Gabe Baker

• Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
• Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Litigation

• Washington
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

• Northwest Insurance Coverage Association
• Professional Liability Underwriting Society
• Washington State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute

• Named as a “Washington Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers® magazine, Insurance Coverage (2013-2022) (“Top 100 Washington Super Lawyers,” 2015)
• Named as a “Washington Rising Star,” Super Lawyers® magazine, Insurance Coverage (2011-2012)

• “When, if Ever, Are Communications Between Insurers and Their Coverage Counsel Privileged in the Aftermath of Cedell?” Washington State Insurance Coverage Webinar 
• “The U.S. Claim File: Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Common Pitfalls,” London Insurance Market 
• “A Series of Unfortunate Events: Recent Developments in Washington Bad Faith Update,” London Insurance Market
• “Overview of U.S. Legal System: A Descent into Madness?,” London Insurance Market 
• “Practical Considerations in eDiscovery Under the New Federal Rules,” London Insurance Market 
• “U.S. Regulation of Very Bad Things: Security Fraud, RICO, ERISA, Etc.,” London Insurance Market 

“Ten Months Later: Contractual Limitations Periods in the Post-Heimeshoff Era,” The Voice (DRI), Co-author 

“Wash. Ruling Pushes Insurance Plaintiffs to Play Up Distress,” Law360, Quoted 

“Decisions Expanding the Rights of Policyholders and Limiting the Rights of Insurers: New Challenges for Insurance Law Counsel,” Insurance Law 2014: Top Lawyers on Trends and Key Strategies for the Upcoming Year, Aspatore Books, Co-author 

“Ore. Ups the Ante for Insurers Facing Enviro Claims,” Law360, Quoted 

“How Long Should it Take for My Insurer to Respond to my Claim?” Puget Sound Business Journal ADR and Litigation Q&A Column Titled “Ask the Legal Professionals” 

“Applying the Insurance Fair Conduct Act,” Insurance Law 2008: Top Lawyers on Trends and Key Strategies for the Upcoming Year 

“The Role of an Insurance Lawyer,” Insurance Settlements and Negotiations, Aspatore Books