Stephen P. Soskin

Stephen P. Soskin, a partner in the Firm, is a commercial litigator, professional liability defense lawyer, employment litigation defense lawyer, and insurance coverage attorney. He has extensive experience in litigating insurance coverage disputes in the environmental, asbestos, employment, construction defect, automobile, and professional liability areas. He also advises insurance companies in “run-off” on claim handling and settlement strategies.

Born in Cook County, Illinois, Mr. Soskin received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, with high honors, from the University of Illinois in 1978, and his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University of Illinois School of Law in 1981, where he served as an Editor of the Law Review. Mr. Soskin was also a Harno Fellow and was awarded the Rickert Scholarship for Excellence in Academic Achievement. He is a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for all California Districts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, and the U.S. Claims Court.