Amelia Miazad, Senior Counsel
Practice Areas/Industries
Litigation; Insurance Recovery
Based in our San Francisco Office
415-995-5083 Direct Phone
415-541-9366 Fax
amiazad@hansonbridgett.com
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Amelia Miazad is a litigator who practices in the Insurance Recovery and Public Agency Practice groups. In the Insurance Recovery group, she represents policy-holders in disputes against their insurance carriers in both alternative dispute resolution and litigation settings, including developing strategies for resolving disputes with insurance funds and pursuing claims against insurers. In the Public Agency group, Miazad represents cities, counties, bridges, school districts and transportation districts in various matters involving constitutional law issues and code enforcement.
In addition to practicing law, Miazad, who was born in Afghanistan, is active in legal, development, and policy issues relating to Afghanistan. She volunteers for various non- profits that are committed to development in Afghanistan.
Publications
- "Avoiding the Two Front War: Simultaneous Litigation Against Plaintiffs and Insurers," Insurance Recovery Alert (May 2010)
- "Why Should Your Insurance Be Green? You May Save on Premiums and Also Get The Coverage You Need" (Co-Author), ABA Journal (April 2010)
- “Texas Court Grants Injunction – D&O Insurer Can’t Renege on Promise to Advance Defense Costs” (Co-Author), ABA Journal (March 2010)
Professional Affiliations
Boalt Alumni Board
American Bar Association
Bar Association of San Francisco
Education
J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) (2002)
B.A., with honors and distinction, Sonoma State University (1998)
Admissions and Courts
State of California
Northern District Court for the Northern District of California