Husch Blackwell LLP’s team is praised by clients for being ‘very knowledgeable and highly accessible’. The insurance practice is co-led by Kansas City-based Kirsten Byrd, Milwaukee-based Jason Fathallah and Dieter Juedes, along with St Louis-based David Sobelman. The team represents insurance companies in class action lawsuits and insurance coverage litigation. Fathallah has experience in handling COVID-19 business interruption litigation and advises insurers in disputes relating to the hospitality sector. Juedes is known for representing clients in cases concerning asbestos liability, and has a strong environmental insurance coverage practice.
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- 'We are advised by Lauren Ybarra and she has a very solid understanding of the insurance industry and supporting services and is well experienced.’
‘Very knowledgeable and highly accessible.'
Key clients
- Badger Mutual Insurance Company
- QBE Insurance Group
- Sompo International
- Starr Indemnity and Liability Company
- West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Practice head
Kirsten Byrd; Jason Fathallah; Dieter Juedes; David Sobelman
Other key lawyers
Lauren Ybarra