Kathy P. Waring

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

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

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.

Main office

McCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP

4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92121

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Kathy P. Waring — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Kathy. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in San Diego.

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Hiring guide

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.

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