Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.

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Assisted Seattle based family owned regional wholesale distribution company in transitioning business ownership to third generation. The company has been continuously operating under family ownership for over 100 years.

Defended an insurance company of in a insurance contribution matter. Our client was one of many insurance companies which insured a condominium developer. Our client paid more than its appropriate share of settlements of claims against the insured developer, but another insurer claimed that our client had not paid enough to exhaust its coverage. The court held that our client had exhausted its aggregate limits and paid more than its share. The ultimate result was a net recovery of $1 million for our client.

Insurers often face claims that are questionable, overstated or outright fraudulent. Our Insurance Coverage Practice Group lawyers are experienced in both assisting insurers in avoiding paying fraudulent claims and reporting fraud when later detected. Working with special investigations units, we provide fact-gathering assistance and guidance, and analytical help to prevent fraud. After detection, we work with government agencies to facilitate prosecution.

The law firm of Betts Patterson Mines traces its origins to a firm that was founded in 1899. Our history overlaps the rich history of industry in the city of Seattle. From logging, railroads and aerospace to biotech, nonprofit foundations and the digital universe, the Northwest has provided the clients and cases that built our practice and business acumen.

Betts Patterson Mines’ Indian Law Practice Group comprises a team of attorneys dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of tribal governments, Alaska native villages and related business entities. Our team members have extensive experience working with tribes and native villages on a wide range of economic development, natural and cultural resource protection, art and intellectual property matters.

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