About Gauntlett Law
Gauntlett & Associates (Gauntlett Law) is a premier insurance coverage law firm specializing in intellectual property, antitrust, and business tort litigation. Since 1995, we have secured over $200 million in judgments and settlements, representing a diverse range of clients, including 10% of the Fortune 500 and 20% of the Fortune 1000.
With a presence in more than 25 jurisdictions, Gauntlett Law leverages an extensive repository of 2,000+ coverage documents to craft innovative legal strategies. Led by David Gauntlett, a seasoned attorney who has argued before multiple state Supreme Courts, our firm has achieved significant victories, including full recovery of attorney fees and tailored defense policies.
By combining big-firm expertise with a specialized focus on insurance coverage, Gauntlett Law delivers strategic, high-value counsel to help businesses maximize insurance benefits and protect their financial interests.
Learn About Gauntlett Law’s Cases
Gauntlett Law’s case studies showcase our track record in securing insurance coverage for businesses facing complex litigation. Our strategic legal approach has helped clients recover millions in disputes involving intellectual property, unfair competition, antitrust claims, and other high-stakes matters.
These real-world examples highlight how we hold insurers accountable and safeguard businesses from financial risk. Explore our case studies to see how our expertise translates into successful outcomes for policyholders nationwide.
Mission Statement
Gauntlett Law is dedicated to advocating for policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, providing litigation and consulting services in intellectual property, antitrust, employment, and business law. We help businesses maximize insurance benefits and protect their financial interests through strategic legal counsel. We strive to set new legal precedents that strengthen policyholder rights and hold insurers accountable. Our client-first approach ensures tailored strategies and effective resolutions in the most advantageous forums and jurisdictions.
With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, we tackle complex legal challenges, delivering creative solutions that advance our clients’ best interests. We foster a collaborative, high-energy workplace, providing professional growth and long-term stability for our team. Beyond our legal practice, we are committed to positively impacting our community and the legal profession, upholding justice and corporate responsibility.
Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Publications
In addition to leading Gauntlett Law, David Gauntlett is a recognized author, speaker, and scholar in insurance coverage for intellectual property disputes. His extensive contributions to the legal community include numerous insightful articles featured in prestigious publications from the American Bar Association, PLI, Matthew Bender, and Mealey's.
Beyond these scholarly works, David Gauntlett has also authored two widely acclaimed books, providing in-depth analysis and strategic guidance on navigating complex insurance coverage issues in intellectual property and business litigation.
Attorney Handbook for Insurance Coverage in Intellectual Property Disputes, Second Edition
This essential guide helps IP attorneys navigate insurance coverage, secure funding for defense, and maximize settlements or indemnification. It covers key policy language, court interpretations, and litigation strategies to ensure attorneys are "insurance savvy", along with other key topics:
Identifying coverage under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f)
Securing insurer-funded counsel at reasonable rates
Using insurance for settlement negotiations
Understanding policyholder rights in legal representation
Choosing policies with broad IP coverage
A comprehensive checklist highlights IP claims likely to trigger coverage, key parties involved, and alternative insurance options. Case citations, real-world scenarios, and policy coverage checklists make this a must-have for IP litigators.
Insurance Coverage of Intellectual Property Assets, Second Edition
This comprehensive guide explores key insurance issues in IP disputes, from policy coverage and claim filings to denials and legal remedies. It analyzes federal and state case law, commercial insurance provisions, and policy exclusions, including:
Advertising injury and personal injury coverage
Policy exclusions for IP claims
Public policy limitations on intentional infringement
Interpretation of ambiguous policy language
Defending claims under a reservation of rights
With a comparison of commercial policy language and the latest ISO policies, this resource is essential for policyholders, insurers, and legal professionals.