Protecting Individuals, Businesses, and Families in the Bay Area
People purchase life, auto, homeowners, or health insurance, or business liability policies to cover themselves in case of heavy losses. Policy holders should be able to expect that their insurance companies act in good faith and pay their claims promptly.
If your insurance company's response to a valid claim is wrongful denial of the claim or holding insurance benefits for an extended period of time, they are acting in bad faith. Suing an insurance company to force them to pay a claim may seem like an uphill battle, but having a skilled Bay Area bad faith insurance law attorney by your side can make a big difference in protecting your policy holder rights.
Vigorous Representation in Pursuit of Fairness
If you are involved in an insurance dispute, contact the law firm of Ira Leshin, Attorney at Law in San Francisco, California, for a free initial consultation. An experienced trial lawyer, he vigorously stands up to insurance companies to get justice for our clients, whether it is necessary merely to negotiate a settlement or to sue for breach of contract or breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing--and seek punitive damages.
Standing Up to Insurance Companies that Have Wrongfully Withheld Benefits
Insurance companies are required to honor legitimate claims and to follow certain procedures. Even if a premium was paid late, if it was accepted, the policy is a contract and must be honored.
Ira Leshin, Attorney at Law, handled a case where a property insurance claim was denied to a store owner after a fire destroyed the shop. The firm also represented homeowners whose claims for damage after floods, fires, and earthquakes were denied.
Mr. Leshin has helped recover life insurance benefits under a "key employee" policy after the employer who bought the policy was wrongfully denied. He has gone up against major insurance carriers such as Allstate, Farmer's Insurance, and State Farm.
Ira Leshin, Attorney at Law, is dedicated to offering excellent personal service. Whether in the firm's San Francisco office or at your home, Mr. Leshin will sit down with you to help you understand what you are facing and assess your claim. Once he takes your case, he will keep you informed at every step of the way. What he asks in return that you keep him informed as well.
Contact Ira Leshin, Attorney at Law for a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and payment plans can be arranged.