Known for its ability to counsel in contentious and non-contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. offers support for complex coverage disputes across multiple jurisdictions. In Dallas, practice head Ernest Martin Jr. represents private and public policyholders, including leading public companies, with particular expertise in the energy sector. Washington DC-based practice head Barry Buchman handles complex general liability, D&O, and first-party business interruption disputes, including toxic tort, environmental, shareholder, and government investigation claims. Splitting her time between New York and Austin, Leslie C. Thorne covers litigation and insurance recovery across energy, construction, cybersecurity, financial services, digital assets, and complex regulatory matters. In Dallas, Micah Skidmore advises clients on the insurance implications of corporate transactions, while David Taubenfeld represents corporate and individual insureds in coverage and bad-faith disputes across a broad range of policies. In DC, Cristen Rose is knowledgeable in agricultural liability exposures, climate-change, and pandemic-related claims. Dallas-based Emily Buchanan, who was promoted to partner in January 2025, and New York-based Peter Halprin are also notable contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly professional.'
‘Several rungs above all others.'
‘Peter Halprin is an excellent insurance litigator, with experience of cross-border coverage issues and an eye for what really matters.’
‘People are top notch and professional. Very responsive, very strong market knowledge, reasonable approach and very team oriented.'
‘Peter Halprin is very responsive as well as knowledgeable about current trends applicable to our business. We have found the practice to be a strong choice for sophisticated insurance legal needs.’
- 'Peter Halprin consistently demonstrates deep understanding of relevant issues for our business and industry trends. His advice is presented in a clear, understandable manner and he is available to ensure that his advice is fully comprehended and relayed accurately to all relevant stakeholders.'
‘Practical solutions to very complicated problems sets them apart. A desire to find cost-effective solutions before initiating litigation as well. ’
‘They take complex, coverage questions and readily advise in a way that is simple, thoughtful, and easy to understand.'
Key clients
- Scouting America (f/k/a Boy Scouts of America)
- The Huntington National Bank
- ExxonMobil Oil Corp
- Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and Tower Bridge International Services, L.P.
- CTR Garden State Logistics Urban Renewal, Premier Design and Build Group, LLC
- Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC
- R.M. Palmer Company
- Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
- Continental Resources, Inc.
- Match Group
- Lucky Strike Entertainment (formerly Bowlero Corporation)
- Verbit
- Feld Entertainment
- Tao Hospitality Group
- Almatis, Inc.
- Omni Retail Enterprises, LLC
- Recover Together, Inc. d/b/a Groups Recover Together
- The Fresh Air Fund
- Norbury Partners LP
- Norbury Capital Advisors GP LLC
Work highlights
Advised Scouting America in connection with its bankruptcy proceedings and efforts to secure insurance settlements for survivors of historic sexual abuse, resulting in settlements valued in the US$ billions.
Advised ExxonMobil involving additional insured coverage and contractual indemnity issues for costs incurred from an underlying lawsuit, resulting in multiple successful settlements.
Represented Verbit, a global leader in the transcription industry, in a dispute against cyber insurers Coalition, Inc. and their underwriters following a devastating cyber-attack which caused substantial expenses and revenue losses estimated in the US$ millions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Peter Halprin
Emily Buchanan
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michael J. Stoner
Practice head
Ernest Martin, Jr; Barry Buchman
Other key lawyers
Leslie C. Thorne; Micah Skidmore; David Taubenfeld; Cristen Rose; Peter A. Halprin; Emily Buchanan; Michael Stone