Firm Profile
Cresswell,Echeguren, Rodgers & Noble at the same location near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, since the firm was opened in 1948, specializes in the defense of general litigation matters with an emphasis in the defense of insurance agents and brokers pursuant to their errors and omissions insurance policies. The firm also defends insurance adjusters, real estate agents and brokers, and other professionals, as well as auto dealerships, trucking companies and security guards. In addition, the firm provides coverage opinions and represents insurers in coverage and bad faith litigation Although approximately one-half of the cases handled by the firm are in the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties, the firm has handled cases throughout California. The firm's years of focused practice allow it to resolve cases efficiently, minimizing the costs to its clients. The firm's enhanced efficiency allows it to realistically evaluate litigation costs, assess prospects for early resolution, and perform discovery, pre-trial motion work, mediation, and trial in a focused and productive manner. All attorneys in the firm are sensitive to the need to minimize legal expenses and seek, whenever possible, to save the firm's clients at least a portion of their deductibles under their professional liability policies. The firm's ability to evaluate the cost of litigation and provide an initial analysis of the liability and damage issues helps it identify which cases are especially suitable for early settlement efforts. The firm is aggressive in pursuing settlement at all stages of litigation and has been successful with mediation and other alternative dispute resolution procedures. While the firm seeks to avoid the expense of trial, when trial becomes appropriate, the firm has been highly successful.