Hayes, Brian P.

Gary J. Haugen is a partner in Maslon’s Litigation Group.  A central focus of his practice is the litigation of insurance-related disputes, product liability, mass tort and professional liability claims.  He has represented policyholders and insurers in disputes involving property, liability, life, health and disability insurance.  He has represented product manufacturers, drug and medical device companies, utilities and other companies in product liability and mass tort litigation.

Gary, a frequent lecturer on a broad range of insurance and tort litigation subjects, is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at Vanderbilt University Law School, where he teaches insurance law.  He serves as general counsel to the Minnesota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association and is the former chair of the Federal Practice Committee for U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.