Jones Day counsels on diverse insurance recovery issues across the US, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia. Additionally, it is adept on advising on matters related to geopolitical events, cybersecurity, ESG exposures, COVID-19, opioid, and sexual misconduct cases. In Los Angeles, practice head Tyrone R. Childress advises corporate policyholders in complex coverage claims and litigation involving product liability, mass torts, catastrophic property losses, and a broad range of commercial and tort disputes. Also in LA, Tara Kowalski handles a wide array of insurance coverage matters, including commercial general liability, professional liability, employment practices liability, errors and omissions, product liability, property, business interruption, and bad faith claims. In New York, Jason Lissy has secured billions for policyholders in complex coverage disputes involving catastrophic property losses, mass torts, data breaches, employee dishonesty, and D&O liability, while Edward Joyce has represented Fortune 500 policyholders nationwide across diverse insurance risks. In San Francisco, Brian McDonald is experienced in securing insurance recoveries for extraordinary losses. In Pittsburgh, Matthew R. Divelbiss defends corporations in disputes involving qui tam claims and supply contracts. Other key contacts include Amanda Ellison in San Diego and Thomas Conerty in Columbus.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ed Joyce – polite, clever, informed, strategic, commercial, persistent.’
‘They always give very practical, business-grounded advice that understands what we’re trying to accomplish from a business perspective.’
‘Pete Laun is outstanding. He takes the time to understand our business objectives. He’s energetic and makes you truly feel he cares about getting you a good result. ’
‘Ty and Jason are the epitome of zealous advocates. There is no insurance legal experts I would want on my side than these two... and I would certainly not want to face them.’
‘Ty Childress – One of the best, if not the best. Super knowledgeable about insurance. Great guy. And a fighter for the cause.'
- 'Jason Lissy – Ty's protégé, equally determined and a dogged advocate for our cause.’
Key clients
- Alexis Solar, LLC
- Allscripts
- Astellas U.S. Holding, Inc.
- Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Cargill, Inc.
- Charles Schwab Corporation
- Colonial Pipeline
- SWC Limited Partnership
- Daikin America, Inc.
- Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York
- Dell Technologies Inc.
- Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented University of Southern California in the pursuit of insurance coverage for over USD 1 billion in losses stemming from the alleged decades of sexual misconduct of former USC campus physician, Dr. George Tyndall.
Represented Daikin America, Inc. in pursuing insurance coverage for underlying lawsuits concerning alleged PFAS contamination.
Represented Sony Music Holdings Inc. in insurance recovery litigation concerning the indemnification of a USD 160 million judgment entered against Sony concerning an Atlanta, Georgia concert shooting.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jason Lissy
Matthew R. Divelbiss
Practice head
Tyrone R. Childress
Other key lawyers
Tara Kowalski; Jason Lissy; Edward Joyce; Brian McDonald; Matthew R. Divelbiss; Amanda Ellison; Thomas Conerty; Pete Laun