
Kathy P. Waring, Insurance Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratMcCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP
San Diego, CA
Practicing insurance in San Diego since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kathy P. Waring is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kathy has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kathy P. Waring: Kathy P. Waring is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kathy has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kathy P. Waring
Kathy concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in San Diego, California
Kathy takes insurance matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Diego, California
Kathy takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kathy P. Waring — Over 45 years of California insurance experience
Kathy P. Waring is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kathy has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Kathy P. Waring is a founding partner of McCloskey, Waring & Waisman LLP. Ms. Waring has over 30 years of experience representing insurers in all types of coverage-related issues and claims, including hundreds of coverage litigation matters. Prior to forming her own firm with her longtime colleagues John L. Riedl and Andrew R. McCloskey, Ms. Waring was a partner at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP (now known as McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP) from 1994 until 2004, and at Duane Morris LLP from June 2004 to October 2005. Throughout her career, Ms. Waring has handled numerous complex insurance litigation matters, including cases involving excess and reinsurance issues, technology, personal injury, advertising injury, environmental claims, construction defect, oil and gas, cell phones, lead paint, sick building syndrome, pharmaceutical products, internal prosthetics, food additives and other complex insurance coverage matters.
Over the years, Ms. Waring’s practice has been primarily national in scope and has included the role of national and regional coverage counsel in several specific areas of coverage. Ms. Waring has litigated hundreds of coverage matters in many states throughout the country. Many of her cases have involved alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration. She also has significant experience defending insurance bad faith claims, including numerous appearances before the California Court of Appeals.
Ms. Waring received her B.A. (1971, cum laude) from the University of Southern California and her J.D. (1981, summa cum laude) from the University of San Diego. She is a member of the California bar and has received the highest rating (AV) from her peers.
Kathy's approach to insurance cases
Kathy P. Waring is a founding partner of McCloskey, Waring & Waisman LLP. Ms. Waring has over 30 years of experience representing insurers in all types of coverage-related issues and claims, including hundreds of coverage litigation matters. Prior to forming her own firm with her longtime colleagues John L. Riedl and Andrew R. McCloskey, Ms. Waring was a partner at Luce, Forward, Hamilton &…
Clients Kathy works with
Kathy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Kathy P. Waring's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Diego
J.D. · 1981
University of Southern California B.A. cum laude
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Jurisdictions
Kathy's state bar admissions
California
1981 · ACTIVE
Kathy studied at J.D. in University of San Diego and — in University of Southern California B.A. cum laude.
Law school and academic background
Kathy completed J.D. in University of San Diego and — in University of Southern California B.A. cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathy runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kathy P. Waring
Kathy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Kathy P. Waring's office in San Diego
Kathy's primary office is at 4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92121. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP
4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92121
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Client reviews of Kathy P. Waring — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Kathy P. Waring — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathy
Kathy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathy P. Waring
How much does it cost to hire Kathy for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathy offer a free consultation?
Kathy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathy's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kathy's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in California typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathy take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Kathy is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathy accepting new insurance clients right now?
Kathy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Kathy handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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