Blank Rome LLP excels in navigating a diverse spectrum of insurance matters with a specific focus on policyholders, with expertise spanning various industries and underpinned by considerable trial experience. Noteworthy achievements include leading a $25m lawsuit for Urban Edge Properties related to coronavirus business interruption and advocating for religious organizations in cases involving sexual abuse claims. In Washington DC, negotiation and trial expert John Gibbons and Jim Murray, recognized for his work on institutional liability for sexual abuse of minors, co-head the practice, alongside high-stakes litigation expert Linda Kornfeld from Los Angeles. Also in LA, Mary Craig Calkins supports the practice currently handling diverse coverage matters arising from the 2020 election fraud allegations and media defamation claims. In Washington DC, the team also includes Omid Safa, specializing in insurance issues for high-profile individuals, Kyle Brinkman managing complex insurance coverage matters, and veteran John Heintz in corporate insurance coverage and complex litigation. In New York, Jared Zola focuses on high-stakes litigation and corporate transactions, while Natasha Romagnoli brings notable experience in sexual abuse coverage, discrimination claims, directors’ and officers’ liability, and errors and omissions. Noteworthy additions in March 2023 include partner Minneapolis-based Rikke Dierssen-Morice, joining from Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP, recognized for expertise in food contamination/recall, crime, and construction coverage, and Jason Frye, joining from Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP in Chicago, marking the firm’s continued expansion into the Midwest.

Jones Day‘s insurance recovery practice, operating across the United States and globally, specializes in diverse insurance work and complex litigation. The firm represents companies in disputes covering AKS and FCA violations, nationwide opioid litigation, sexual misconduct claims, and more, with involvement spanning professional liability, errors and omissions, class actions, cyber insurance, bodily injury litigation, and transactional liability insurance, including representations and warranties, warranty and indemnity, tax, and contingent liability insurance. Heading the practice from Los Angeles, Tyrone Childress serves as lead counsel, spearheading claims and litigation for corporate policyholders across the United States. His expertise encompasses complex insurance coverage claims, addressing major product liability claims, mass tort claims, and catastrophic property losses. In San Francisco, Richard DeNatale, a leading figure in cyber insurance law, provides crucial support to the practice. Based in New York, Edward Joyce brings extensive experience in insurance coverage litigation, specializing in professional liability, D&O liability, employee dishonesty, data breach/equipment damage, and unfair competition. Also in New York, Jason Lissy handles property loss, business interruption, and employment practices liability cases at both state and federal levels, alongside managing arbitrations and mediations.

 

Latham & Watkins LLP‘s insurance practice benefits from the firm’s extensive global commercial litigation expertise, offering deep experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation for policyholder clients. Specializing in major commercial insurance lines, especially Directors’ & Officers’ liability, the team has a proven track record of securing substantial insurance proceeds, combined with standout capabilities in insurance transactions. Leading from Washington DC, David A. Barrett specializes in transactional insurance, overseeing placements, renewals, and claims involving billions in losses. In Boston, Robert Gilbert combines litigation expertise with advising policyholders on diverse insurance issues, including program design and bespoke policy drafting, while Austin-based Brook Roberts excels in insurance litigation, securing victories in high-stakes cases across various matters. From Los Angeles, Kirsten Jackson supports the practice, focusing on representing policyholders in insurance recovery matters. Bringing nearly two decades of experience, John Wilson assumes a pivotal role as a lead advocate in high-profile cases; collaborating closely with Drew Gardiner, a specialist in D&O liability, and Steven Lesan, known for successfully recovering millions for Fortune 500 policyholders in intricate cross-border insurance disputes, they collectively amplify the team’s capabilities and expertise from San Diego.

 

 

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP‘s insurance practice excels in diverse challenges, securing favorable settlements in high-stakes disputes, with expertise covering areas such as opioid-related recovery, cyber-liability, class actions, COVID-19, and political risk, including risk transfer solutions in high-value insurance disputes, further amplified by their geographical reach. Led by Paul A. Zevnik in Washington, the team specializes in insurance recoveries across various policies, including comprehensive liability, excess, D&O, property, cybersecurity, fidelity, E&O, EPLI, and fiduciary. Also in Washington, Daniel Chefitz regularly advises on captive insurance strategies, alongside Gerald Konkel, well-versed in opioid-related product liability disputes and litigation over coverage issues as well as Sergio F. Oehninger who boasts extensive experience representing policyholders in multi-sector insurance disputes. In Houston, Brady Edwards excels in mass tort litigation defense; meanwhile Jeffrey S. Raskin, in San Francisco, specializes in representing policyholders in insurance-related matters nationwide. Additional key contacts include seasoned attorneys Teri Diaz and Lauren Silvestri Burke , supporting the practice from Washington DC.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represents policyholders across industries in coverage disputes, adeptly handling cases involving denial of coverage, defense expense disputes, business interruption losses, liability claims, and regulatory actions. The firm acts for diverse clients, from Fortune 500 companies to national residential mortgage servicers. Leading the practice from Washington, Syed Ahmad is recognized for recovering significant amounts for clients through litigation and arbitration, specializing in emerging issues like settlement doctrines, allocation disputes, and rescission claims. In Florida, Walter J. Andrews leverages deep experience across a wide range of industries, including financial services and technologies; while Andrea DeField specializes in advising clients on insurance policies, with a focus on cyber risks such as ransomware and large-scale data breaches. Expanding further in Washington, the practice benefits from the expertise of Lorelie S. Masters, specializing in liability coverages like environmental, employment, directors and officers, fiduciary, and cyber liabilities, and Latosha M. Ellis, known for proficiency in cyber insurance.

McGuireWoods LLP specializes in exclusive policyholder representation, covering a broad spectrum of insurance recovery disputes including property and business interruption losses from natural disasters, legal action coverage disputes, and claims related to regulatory violations. With extensive experience in international insurance arbitrations in Bermuda and litigation/arbitration in London for policies subject to both English and US law, the team’s four co-heads are found positioned across the country. Anthony P. Tatum, experienced in complex commercial disputes, serves as co-head from Atlanta, while Candace Blydenburgh, a specialist in product and environmental liability, supports from Virginia. In New York, the practice is headed by litigation expert Stephen G. Foresta, experienced in trying numerous cases in state and federal court and before arbitral panels in the US and abroad, along with Scott Oostdyk, who specializes in a range of commercial insurance disputes. Other notable figures in the practice include Shelby S. Guilbert in Atlanta, known for handling high-stakes contract disputes and cross-border litigation, as well as skilled litigators Nicholas G Hill and Joseph M. Englert, whose focus primarily lies in representing policyholders in complex commercial insurance coverage disputes.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP advises corporate policyholders throughout the entire spectrum of matters—from initial policy language negotiation to claim adjustment and dispute resolution, spanning arbitrations, litigation, trial, and appeals. Serving as co-head, Peter Gillon, based in Washington DC, is highly experienced in guiding policyholders through intricate insurance coverage challenges, particularly in D&O coverage, business interruptions, cyber, crime, and pollution. Co-head Robert Wallan, an experienced litigator, operates from Los Angeles. In New York, Joseph Jean specializes in property and business interruption insurance for commercial property owners, while Tamara Bruno, in Houston, advises on complex insurance and risk issues, representing clients in high-stakes litigation. Additionally, based in Washington DC, Mark Plumer and litigator David Klein handle diverse and high-value insurance claims, including major coverage disputes involving environmental, property, D&O, cyber, and fidelity/crime policies, among others.

The insurance team at Proskauer Rose LLP is adept at managing general liability claims across various sectors including financial services, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, they excel in securing coverage for bonds, financial guaranty, and political risk insurance. This includes coverage selection, negotiation, program structuring, and claims and litigation management. They handle both litigation and transactional matters seamlessly, showcasing proficiency in domains such as general liability, product recall, property damage, business interruption, directors and officers, professional liability, cyber, employment practices, and fiduciary liabilities. Led by John Failla, a specialist in insurance counseling and recovery for business policyholders based in New York, the team offers comprehensive expertise in all aspects of the insurance process. Alongside Failla, Nathan Lander in New York plays a crucial role in counseling business policyholders and representing them in coverage disputes. Lander offers guidance to asset management clients, helping them obtain, negotiate, and structure insurance programs to safeguard their funds, management/advisory companies, portfolio companies, and individuals.

Bracewell LLP supports corporate policyholders on insurance coverage, including strategies for litigation, mediation, arbitration, and settlements. The team addresses diverse matters, including commercial property, directors’ and officers’, errors and omissions, intellectual property, and other commercial coverages. With a track record of litigation against major insurers both nationally and internationally, the coverage team partners with corporate lawyers to handle insurance challenges tied to transactions. Headed by catastrophe losses specialist Vincent Morgan, based in Houston, the team handles various insurance claims, including M&A, wildfires, industrial accidents, Covid-19, pollution incidents, and other catastrophes. Suzanne F. Day, also based in Houston, further supports the practice, contributing experience in negotiating substantial insurance recoveries and litigating against major insurers under various policy types including commercial general liability, property and business interruption, professional and fiduciary, D&O, E&O, environmental and marine cargo policies.

Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLP‘s insurance team exclusively works with policyholders and is regularly sought by both corporate and individual policyholders for guidance and representation in complex insurance coverage disputes. The team serves as coverage counsel for numerous companies across different industries, providing advice and representation for significant losses and claims involving various types of coverage. Heading the team from New York is Dorothea Regal, who has great experience in representing and counseling corporate policyholders. Other key members include Josh Blosveren, with a practice covering various industries and coverages, Brad Nash, specializing in representing insured parties seeking coverage under D&O insurance policies, and experienced litigators John Curley and Miriam Manber. The team has notably expanded into the energy sector and further developed its presence in the technology sector.

K&L Gates’ insurance recovery team, under the leadership of David McGonigle in Pennsylvania, exclusively represents policyholders, including companies of all sizes, officers, directors, government entities, and organizations. They handle claims through litigation, addressing matters including COVID-19 business losses, environmental pollution, and product liability cases. With long-standing expertise in insurance coverage litigation and counseling, McGonigle specializes in disputes related to asbestos, chemical exposure, aviation, and errors and omissions. Key contacts further include, Donald W. Kiel, in Newark, who manages major insurance coverage disputes, Lucas J. Tanglen, in Pittsburgh, well-versed in handling complex insurance matters, and Washington DC-based Jonathan Cohen who brings extensive experience in recovering insurance proceeds for Fortune 500 and smaller companies in the food, supplements, technology, and consumer products industries. Geoffrey J. Greeves, a new partner in the DC office from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, further supports the practice, renowned for providing customized insurance advisory and litigation services to Fortune 500 companies using mediation, arbitration, and litigation to address disputed claims.

 

 

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP‘s insurance practice emphasizes optimizing insurance recovery for corporate policyholders, professionals, and other claimants involved in diverse casualty and liability occurrences across the country. Covering pre-litigation advocacy, mediation, litigation, and arbitration, the team represents policyholders from various industries and jurisdictions in dispute resolution proceedings. Heading the practice from Chicago is Angela Elbert, bringing substantial experience in managing insurance coverage and commercial litigation disputes before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, focusing on prosecuting policyholder claims across a wide array of insurance lines. Key contacts alongside Elbert include Jill Berkeley, with expertise in insurance coverage disputes and counsel on proactive risk management strategies, serving as a frequent arbitrator, mediator, and expert witness in various disputes involving insurance coverage. Moreover, Paul Walker-Bright further supports the practice, concentrating on complex commercial litigation and insurance recovery for policyholders.

Specializing in representing banks, financial institutions, and alternative investment managers, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP  is heavily focused on insurance litigation, particularly handling intricate monoline insurance claims. Headquartered in San Francisco, insurance litigator Barry Levin leads the practice, bringing extensive first-chair experience in trial and arbitration. Levin has a noteworthy background in issues stemming from the financial crisis, particularly those related to mortgage-backed securities and lending practices. In Orange County, California, Khai LeQuang spearheads the practice’s efforts in the life settlements space, boasting a global reach and representing major institutional investors in a diverse range of litigation, including cost of insurance, and managing trials and appeals in state and federal courts.