Catharine M. Tolson

Ms. Tolson is a highly skilled attorney with a focused practice in a wide variety of insurance coverage matters, including first party property, auto and bodily injury coverage, construction-related matters, D&O coverage, and OCIP/WRAP policies. With extensive experience advising and litigating on behalf of insurance companies, Ms. Tolson provides strategic counsel on a wide range of issues, from determinations on the duty to defend/indemnify, to litigating coverage actions ranging from contribution to rescission to bad faith claims. Ms. Tolson is committed to delivering practical solutions to complex insurance challenges. Her expertise encompasses navigating nuanced coverage disputes, interpreting policy language, and defending insurers in high-stakes litigation. Whether advising on claims handling or representing clients in court, Ms. Tolson consistently achieves favorable outcomes through a deep understanding of the insurance industry and a meticulous approach to each case.

Recognized for her professionalism and thorough legal analysis, Ms. Tolson partners with clients to safeguard their interests while addressing the unique challenges of each individual case or claim. She is also dedicated to staying current on evolving legal trends in insurance law, ensuring her clients receive the most informed representation available.

Prior to joining GNH in 2025, Ms. Tolson dedicated the past decade to practicing at Wolkin Curran LLP, a firm renowned for its unparalleled reputation in the insurance coverage industry. Though the firm has since closed its doors, its legacy of excellence continues to resonate within the field. Prior to starting her legal career in civil litigation in 2011, Ms. Tolson gained invaluable trial experience as a criminal prosecutor. While working for the District Attorney’s Office in Santa Clara County, she conducted misdemeanor jury trials and felony and misdemeanor preliminary hearings, honing her litigation skills and building a strong foundation for her career. During law school, she interned with the Homicide Department at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, where her legal acumen earned her recognition in the San Francisco Chronicle for securing a preliminary hearing victory that resulted in a defendant being charged as an accessory to murder for refusing to testify. Ms. Tolson earned the distinguished title of 2025 Super Lawyer, and received the Rising Star Award from the same Super Lawyers Organization annually from 2015-2023, as well as being listed as one of the Top Women Attorneys in California by SF Magazine.