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VICTORIA L. GUNTHER

VICTORIA L. GUNTHER is a Senior Counsel of the Firm in its Sherman Oaks, California, office.

Practice Areas
  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Premises Liability
Education 

J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

Bar Admissions 

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SCOTT R. BELL

SCOTT R. BELL is an Associate of the Firm in its Sherman Oaks, California, office.

Practice Areas
  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Premises Liability
Bar Admissions 

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Coverage/Bad Faith Litigation Associates

Tharpe & Howell is expanding its team of attorneys in our Sherman Oaks office! The firm is seeking attorneys with 3-10 years of coverage experience to sit within Tharpe & Howell’s Civil Litigation group, assisting our high-profile clients throughout California.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzing coverage issues, researching coverage questions and writing coverage opinions for commercial, personal and specialty lines insurers.
  • Writing reservations of rights and coverage disclaimer letters.
  • Prosecuting and defending insurance declaratory relief actions.
  • Defending insurance bad faith actions.
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Employment Litigation Associates

Tharpe & Howell is expanding its team of attorneys in our Sherman Oaks office! The firm is seeking attorneys with 1-10 years of employment experience to sit within Tharpe & Howell’s Employment Litigation group, assisting our high-profile clients throughout California.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent management in matters related to employment litigation, including claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations.
  • Advise clients on employment contracts and other legal matters.
  • Represent clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations.
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Civil Litigation Associates

Tharpe & Howell is seeking attorneys with 1-10 years of litigation experience for its growing Sherman Oaks office. These attorneys will sit within Tharpe & Howell’s Civil Litigation group, assisting with litigation matters throughout California.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting discovery, including issuing subpoenas, conducting interviews, and reviewing documents.
  • Negotiating with opposing counsel to reach settlement agreements.
  • Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, such as motions and discovery requests.
  • Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony.
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