Michael Moore
Admitted in Washington
Michael Moore is a partner at Corr Cronin. His practice focuses on policyholder insurance coverage litigation against the world’s largest insurers, defending technology companies in high-stakes commercial disputes, and entertainment litigation. Mr. Moore has brought and defended cases in Washington, New York, California, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, Alaska, Kentucky, Alabama, Rhode Island, and Iowa, both on the federal and state level. He has handled multiple international arbitrations against foreign insurers.
Mr. Moore’s clients include T-Mobile, Weyerhaeuser, USAA, and REI, as well as the bands Nirvana and Soundgarden.
Mr. Moore has won every case that he has taken to trial or arbitration and has recovered almost a billion dollars in insurance proceeds for his policyholder clients, including $150,000,000 in the past year alone. He has won every appellate case in which he has served as lead counsel, including recent cases before the Washington Court of Appeals, California Court of Appeals, Washington Supreme Court, and Ninth Circuit. He is widely recognized as one of the preeminent coverage lawyers in the Pacific Northwest.
Mr. Moore is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for Insurance in Washington, one a handful of lawyers to receive that distinction, and is a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel. Benchmark Litigation recognized Mr. Moore in 2024, one of only 51 Washington attorneys to receive that honor. Super Lawyers has selected Mr. Moore to its Washington list virtually every year since 2004, including the most recent five years. Mr. Moore was also recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Insurance.
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Featured Cases
Weyerhaeuser v. XL
Successfully litigated multi-million dollar claim against XL in an international arbitration.
Vicky Cornell v. Soundgarden
Currently defending Soundgarden against claims brought by Vicky Cornell regarding the value of her late husband Chris Cornell’s interest in the band.
Billboard – Vicky Cornell vs. Soundgarden Lawsuit: Judge Recommends Dismissal of 2 Claims
T-Mobile v. Selective
Prosecuted successful appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court that resulted in a groundbreaking decision with regard to the enforceability of coverage-related representations made by insurance brokers.
T-Mobile USA Inc. v. Selective Ins. Co. of Am., 908 F.3d 581 (9th Cir.), certified question answered, 194 Wash. 2d 413, 450 P.3d 150 (2019).
Law360: Wash. Justices Side With T-Mobile In 9th Circ. Coverage Row
Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. v. Federal Insurance Company
Successfully tried claims against Chubb subsidiary to verdict in a multi-week jury trial, securing a jury verdict on all counts, an award in excess of $10 million, and one of the first findings of bad faith against a directors and officers liability insurer.
Daniels/McGinnis v. T-Mobile
Successfully defended T-Mobile against a proposed national class actions alleging inadequate disclosure of roaming fees, securing dismissal of the majority of the claims alleged on summary judgment.
HK Wireless v. T-Mobile
Successfully defended T-Mobile against multi-million dollar claim asserted by former dealer, winning the case outright on summary judgment.
Courtney Love v. Nirvana, L.L.C., David Grohl, and Krist Novoselic
Successfully defended Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Nirvana L.L.C. against various claims brought by Courtney Love in an attempt to gain control over the Nirvana music catalog.
MTV – Nirvana Song ‘You Know You’re Right’ May See Release By Year’s End
EGT v. the Port of Longview/Longshoremen’s Union
Successfully prosecuted claims on behalf of EGT against the Port of Longview and the Longshoremen’s Union in a case that gained national attention after the Longshoremen reacted to EGT’s lawsuit by staging a series of protests throughout the Northwest. The case was resolved on favorable terms after a series of contempt findings against the Longshoremen.
Cedar Grove v. Marysville
Prosecuted Public Records Act claims against municipality that uncovered city’s attempt to wage a covert media campaign against local composter through third parties, establishing new Washington law extending the reach of the PRA to documents held by third parties acting in concert with governmental entities and imposing in excess of $140,000 in penalties and costs on the city.
Cedar Grove Composting, Inc. v. City of Marysville, 188 Wash. App. 695, 707, 354 P.3d 249, 253 (2015).
AT&T Mobility, Inc. v. Lloyds
Successfully litigated claims in excess of $50 million against Lloyd’s of London.
F.C. Bloxom v. Fireman’s Fund
Tried coverage and bad faith claims against Fireman’s Fund to verdict, securing a jury verdict on all counts, and one of the first ever findings of bad faith against an insurer under Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act.
JEC v. Queensryche
Successfully defended the members of the band Queensryche from claims alleged by a Japanese concert promoter regarding the cancellation of a proposed tour of Japan.
