David Simantob focuses his practice on complex insurance coverage and bad faith matters, appeals and the use of alternative dispute resolution involving errors and omissions, commercial general liability, media, personal lines and first-party property claims. During his more than 20-year career, David has advised insurers with respect to insurance coverage, drafting policy language and claims handling issues in a variety of matters, including intellectual property, entertainment, disparagement, habitability and various consumer class action claims. Through Wilson Elser’s expansive network, David regularly engages in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and appeals of complex insurance matters across the United States and abroad. Over the years, he has handled insurance coverage litigation and appeals in cases of first impression in California, Florida, Oregon and elsewhere.
David regularly acts as national coverage counsel for major insurance companies. Program Management is a dedicated practice area at Wilson Elser, comprising licensed attorneys who evaluate and investigate claims, offer opinions on coverage, issue coverage positions, retain and manage counsel for insureds, budget and manage litigation expenses, and make reserve recommendations. In this context, David’s negotiating skills provide leverage and can enhance cost-effective resolution of claims.
