Bio
Katelyn L. Wierenga is a member of Plunkett Cooney's Transportation Law and Torts & Litigation practice groups. She focuses her insurance litigation practice on the defense of large, self-insured corporations and insurance companies, as well as their policyholders, in complex personal injury, No-Fault law, premises liability and workers' compensation claims.
A member of the firm's Grand Rapids office, Ms. Wierenga has more than a decade of experience litigating claims involving premises liability, dram shop, retail liability and toxic torts. She also handles third-party subrogation matters and defends clients in first-party personal injury and complex litigation cases.
Ms. Wierenga is a sought-after presenter who regularly provides updates on new legal issues and case law in her areas of expertise. She is often requested to present to in-house counsel, and she routinely authors legal summaries and newsletter articles.
Representative Client Work
- Represented national transportation e-commerce company in the defense of claims involving catastrophic loss
- Handled subrogation claims by investigating, negotiating and recovering funds from at-fault parties on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and maximizing recovery for insurers
- Handled coverage disputes within the policy terms and statutory requirements
- Advises large, self-insured companies on best practices to avoid risk and mitigate legal exposure
- Defended clients in first-party personal injury and No-Fault claims
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Michigan
