Peter J. Senuty

Peter J. Senuty: Attorney with Knapp, Petersen & Clarke A Professional Corporation
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Senuty attended Stanford University, where he was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in history, with distinction. He received his juris doctor from Stanford Law School. Mr. Senuty was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1975 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Since joining the firm and becoming a Director, Mr. Senuty formed and developed the firm’s Insurance Coverage Group and is the senior member of that group. He has broad experience in insurance coverage analysis, declaratory relief and bad faith litigation, and appellate practice in state and federal courts. Mr. Senuty is a specialist in the drafting, interpretation and providing claims handling advice for claims under insurance policies of all kinds, including automobile, homeowners, watercraft, commercial general liability, commercial auto, fidelity bonds, crop insurance, aviation insurance, professional liability, directors & officers and security brokers errors & omissions coverages, and primary and excess policies. He has authored hundreds of coverage opinions and has evaluated the sufficiency of coverages procured for businesses and individuals to cover the risks to which they are exposed.

Mr. Senuty has frequently conducted seminars for attorneys and insurance company claims personnel on insurance coverage issues, settlement strategies, and claims practices, as well as on legal and insurance ethics. Mr. Senuty has served as an expert consultant and witness on insurance coverage, claims practices and legal malpractice issues.

Mr. Senuty is a member the American Bar Association (section on torts and insurance practice), the Defense Research Institute, and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and the Council on Litigation Management. He is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. Mr. Senuty was selected for the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list for the insurance coverage practice area.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Insurance Law
  • Claims Practices and Bad Faith Law
  • Litigation and Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Stanford University, A.B., with distinction, 1972
Law School Attended:
Stanford University, J.D., with distinction, 1975
Year of First Admission:
1975
Admission:
1975, California; 1976, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; 1981, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Memberships:
American Bar Association (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section); Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute.
Birth Information:
Washington, 1950
ISLN:
903850467

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/30/09 in Insurance Coverage

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 10/30/09 in Insurance Coverage

    Peter Senuty is an excellent lawyer who demonstrates the highest ethical standards at all times. He is one of the best insurance coverage lawyers in the nation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/22/09 in Insurance Coverage

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 10/22/09 in Insurance Coverage

    Mr. Senuty is an acknowledged expert in the area of insurance coverage. I have had the opportunity to utilize his coverage expertise on a number of occasions. I have also worked at the same firm with Mr. Senuty in the past. I recommend him without... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/22/09 in Insurance Coverage

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/22/09 in Insurance Coverage

    Mr. Senuty is an excellent coverage lawyer. His thoughts and analysis in this area are spectacular.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/06/09 in Insurance

    i have known peter senuty professionally for over 20 years. he often does coverage analysis for state farm on more complicated matters wherein our firm handles the third party defense. in short, he's excellent!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/28/09 in Insurance

    an av rating is long overdue for this lawyer.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 10/30/09 in Insurance Coverage

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Contact Information:

747-231-4511  Phone

818-547-5329  Fax

www.kpclegal.com

www.kpclegal.com/senuty-peter

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