This publication provides practical|step-by-step guidance on all phases of insurance litigation in Washington superior courts|including post-trial motions|up to the point of appeal. Key features and benefits: • Practice guidance and tips from Washington practitioners – user benefits from "real world" practical experience|tailored specifically to insurance litigation in Washington state courts. • Washington statutes|rules|cases|and as appropriate|local procedures and forms. • Master checklists providing list of all the tasks covered in a chapter along with references to what section of the chapter discusses each task; assists practitioners looking for specific information in finding it quickly|also provides all the tasks in a concise|consolidated form. • Provides guidance on current practical issues in trial procedure|including such topics as: - the formation|renewal and cancellation of insurance policies - liability insurers' duty to defend; - excess and umbrella policies; - regulation of insurers; and - Washington Insurance Guaranty Association LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Insurance Litigation was created under the guidance of Franklin D. Cordell of Gordon Tilden Thomas& Cordell LLP|whose current practice emphasizes policyholder-side insurance coverage advice and litigation. Washington practitioners wrote and reviewed individual chapters|and provided many practice tips and guidance.