Dorn Graham Bishop

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Dorn Graham Bishop

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Insurance Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Insurance, White Collar Crime, Intellectual Property, Litigation

4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA

About Dorn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Insurance 25%

I represent policyholders in all forms of coverage and bad faith disputes with insurance carriers, with primary emphasis on complex third-party liability coverage issues. I have served as Chair of the Insurance/Bad Faith Section of the San Diego County Bar Association, and was head of insurance section in the San Diego office of Latham & Watkins. I have also spoken at several insurance coverage seminars, and have written articles on insurance coverage topics.

35 years | 50 cases

25%
Intellectual Property 25%

I have represented numerous clients in complex contractual disputes and other cases involving alleged misappropriation of trade secrets, unalleged unfair business practices, and similar intellectual property issues.

26 years | 10 cases

25%
Litigation 25%

My firm represents clients in all forms of contractual disputes and commercial litigation, as well as employment, land use, environmental, criminal defense, personal injury, appellate, and family law matters.

23 years | 50 cases

25%
White Collar Crime 25%

I am a former Assistant United States Attorney who now specializes in white collar criminal defense.

26 years | 20 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 345-495 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Dorn G. Bishop, APC

4660 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92122

dornbishoplaw.com

Dorn Graham Bishop's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009

Dorn. G. Bishop

Dorn is highly recommended. Dorn is very knowledgeable, responsive, and understands my needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009

Great attorney!

Dorn came highly recommended and did not disappoint. His advice was instrumental in my achieving the best possible result.

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009

Steven Ruhl

My experience with Mr. Bishop was excellent and brought my matter to a successful and timely end. His background is extremely diverse and has an ability to strategize effectively. I would recommend him to clients who are in need of a smart and strong advocate with high integrity.

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Dorn Graham Bishop's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Andrist

Insurance lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my privilege to endorse attorney Dorn Bishop, whom I have known for several years as a dedicated practitioner in the field of insurance law. Dorn is one of my top "go-to" attorneys when complex insurance issues call for expert consultation. I am proud to be associated with this exceptional legal professional."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Prevost

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Dorn Bishop when he was a federal prosecutor. He was a formidible opponent, but always 100 percent fair and honest. He has since morphed these strong qualities into a highly successful criminal and civil practice. Dorn had handled some of San Diego's highest profile cases, and he's come out on top. I strongly recoment Dorn Bishop."

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Kenneth Fitzgerald

Litigation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dorn Bishop is a superb lawyer and advocate. He has a broad range of experience in complex commercial litigation, criminal law and trial practice. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer, to whom I often refer clients."

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Stacie Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dorn is highly intelligent and cares about his clients."

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Joel Mack

Insurance lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Dorn on numerous cases over many years and think he is extremely capable, bright and hard-working. I recommend him frequently on civil and criminal matters."

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William Markham

White collar crime lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Bishop ranks among the most knowledgeable, skillful attorneys in the San Diego metropolitan area. He is practical, well versed in business and white collar criminal law, and a skillful courtroom advocate."

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Mary Prevost

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kenneth Fitzgerald

Litigation lawyer

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Stacie Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Mack

Energy and utilities lawyer

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William Markham

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Super Lawyer (Insurance Coverage), Super Lawyers

2012

Top Insurance Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript

2012

Top Insurance Attorney, San Diego Metro Magazine

2011

Top Attorney (Insurance Coverage), San Diego Daily Transcript

2011

Top Insurance Attorney, San Diego Metro Magazine

2009

AV Rated for Highest Standard of Professionalism and Competence, Martindale Hubbell

2008

Semi-Finalist for San Diego Top Attorneys, Criminal Defense, San Diego Daily Transcript

Work Experience

2004 - Present

President, The Law Offices of Dorn G. Bishop, APC

2001 - 2003

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division, United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of California

1990 - 2001

Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

1989 - 1990

Judicial Clerk, United States District Court to the Hon. Jay C. Waldman

Associations

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Member

1998 - 2000

San Diego County Bar Association, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Montrose Chemical Corporation v. Admiral Insurance Company

Landmark Victory for California Policyholders

Montrose Chemical Corporation v. Admiral Insurance Company

Landmark Victory for California Policyholders

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Education

N/A

Univ of Chicago Law School

law

N/A

Dartmouth Coll

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

1998

Lorman Insurance Coverage Seminars

Independent Counsel Issues, Equitable Subrogation and Indemnity

Publications

1997

San Diego Union-Tribune Paying the President's Legal Bills

1997

San Diego Business Journal Beware of Insurance Carriers Bearing Generous Gifts

1997

San Diego Union-Tribune Coastal Commission Once Again Flunks Test on Individual Rights

1995

Environmental Claims Journal A First-Hand Look at Third-Party Trigger and Known Loss Issues in Montrose v. Admiral

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