Perkins Coie Welcomes Back Commercial Insurance Litigation Partner Aaron Coombs in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2024) - Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Aaron Coombs has returned to the firm’s Litigation and Insurance Recovery practices as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office.  

Aaron represents policyholders in a wide range of complex insurance coverage disputes and litigation, including coverage for government investigations, securities lawsuits, environmental contamination, product liability, and cyberattacks. He regularly helps clients negotiate improved terms and conditions and maximize their insurance assets across nearly all types of policies.   

“Aaron knows how to guide policyholders through each and every phase of the insurance recovery and litigation process,” said Selena Linde, chair of the Insurance Recovery practice. “This increasingly in-demand skill set, and Aaron’s familiarity with our national platform, will empower him to hit the ground running. We’re excited to welcome Aaron back to the team.”  

Aaron rejoins from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman’s Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice. Having worked closely with the leaders of Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery practice from 2008 to 2017, Aaron brings extensive experience in all lines of corporate insurance, with a particular focus on directors’ and officers’ liability, transactional risk, and cyber insurance policies. 

Aaron’s comprehensive litigation experience extends across multiple industries, including food and beverage, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, technology, and energy. 

“I’m thrilled to be rejoining Perkins Coie’s highly regarded Insurance Recovery team,” said Aaron. “I’m looking forward to working with an exceptional group of lawyers and to helping our clients navigate what are often high-profile and complex insurance recovery matters.” 

Aaron earned his B.Sc. in chemistry from McGill University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.