Natalia Smirnova

Full Profile

Based in Washington, Natalia Smirnova represents insurers and other clients in insurance coverage disputes and civil litigation, with a particular focus on defending bad faith claims in state and federal courts. Natalia has experience consulting on first-party and third-party coverage issues and defending clients in high-stakes lawsuits, including extra-contractual liability, construction defects, product liability, and personal injury matters. She can guide clients through every stage of litigation, from pre-suit coverage analysis and early resolution strategies to trial, leveraging her experience to resolve disputes effectively and efficiently while protecting clients’ interests. 

Admissions

• Washington
• US District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington

Education

• J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2019
• LL.M., University of Washington School of Law, 2016
• Civil Law, Russian State School University, 2009

Memberships

• Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
• Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington
• Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle

Experience

• Obtained dismissal of a client from a lawsuit due to lack of personal jurisdiction.
• Secured summary judgment dismissing a lawsuit based on reformation of an insurance policy claim.
• Successfully obtained partial summary judgment dismissing claims under the Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act. 

Presentations

• Co-presenter, Washington Insurance Law Update