Pittsburgh-based Michael Nelson heads up the insurance recovery and counseling practice at K&L Gates. The team is adept in representing policyholders – including companies, their officers and directors, government entities, and other organizations. Also in Pittsburgh is David McGonigle, who has diverse experience in state and federal courts, federal bankruptcy courts, UK Arbitration Act arbitrations, and mediations; as well as John Sylvester, who has handled major environmental coverage litigation. In Newark, Donald W. Kiel has advised on a wide range of risks, including environmental, D&O, product, employment, professional liability, event cancellation, first-party losses, and life and health insurance claims. Washington, DC-based Jonathan Cohen is skilled in multiparty disputes over product liability, recalls, cyber incidents, and supply chain issues, with extensive experience in food, supplements, technology, and consumer products. Also in DC, Geoffrey J. Greeves is a notable trial attorney.
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- Jonathan is intelligent and analytical. His expertise is very much appreciated.
- They have a strong knowledge base, ask good questions, help analyze issues, and do not talk down to clients.
- Strong subject matter expertise built upon decades of fighting the biggest coverage battles. Great partnership with business to really understand business drivers and challenges.
- Mike Nelson - a strong litigator and outstanding negotiator.
Key clients
- Carlex Glass America
- Calumet Products Partners
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Work highlights
Representing Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – the largest hotel franchising company in the world – in insurance coverage litigation related to alleged violations of sex trafficking laws.
Practice head
Michael Nelson
Other key lawyers
David McGonigle; John Sylvester; Donald W. Kiel; Jonathan Cohen; Geoffrey J. Greeves