Steven Soltman and Kevin Wattles have extensive experience in the area of insurance subrogation and indemnity, both in defending insureds in those matters and pursuing such actions against third parties. Between them, they have handled over 350 subrogation and indemnity matters on behalf of insurance carriers and their insureds. 
Soltman & Wattles LLP was formed in order to provide the insurance and the business communities with a full spectrum of legal services. This includes providing a defense of lawsuits to insureds and employers, providing coverage analysis, defending insurance bad-faith actions, prosecuting and defending subrogation and indemnity actions, and general risk management. More information is available below:
Service StandardsThe law firm of Soltman & Wattles LLP is committed to the highest standard of client care. We acknowledge receipt of a new matter and make contact with both the insured and any opposing attorneys immediately. The firm services all courts within the State of California. After reviewing the facts of a new claim, we undertake a risk analysis comparing the expense of an endeavor with the desired outcome. Litigation is viewed by the firm in the same manner. Prior to performing legal services, a cost/benefit analysis is undertaken to determine not only if a task can be done, but whether it should be done. If a matter cannot be resolved quickly, we provide an initial status report, proposed budget and case analysis to the client no later than thirty days after receipt of the matter. Thereafter, we provide monthly status reports every thirty days, or sooner, if necessary. The firm emphasizes a common sense approach to litigation, which results in a minimizing of costs and a decrease in length of litigation for the insurance carrier.
Our CommitmentOur lawyers are well aware that the road to future business is paved with successful and cost-effective results from past and ongoing cases. We understand that the more expeditiously and effectively we are able to resolve cases, the more satisfied will be our clients. Soltman & Wattles LLP stands ready to assist you with your legal needs.
Present clients include:
- Various Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London including, but not limited to,
Atrium Underwriting, Catlin, Hiscox, Kiln, Argo, Shelbourne, Novae Underwriting and MAP Underwriting
- Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
- Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) PLC
- Non-Profit Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC)
- Sequoia Insurance Company
- Ironshore Indemnity Inc.
- AmTrust Insurance Company
- Burns & Wilcox Insurance Services
- Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation
- Canopius US Insurance
- Max Specialty Insurance Company
- Hudson Insurance Company
- Travelers Insurance Company
- Illinois Union Insurance Company
- Unitrin Insurance Company
- James River Insurance Company
- USF Insurance Company
- National Casualty Insurance Company (a Scottsdale Insurance Company subsidiary)
- Navigators Insurance Company
Soltman & Wattles LLP is a law firm comprised of nine experienced and successful lawyers. The individual attorneys and support staff form a team of highly qualified legal professionals designed to serve the specialized needs of our clients.
The strength of the firm’s practice is in the representation of insurers as assigned defense, coverage and subrogation/indemnity counsel, and in defense of employers in all aspects of employment litigation and counselling. All of the attorneys in the firm have extensive experience in handling cases throughout California in both state and federal courts.
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