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Specialties: Litigation - Insurance, Business |
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Eric LawtonEsq. - Eric Lawton, a Professional Corporation
Over 35 years experience representing businesses and individuals in disputes with or involving insurers, including property, business interruption, directors & officers and commercial general liability coverage, benefits and duties and bad faith; represents employers in disputes with workers compensation insurers including premiums, classification, claims handling and reserving practices. Rated AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
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(310)319-5409
(310)394-8359 Fax
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233 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1207 -
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| Profession |
Attorney |
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| Specialty |
Litigation - Insurance, Business |
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| Group |
SM2 |
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| Business Name |
Eric Lawton, a Professional Corporation |
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Esq. |
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| Address |
233 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1207
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| Work Phone |
(310)319-5409 |
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(310)394-8359 |
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| Web Site |
www.ericlawtonlaw.com |
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| Member Since |
1/2000
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Eric Lawton represents businesses and individuals in the resolution of complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance disputes on behalf of policyholders. A seasoned advocate,he has obtained litigation victories and successful settlements in a broad range of disputes, including insurance coverage issues of bad faith, unfair business practices, duties to defend, indemnify and/or pay benefits, in matters involving a wide variety of coverage types, claims, and industries. These include policy types such as commercial general liability (CGL), crime and fidelity, directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), insurance broker liability, property and business interruption losses and workers compensation insurance. He provides advice and strategies that identify coverage opportunities, protect against unnecessary losses, and secure revenue from insurance policies through litigation and alternative means. He also specializes in the representation of employers in disputes with workers compensation insurers including premiums, rates, classifications, claims handling and reserving practices which can significantly impact the cost of insurance. He also represents clients in business litigation including business torts and contract disputes.
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Mr. Lawton’s focus is in providing the best result in the most cost-efficient manner to achieve his clients’ goals, often resolving disputes with insurers through negotiation, administrative actions, mediation and arbitration, as well as litigating matters in State and Federal Courts. He is experienced in bringing matters before the California Department of Insurance, often resulting in a quicker and less expensive resolution on behalf of the client.
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Our policyholder clients include major national and international companies, small and medium-sized businesses as well as individuals.
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Information Not Available
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| Charities |
Board member - American Photographic Artists; Streetwise Media
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| Graduate Degrees |
JD,Loyola Law School;
Certif.in Mediation, Pepperdine Law Sch.
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| College Degrees |
UCLA - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
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UCLA Law School (guest lecturer)
UCLA Conference Center
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UCLA Bruin Professionals; Mediator, LA Superior Court
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| License Number |
053958
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