Co-led by Peter Chaffetz, Cecilia Moss, Steven Schwartz, and Charles Scibetta, the team at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP handles reinsurance and insurance disputes concerning claims related to PFAS exposure, lead paint litigation, and environmental damage. Chaffetz has vast experience handling environmental clams, while Moss acts on a range of matters spanning COVID-19 litigation, asbestos, and reinsurance disputes. Schwartz represents clients in reinsurance arbitration mandates, while Scibetta has longstanding experience acting for clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. They are further joined by Andrew Poplinger, who is known for representing clients in matters concerning property as well as casualty and speciality lines. Erin Valentine is another key member of the team, who often acts for international insurers. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Peter Chaffetz has unrivalled experience and insight.'
- 'Charles Scibetta is a leviathan of insurance litigation. He is also a skilled tactician who is able to guide clients to successful resolutions without the need to fight. Charles is also the Bermuda Form "supremo" within the firm.'
- 'Andrew Poplinger is thoughtful and meticulous.’
‘An excellent team led by Peter Chaffetz.’
‘Peter Chaffetz is an outstanding and highly regarded, senior lawyer. He excels in insurance and other areas. A great advocate and well liked by clients.’
‘I've been very impressed by their work ethic, their intelligence, their responsiveness and their attention to detail. I am very pleased with the work they have done for me.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Allianz/Fireman’s Fund
- Arch
- Chubb
- Hudson Insurance Company
- Ergo Versicherungs AG
- Marsh
- Swiss Re
- Zurich Insurance Company North America
Work highlights
Represent AIG in several insurance coverage disputes.
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.
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.
Practice head
Peter Chaffetz; Cecilia Moss; Steven Schwartz; Charles Scibetta
Other key lawyers
Andrew Poplinger; Erin Valentine