Paul Belnap has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients in insurance
coverage and bad faith litigation cases, product liability cases,
professional liability cases, and transportation cases. He handles
matters involving litigated claims, administrative claims, arbitration,
mediation or negotiation of legal issues and helps clients resolve
claims before litigation through alternative dispute forums when
possible.
Paul has successfully concluded of over 30 bad faith cases on motions
for summary judgment and tried several others to successful conclusions.
He handles issues including first- and third-party defense, defense
of agents, and related coverage litigation. He has successfully defended
large product liability cases ranging from construction products to
power equipment. In addition to these products, he has defended cases
involving motor vehicle/wrecker design and manufacturing equipment. He
also handles matters is areas of personal injury and property damage
defense, and first-party auto issues.
Paul has extensive experience in all stages of litigation in both state
and federal courts, including jury trial and appellate practice. He has
experience trying cases before both United States District courts and
Utah State Trial Courts. He has argued over 25 cases in appellate
courts including before the Utah Supreme Court, Utah Appellate Court,
and 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Paul can be reached at:
P:801.532.7080
E: pbelnap@strngandhanni.com