Greg Van Houten Email & Phone Number

Greg Van Houten is a high-stakes commercial litigator who focuses on representing corporate plaintiffs in insurance-related matters. He only represents policyholders—not insurance companies. In addition to his litigation work, he advises clients during insurance renewals on optimal insurance policy wording, and during M&A transactions that involve complex insurance issues. As a former high school physics teacher who graduated with highest distinction in economics, Greg has the unique ability to distill complicated issues to their essence, persuasively and efficiently. Using that same skillset, he founded www.PolicyholderPlaybook.com--a bi-weekly blog highlighting the best techniques used by the best insurance policyholder advocates. Greg’s market-leading work has been recognized regionally and nationally. In 2024, he was a recipient of the ABA’s “Top 40 Young Lawyers” Award. He has been named a “Rising Star” in insurance coverage by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, from 2019-2024, and “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers for 2022-2024.Greg’s work is not limited to insurance matters. He has a diverse litigation background, as he has litigated cases involving malpractice and professional negligence, oil and gas incidents, commercial contracts, and employment. He also has secured a number of victories for pro bono clients, including a class action employment discrimination-related settlement that achieved nationwide change. Greg’s pro bono work is an important part of his practice—he is a member of the Firm’s Pro Bono committee.

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