Cecilia Moss > Chaffetz Lindsey LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
1700 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY USA 10019
NEW YORK
United States

Work Department

Insurance/Reinsurance

Position

Founding Partner

Career

One of Chaffetz Lindsey’s founding partners, Cia Moss has handled complex commercial and financial disputes for over 20 years. Prior to establishing Chaffetz Lindsey, Cia was with Clifford Chance for ten years. Cia has represented sophisticated clients in high stakes disputes in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration. Cia’s practices focuses on representing major insurance companies in reinsurance disputes and in coverage litigation. In addition, Cia handles large scale commercial disputes in court and in international arbitration, including most recently, for clients in the financial services, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Memberships

  • ARIAS US

Education

 

  • J.D., Fordham University School of Law
  • B.A., Princeton University

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Insurance > Advice to insurers

Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, a New York boutique firm, is recognized for its experience in intricate insurance and reinsurance disputes. The practice represents major clients, including some of the world’s leading insurance companies, benefitting from a robust international network and extensive cross-border experience that enhances their capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Leadership within the practice is divided among four individuals. Charles Scibetta currently leads several significant cases encompassing mass tort liability, pollution matters, professional sporting industry claims, professional liability exposures, and COVID-19-related property disputes. Working alongside him, Cecilia Moss manages a diverse portfolio, handling issues such as asbestos, construction losses, environmental contaminations, and 9/11-related losses, with a strong record of chairing disputes in state and federal court, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Operating in both New York and California, Peter Chaffetz has first-chaired a number of trials and arbitrations addressing critical issues in the insurance and reinsurance industry, while Steven Schwartz supports the practice through significant trial and arbitration experience, with capabilities extending to handling cases related to mergers and acquisitions of reinsurance companies. Other key contacts include Andrew Poplinger and Erin Valentine, both based in New York.