Aaron Agness
Partner
El Segundo, California 90245
About Aaron Agness
Aaron Agness specializes in insurance coverage disputes arising out of first party claims, third party comprehensive general liability claims, claims made coverages, umbrella and excess claims, and construction defect litigation. He represents insurers in coverage disputes and bad faith actions throughout California, with a substantial amount of his practice in Federal and Appellate Courts. He also provides coverage opinions on a broad range of complex insurance issues and has handled trademark and copyright matters for the firm’s intellectual property/entertainment practice.
Aaron Agness joined Weston & McElvain LLP in 2003 and became a partner in 2010. Mr. Agness has first-chaired and second-chaired both bench and jury trials, all of which resulted in favorable verdicts. He has handled numerous appellate matters, including arguing before the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal. He is adept at managing cases from inception through conclusion, and works closely with his clients in an effort to meet their goals through trial or settlement.
Education
- J.D., Loyola Law School, cum laude, Order of the Coif, Articles Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review
2002 - B.A., Psychology, University of California
San Diego 1998
Admissions
- California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Memberships/Miscellaneous
- Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2011-2016
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
Languages Spoken
- English
Practice Areas
- Insurance Litigation
- Insurance Counseling
The firm’s expertise extends to a variety of insurance contracts, including first party property, commercial general liability, excess liability, professional liability, directors and officers’ liability, commercial inland marine, boiler and machinery, and environmental impairment liability policies.
The firm provides a vast array of insurance counseling to its clients. Our team is prepared to assist in a wide range of insurance counseling services
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Contact Aaron Agness
(213) 596-8000
1960 E. Grand, Suite 400
El Segundo, California 90245
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