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Stephania

Stephania Camp Denton
ShareholderERISA, Life, Health & Disability Team Co-Chair
SeattlePortland
D 206.223.7016
C 206.300.1323
dentons@lanepowell.com

Stephania Denton focuses her practice on complex insurance disputes. She has more than 25 years of experience advising insurers and litigating cases involving every type of policy, from commercial liability to first party property to ERISA-governed plans.  

Stephania provides sound practical advice to her insurer clients while creatively and aggressively exploring avenues to protect her clients’ interests. She has successfully argued before the Washington State Supreme Court, as well as state and federal trial and appellate courts, and handles coverage and bad faith litigation in both Washington and Oregon.

Experience

  • West Beach v. Commonwealth Insurance Company of America
    Case No. Case No. 17-2-12136-3 King County Superior CourtSeattle, Washington
    Obtained dismissal of condominium water damage claim on summary judgement.
  • Eagle Harbour v. Commonwealth Insurance Company
    Case No. Case No. C15-5312-RBLU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    Obtained a jury verdict in favor of insurer in a large condominium water damage claim.
  • Goetz v. Life Insurance Company of North America
    Case No. Case No. C16-00441-SMJU.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
    Obtained judgment in favor of life insurer.
  • Waverly Place v. Commonwealth Insurance Company of America
    Case No. Case No. 15-2-15026-0King County Superior CourtSeattle, Washington
    Obtained dismissal of condominium water damage claim on summary judgment.
  • Alison v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Case No. 3:15-cv-05567-RBLU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    Obtained a judgment in favor of insurer on de novo review of an ERISA disability claim.
  • Pleasant v. Regence BlueShield
    Case No. 181 Wn. App. 252, 325 P.3d 237U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Obtained a dismissal of claims for health care coverage.
  • Jolley v. Regence BlueShield*
    Case No. 153 Wn. App. 434, 220 P.3d 1264U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Obtained a dismissal of claims by terminated health care provider.
  • Hunter v. Regence BlueShield*
    Case No. 2006 WL 2396643. Wn. App.
    Obtained a dismissal of claims for health care coverage.
  • Glaubach v. Regence BlueShield*
    Case No. 149 Wn.2d 827, 74    P.3d 115U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    We obtained a dismissal of gender discrimination claims (WL 711523).
  • Tortes v. King County*
    Case No. 119 Wn. App. 1, 84 P.3d 252U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    We obtained a dismissal of claims against Metro by a party injured in an Aurora Bridge accident.
  • Syrett v. Reisner McEwin & Associates*
    Case No. 107 Wn. App. 524, 24 P.3d 1070U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    We obtained a dismissal of claims against marine surveyor.
  • Nielson v. Eisenhower & Carlson*
    Case No. 100 Wn. App. 584, 999 P.2d 42U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    We obtained a dismissal of attorney malpractice claims.
  • Barnhart v. New York Life Ins. Co*
    Case No. 141 F.3d 1310U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    We obtained a dismissal of claims by terminated insurance agent.
* Denotes experience at a previous firm

Professional Experience

Mills Meyers Swartling (1997-2014)

Lane Powell PC (1992-1997)

Community Involvement

Washington State Bar Association

  • Disciplinary Board, Committee Chair (2015-Present)
  • Adjunct Investigative Counsel Panel (2010-2015)

King County Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Thought Leadership

  • August 18, 2022News

    The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys

    Awards & Honors
  • August 19, 2021News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • June 4, 2019News
    Lane Powell Announces New Leaders, Reinforcing Focus on Innovation & Talent
    Firm Announcement
  • August 3, 2017Publication
    Is There a Possible Limit to an Insurer’s Duty to Defend in Washington State?
    Insurance Legal Update
  • March 6, 2017News
    Denton Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court
    Awards & Honors
  • January 8, 2016Publication
    Federal Court Dismisses Insurance Fair Conduct Act Claims
    Insurance Legal Update
  • Award_2023 Best Lawyer of the Year
  • Awards_2023 Best Lawyers America

Practices & Industries

  • Insurance
  • Commercial Litigation
  • ERISA, Life, Health & Disability
  • Class Actions
  • Transportation

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1992
    • Order of the Coif, 1992
  • Texas A&M University, B.S., 1985

Admissions

  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Language

  • French

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America©, Insurance Litigation (2020-2023)

"Seattle Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers®, Litigation – Insurance (2023)

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