Randy M. Hess, Esq., is a shareholder of the law firm of Adleson, Hess & Kelly, a professional corporation, where his practice focuses on representation of policyholders in insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. Mr. Hess represents policyholders from individuals to Fortune 100 companies, governmental entities, and non-profits in insurance coverage matters. Mr. Hess has successfully represented insureds before the California Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, Superior Courts, Federal District Courts, and the Ninth Circuit. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Santa Clara School of Law in 1979. Mr. Hess has written articles on insurance coverage for numerous publications including California Lawyer Magazine and the California Association of Consumer Attorneys Forum. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in California and before the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Hess is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association Insurance Committee and previously served as chairperson for many years. He is contributing author to "California Automobile Insurance Law Guide" (CEB, 2005, 2006 & 2007) and "How Insurance Companies Settle Cases" (James & Co., 1998), and has lectured for the California Continuing Education of the Bar on coverage issues. He has lectured on new developments in insurance issues, and has provided continuing education to defense counsel, employment and technology law firms, lenders, mortgage brokers, technology companies, corporate counsel, insurance agents and brokers, and attorneys. He has written articles for and has been featured in the Daily Journal and Recorder legal newspapers.
Mr. Hess is also rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. (highest rating for both legal ability and ethics). Mr. Hess has also been selected for numerous years as one of Silicon Valley's Best Lawyers in San Jose Magazine, and as one of Northern California's "Super Lawyers" in insurance by San Francisco Magazine. Ethics and professional responsibility are highly valued by Mr. Hess and the AHK firm. Mr. Hess has been retained as an expert by insurers, law firms, and policyholders on coverage issues and professional liability matters.
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