Arthur Garrett joined Keller and Heckman in 1990 and was named the firm's Loss Prevention Partner in 2005 and General Counsel in 2006. In addition to his duties as General Counsel, Mr. Garrett practices commercial litigation with a focus on toxic torts, product liability and Superfund.
He also practices insurance coverage and insurance recovery by advising clients with regard to risk transfer through all liability insurance vehicles (e.g., D&O, CGL, E&O, Umbrella, etc.). In such matters, Mr. Garrett provides advice on the rights and obligations of a policyholder in the event of a loss and represents business and trade association policyholders in disputes with their insurance carriers.
Commercial Litigation Experience:
· Trial counsel for major food manufacturer in Superfund litigation in various federal and state courts in the United States;
· Trial Counsel for numerous Fortune 500 exporters to obtain high seven-figure refund of Harbor Maintenance Taxes;
· Trial counsel for trade association in nation-wide toxic tort suits;
· Trial counsel for Japanese manufacturer of silicon chip fabrication machines in intellectual property/commercial dispute in California;
· Trial counsel for major food manufacturer in transportation (Carmack Amendment) case in Baltimore, Maryland;
· Trial counsel for drug manufacturer in patent infringement litigation in Puerto Rico;
· Trial counsel for scientific products manufacturer in trade secrets case in Charlotte, North Carolina;
· Trial counsel and appellate counsel for trade association in constitutional "takings" case in Washington, DC;
· Trial counsel for trade association in transportation "undercharge" cases in Jacksonville, Florida;
· Counsel to trade association in Cable Act litigation in Washington, DC;
· Counsel to pet food manufacturer in false advertising case in San Francisco, California;
· Counsel to numerous companies and trade associations involved in disputes at FCC, OSHA, STB, former ICC, and GAO.
Insurance Experience:
· Trial counsel for petroleum company to recover seven-figure indemnity for clean-up costs associated with underground storage tank leak;
· Representation of trade associations to recover defense and indemnity under multiple CGL "occurrence" policies for long-tail toxic tort;
· Representation of food manufacturer to recover defense and indemnity under multiple CGL "occurrence" policies for long-tail Superfund claims;
· Representation of drug manufacturer to obtain indemnity for medical product recall;
· Counsel to trade association to recover defense and indemnity for event cancellation related to 9/11;
· Representation of trade association to recover indemnity for corporate embezzlement;
· Representation of trade association to obtain coverage for association standard-setting and certification activities;
· Representation of trade association to recover defense and indemnity for employment practices claims;
· Representation of chemical company concerning insurer's "duty to defend" in connection with the settlement of eight-figure wrongful death/fire loss claim;
· Negotiation of multiple insurer defense and indemnity cost-sharing arrangements.
News, Events & Articles
News
Dec 08, 2011, The California Appellate Court Affirms Tokyo Electron Limited Victory
Jan 28, 2011, Daily Journal Names Tokyo Electron Ltd. Victory Top Defense Verdict of 2010
Mar 02, 2010, Keller and Heckman Secures Complete Victory for Tokyo Electron Limited after Eight-Year Legal Battle
Mar 02, 2010, Keller and Heckman LLP Secures Complete Victory for Tokyo Electron Limited after Eight-Year Legal Battle
Events
Apr 14, 2008, Understanding Insurance Law 2008
Sep 18, 2007, Advanced Chemical Control Law Seminar: Hot Topics Here and Abroad
Aug 11, 2007, Examining the Tripartite Relationship Connecting The Policyholder, Carrier, and Defense Counsel
Mar 08, 2007, Non-Profits and Electronic Communications
Feb 15, 2007, 15th Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Midyear Program: Shifting Sands of Insurance Coverage - Seeking Relief from the Changing Winds of Judicial Review
Articles
Sep 02, 2011, CYBER ATTACKS: Are you covered?
Aug 26, 2011, New York Court Dismisses Advertisers from "Flash Cookie" Lawsuit; Narrows State Claims Against Ad Technology Provider
Dec 15, 2009, Environmental Business Alert: Insurance Update
Jul 11, 2007, Revised IRS Tax Form Targets Non-Profit Governance
Apr 12, 2007, Association News Alert
Nov 03, 2005, Food Recall Insurance: Why Your Company Should Take a Look
Sep 26, 2005, Potentially Significant Tax Refunds on Federal Excise Taxes Paid on Charges for Widely Used Telecommunications Services
Aug 22, 2005, Does Your Trade Association Have Sufficient Insurance Coverage for Standard-Setting Liability
Oct 25, 2004, Be Careful! Your Trade Association Might Be Setting Standards
Jun 01, 2003, Environmental Reporting and Recordkeeping: Sound Strategies and Legal Insights
Apr 03, 2003, Litigation Alert April 4, 2003 Know Your Position on Hotel and Conference Attrition
Mar 20, 2003, Litigation Alert March 20, 2003 CCA-Treated Wood - Potential Litigation
Jan 25, 2002, Drafting and Litigating Non-Compete Agreements
Jan 25, 2002, Protecting Trade Secrets
Jan 30, 2001, REMINDER: Keep Your Insurance SWITCH On