Joshua Bettencourt

Full Profile

Joshua Bettencourt is a member of the Liability & Excess Coverage practice group. Josh has extensive experience in all phases of civil litigation, from commencement through trial, with an emphasis in insurance law. Over the years, he has represented clients in a full range of practice areas including insurance coverage, insurance producer liability, subrogation litigation, business and employment litigation, corporate law, and real estate and construction transactions.

Josh previously served as president of a service-based, non-profit farm organization. As part of his duties, he worked with legislators and lobbyists to address economic and environmental issues impacting farm workers and family farms.

Outside of the office, Josh enjoys long-distance running with his wife and playing guitar with his daughter.

Admissions

• California
• US District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California
• US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuits

Education

• J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2005
• B.S., cum laude, Santa Clara University, 2001

Memberships

• State Bar of California

Experience

Publications

• “California Law & Strategy: Insurance Producer Liability,” October 2019