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Contact
Email
tristan.swanson@millernash.com
Phone
(206) 350-6911
Address
Seattle, WA, 98104, US
Professional
About Insurance Law
Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.
Credentials
Education
2009 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 The Evergreen State College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2007 1L Appellate Advocacy Competition, University of Washington School of Law
Publications
2015 Daily Journal of Commerce Contractors Face New Risks with Early Design 2013 Big I (Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington quarterly magazine) Be careful of giving "inducements" for referrals 2012 Constructionadvisor.net Washington Court of Appeals Limits the Liability of Owners and Developers for Safety Violations
Associations
2014 - Present Risk Insurance Management Society Education Committee 2013 - 2015 AGC Future Leaders Forum Board Member 2011 - 2014 Downtown Seattle YMCA Board Member 2008 - 2009 Moot Court Honor Board President
Speaking
2015 Comprehensive Insurance Law Additional and Excess Insurance 2013 Associated General Contractors of Washington Insurance for Defective Construction 2012 What to Do when Construction Projects Go Bad Construction Insurance 101 2012 Bad Faith Claims The Conundrum of File Splitting
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