Noura K. Rizzuto
Associate
“I strive to solve every problem with dedication and vigilance, and in the most efficient manner possible.”
Education
- BA (Political Science), Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
- JD, Santa Clara University School of Law
Recognition
- Santa Clara University School of Law Order of the Coif
- CALI Award: Evidence, Negotiations, and Torts
- Witkin Award for Best Appellate Brief
- Best Oral Advocate Award, Appellate Advocacy
- Santa Clara Law Review
- Emery Scholarship Recipient
Ms. Rizzuto joined Cummins & White, LLP in 2016. She practices in the areas of insurance coverage, insurance litigation, and insurance defense.
Ms. Rizzuto represents insurance companies on first and third party matters relating to a variety of claims. She also handles all aspects of litigation relating to business disputes and various types of insurance defense, including professional liability and premises liability.
Prior to joining Cummins & White, Ms. Rizzuto represented insurance companies in declaratory relief and bad faith actions involving multi-million dollar coverage disputes.
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Practice Areas
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Litigation
- Business Litigation
Representative Clients
- Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
- Allianz Group
- Great American Insurance Group
- CNA
- Greer & Kirby Co., Inc.
- Frontier Investment Corporation
- Technical Risk Underwriters
- Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Memberships
- State Bar of California
- Orange County Bar Association
Charitable Interests & Community Service
Ms. Kawar volunteered with Central California Legal Services, a nonprofit that provides free legal assistance to low-income families and individuals. In 2016, she received the Wiley W. Manual Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services.
