Nate’s practice focuses on insurance bad faith and coverage litigation, commercial litigation, general liability litigation, and professional liability litigation. He represents insurance companies, insurance adjusters, global corporations, contractors, business owners, insurance agents, and professionals. He handles all aspects of insurance-related litigation, including advising and defending insurers in bad faith litigation, drafting coverage opinions, advising and defending insurers in UM/UIM litigation, litigating declaratory judgment actions, defending liability claims, and advising/defending insurers when policy holders enter million dollar Damron, Morris, or Helme Agreements.
Nate works with clients that insist on doing things “the right way.” He believes that early case analysis, accurate estimation of litigation costs, frequent client communication, and honest recommendations are critical to effective legal representation and client satisfaction. A client must be provided information early and updated often to determine whether to litigate a matter through mediation, arbitration, dispositive motions or trial—or whether to make a merit-based or business decision to settle a case early for a fraction of litigation costs.
Nate also keeps his clients abreast of the latest developments in Arizona insurance bad faith, coverage and UM/UIM law by providing timely articles and blog posts regarding recent cases.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Named Top Author, JD Supra 2018, 2020, and 2021 Readers Choice Awards.
- Southwest Super Lawyer, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Martindale-Hubbell,Rated "AV Preeminent", 2012-Present
- Best Lawyers in America - Litigation, Insurance, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell: 2013- Present
- Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Litigation, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell: 2014 - Present
- Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Attorneys in Arizona, American Society of Legal Advocates: 2014, 2015
- Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers: 2014
- Rising Star Super Lawyer: 2012, 2013
Professional Affiliations
- Vice President CLM - Claims Litigation Management Alliance Arizona Chapter, 2020
- Board Member, CLM Local Chapter: 2019
- Speaker, CLE Seminar "Why Gamble on Bad Faith": 2018
- Member, CLM: 2015 - Present
- Member CLM Extra-Contractual Committee: 2016 - Present
- Speaker, CLE Seminar " Insurance Coverage Research & Negotiations with Claims Representaties" 2018
- Member, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel: 2004 - Present
- Member, Maricopa County Bar Association: 2012 - Present
- Speaker, CLE Seminar "Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Arizona": 2013
- Arbitrator, State Bar of Arizona: Fee Arbitration Program: 2007 - Present
- Board of Directors, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel: 2007 - 2010
- Speaker, CLE Seminar "Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Arizona": 2008, 2009
- Speaker, CLE Seminar "Gather Information Critical to Your Bad Faith Case": 2008
- President, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers Division: 2005, 2006
- Speaker, CLE Seminar "Bad Faith What It Is and Isn't": 2005
- Vice President, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers Division: 2004
Community Involvement
- Assisted in raising over $30,000 for the Devereux Foundation, a national not-for-profit entity that provides shelter and services to children with special needs, through the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (AADC)