2025 Insurance Year in Review: Major California Insurance Coverage Decisions and What’s Ahead in 2026

Michael R. Sohigian is an attorney in sole practice in Los Angeles, specializing in the litigation of business disputes, with particular emphasis in the areas of insurance coverage, employment, and real estate. He is a Past President of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and served on the Executive Committees of the State Bar’s Solo and Small Firm and Litigation Sections. He and Mr. Raucher are the authors of the Insurance Law chapter of the State Bar Litigation Section’s annual California Litigation Review. 

Stephen Raucher’s practice emphasizes general business litigation, including real estate and contract disputes. He also has an impressive track record in helping clients resolve insurance coverage issues. Mr. Raucher has tried and arbitrated numerous cases to decision, and has extensive experience at the appellate level as well. 

Mr. Raucher has devoted substantial amounts of his time to improving the legal profession and the administration of justice. In 2010-2011, he served as President of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Before that, he had served as chair of the BHBA’s Litigation Section, and as a young lawyer, was President of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers. While in the Barristers, he led a nationally recognized program which provides senior citizens with legal assistance. He currently serves as chair of the BHBA’s Amicus Committee, advocating in the appellate courts on matters of public interest. Mr. Raucher is also a past member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Board of Trustees.