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
Expérience
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.
