On January 12, 2017, Genevieve Walser-Jolly spoke on landmark state and federal court rulings upholding contractual arbitration provisions. She also discussed the proposed arbitration rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read More
We regretfully announce the passing of Severson & Werson founder James B. Werson. On December 29, 2016 James Werson celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his family and friends. He passed on thirteen short days later on January 11, 2017. We and everyone who knew Jim are celebrating and honoring Jim's life. People describe Mr. Werson as one of the… Read More
On December 5, 2016, Genevieve Walser-Jolly presented on the recent D.C. Circuit Court of Appeal ruling in PHH Corp. v. Consumer Fin. Prot. Bureau, 839 F.3d 1, 2016 at the California Mortgage Bankers Association: Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference in Orange County, California. Read More
Severson & Werson attorney Andrew W. Noble will serve as the next Chair of the California Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Services Committee (CFSC). The one-year term will commence at the bar association’s annual meeting beginning September 29, 2016. Part of the bar association’s Business Law Section, the CFSC is a diverse group of attorneys at banks and other financial services… Read More
In July 2016, Severson’s Construction Group Leader David Ericksen and Insurance Group Leader Mike Murphy teamed to make three presentations to the London Insurance Market focused on alternative business structures and project delivery methods for the construction industry and corresponding contract trending. For information on any of these sessions or the content, please contact David or Mike. Read More
In July 2016 Severson’s Construction Group Leader David Ericksen presented three webinars from his “In the Zone” series focused on the relationship between clients and prime consultants and the relationship between prime consultants and their design teams. The combined sessions were attended by over 500 firms spanning more than forty states. Read More
David Ericksen, Severson & Werson’s Construction Group Leader, was the leadoff speaker at Willis’ A/E Large Firm Convocation in Chicago on June 10, 2016. Mr. Ericksen addressed Opportunities, Strategies, and Risks in Design Joint Ventures. Read More
David Ericksen, the leader of Severson & Werson’s Construction Group, spoke at the AIA offices in Sacramento, California on “Proposal $trategies for $anity and $ecurity”. Read More
JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, announced the addition of Jeane Struck, Esq. to its panel. Ms. Struck will be based in San Francisco and will hear cases throughout Northern California. She will serve as a mediator in a variety of disputes including Business/Commercial, Construction Defect, Government/Public Agency, Personal Injury/Torts, Professional Malpractice and Real Property.… Read More
Video Link: "Drawing The Line - Fairness and Banking" Read More
Andrew Noble has regularly appeared pro hac vice in Washington state and federal courts since graduating from the University of Washington School of Law in 2006. On November 3, 2015, Mr. Noble was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar Association by Chief Justice Jill Johanson of the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 2, in Tacoma, where… Read More
David Ericksen recently presented a worldwide webinar (and encore) touching four continents on behalf of one of the largest international insurance companies. Mr. Ericksen’s presentation, “Construction Defect Claims: Parties, Policies, & Process” was a comprehensive and strategic overview of the participants, drivers, and corresponding resolution strategies. Read More
Andrew Noble was appointed Vice Chair for Programming of the California Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Services Committee (CFSC) at the Bar Association’s annual meeting on October 9, 2015. Part of the Bar Association’s Business Law Section, the CFSC is a diverse group of accomplished professionals with a wide range of expertise. Members include plaintiff and defense-side litigation attorneys, and in-house… Read More
Michael B. Murphy and the Severson & Werson Insurance Practice Group have been recognized for their hard work and dedication over the past 12 months after voting by corporate sponsors and national legal practitioners. Read More
Severson & Werson has been recognized as one of the best small and midsized firms with 150 or fewer attorneys in the country! Announcing Vault's Top 150 Under 150 by Nicole Weber | March 24, 2015 Vault is excited to release a new list highlighting the best small and midsized firms with 150 or fewer attorneys—Vault’s Top 150 Under 150!… Read More
Mark J. Kenney spoke January 21 at AFSA’s San Francisco Conference, addressing litigation and regulatory compliance risks facing the industry. Mr. Kenney conducted live monitoring and analysis of the oral arguments taking place on the in the Supreme Court in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. The case is a fair lending/disparate impact… Read More
