Policy Limit Demands – The New Legal Landscape CACI 2334, CCP Section 999 and Beyond

Daniel Eli serves as Of Counsel at PARRIS Law Firm, bringing over 25 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. He has secured more than $300 million in bad faith damages for his clients, achieving over two dozen seven- and eight-figure settlements in state and federal courts. Dan’s deep understanding of insurance law is complemented by his experience in bankruptcy, malpractice, and other legal disciplines, allowing him to approach complex cases with exceptional strategy and insight.

Since joining PARRIS in 2014, Dan has delivered landmark results for his clients, including a default judgment exceeding $50 million that the California Supreme Court upheld in Equihua v. Chausse et al., ensuring lifetime financial stability for a severely injured crash victim. He also helped secure a $41 million verdict for another client who became quadriplegic after a catastrophic collision. His continued success in high-stakes cases underscores his dedication to achieving justice for plaintiffs and policyholders facing powerful insurance companies.

Recognized on the Southern California Super Lawyers list every year since 2011, Dan is also a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars nationwide, where he shares his expertise in insurance and bad faith law. Fluent in Hebrew and conversational in Spanish, he is respected by colleagues and clients alike for his preparation, integrity, and results-driven advocacy.

Peter Klee is a Partner in the Business Trial Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin, where he concentrates on defending insurance companies and their affiliates in complex litigation, including individual and class actions alleging bad faith, fraud, unfair competition, and related torts. Over his 35-year career, Peter has represented many of the nation’s leading insurance carriers and handled more than 2,000 cases across the country. Known for his exceptional courtroom skill, he has tried dozens of jury cases in both state and federal court, earning two Top Defense Verdict of the Year honors from California’s Daily Journal in 2010 and 2016.

A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Peter ranks among the top 1% of trial lawyers in the U.S. and Canada. He is consistently recognized as a Band 1 attorney by Chambers USA, one of California’s Top 100 Attorneys by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, and one of San Diego’s Top 10 Attorneys by Super Lawyers. In addition to his trial work, Peter co-authors The Rutter Group’s Insurance Litigation California Practice Guide, the leading authority on insurance law in the state, and regularly lectures and conducts training seminars for insurers and attorneys nationwide.

Arnie Levinson is a Mediator with Signature Resolution. With nearly four decades as an attorney and almost a decade as a mediator, Arnie Levinson brings unmatched expertise and dedication to every case he handles. Before becoming a mediator, Levinson established himself as one of the nation’s leading coverage and bad faith insurance attorneys. His broad practice includes business and commercial disputes, employment, ERISA, insurance, personal injury, and professional liability matters. Known for his diligent preparation and balanced approach, Levinson consistently achieves well-reasoned resolutions that spare parties the burden of prolonged litigation.

Levinson’s mediation style reflects both his deep legal knowledge and his compassion for the people behind each case. He believes that truly listening to parties early in the process is essential to finding resolution and takes pride in ensuring all sides feel understood and respected. His credibility, calm demeanor, and non-confrontational approach foster trust and cooperation, even in cases others have called insurmountable. A longtime leader in the legal community, Levinson’s distinguished career includes shaping state and national insurance law, serving as President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, and participating in numerous professional organizations dedicated to advancing justice.