Atty. Jeff Burt
Jeff's practice focuses on representing excess and surplus lines insurers in complex coverage disputes. He has extensive experience representing insurers in Declaratory Relief, Contribution and Bad Faith actions.
Bad Faith & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Jeff Burt at a Glance
Jeff Burt is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Woolls Peer Dollinger Scher. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1989). Educated at Santa Clara Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political, 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeff Burt
- Jeff's practice focuses on representing excess and surplus lines insurers in complex coverage disputes
- He has extensive experience representing insurers in Declaratory Relief, Contribution and Bad Faith actions
- He has also handled numerous environmental, professional liability and construction defect coverage claims
- In addition to his extensive insurance coverage experience, Jeff has experience in prosecuting reinsurance recovery claims, representing reinsureds in both private arbitrations and trial courts
- Jeff was involved in all phases of the landmark California insurance coverage decision Montrose Chemical Corp v
- Admiral Insurance Company (1995) 10 Cal.4th 645, which determined the trigger of coverage for continuous losses under Commercial General Liability policies
- He has been a lecturer at the California Environmental Trial Academy on the topic of trigger of coverage issues
- Jeff holds a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, which was obtained in 1981
- Subsequently, he pursued a J.D. degree at Santa Clara Law School, completing his legal education in 1986
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Jeff Burt's Areas of Legal Practice
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Insurance Law in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Jeff Burt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jeff Burt's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeff Burt brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Jeff Burt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Jeff Burt's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Jeff Burt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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