The Legal 500

Within Insurance: advice to insurers, Duane Morris LLP is a third tier firm,

Duane Morris LLP has over 90 lawyers practicing in its insurance and reinsurance industry group, working out of offices throughout the US including Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Miami, Washington DC and San Diego. 2010 saw the group strengthened with the addition of Richard Hoffman (formerly of Nixon Peabody LLP) in the San Francisco office, and William Barwick in the Atlanta office. Name to note Philip Matthews focuses on complex litigation and is recognized by peers for his coverage work. Matthews has been involved in the Texaco environmental coverage litigation and has also been heavily involved in asbestos-related bankruptcy matters. The group has capabilities in areas including property, casualty, life, professional liability and financial institution insurance. The firm also represents insurers in connection with run-off companies.

Within Immigration, tier 4

Duane Morris LLP is a full service law firm that has 24 offices across the US and internationally. In Washington DC, Denyse Sabagh has an enviable reputation for her immigration and nationality law and litigation expertise. Her team helps corporate clients manage both inbound and outbound employment immigration and she is a recognized leader in developing strategic business immigration programs and policies. The firm’s immigration practice group serves a diverse group of clients including multinational and Fortune 500 publicly-traded corporations, medium-sized privately-held companies, and smaller sized start-up ventures. Its attorneys have experience in a wide range of industries, including information technology, biotechnology, security, telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, market research, banking, shipping, healthcare, entertainment and food and beverage. In addition, it represents numerous universities, embassies, religious organizations, and other non-profit entities, as well as individuals, with their immigration needs. It also handles immigration-related litigation and government compliance matters. In 2010, four partners joined the firm’s Miami office from Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., including immigration specialist Hector Chichoni, who has considerable experience representing healthcare organizations, Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations and universities, doctors, professors, researchers and students. Chichoni handles international matters relating to export controls, customs, and global corporate compliance and business transactions.

Within Construction (including construction litigation), Duane Morris LLP is a second tier firm,

Duane Morris LLP is active in the design, development, financing, performance and management of major construction and government procurement contracts across the US. Led by Robert Prentice, the national construction practice represents public and private owners, contractors, construction managers, equipment suppliers, design professionals, and sureties, with an extensive record on complex, high-visibility projects in New York and other cities. Prentice is highly regarded in the construction industry, with over 30 years of construction disputes experience. In addition to handling numerous litigation, arbitration and ADR cases, he is also currently special counsel for the Kennett School District, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and the Chester County Intermediate Unit. His work in the education industry involves advising on construction-related issues and handling all types of construction administration, including architect agreements, contracts and bid packages. Edward Gentilcore is the vice-chair of the construction group and is recommended for his expertise in nationwide construction litigation, construction contracts, green building and mechanics’ lien matters. He has also handled various energy-related issues and is experienced in public contracting, procurement and bidding compliance matters.