Based in New York, the team at Herrick, Feinstein LLP has strong expertise in handling coverage litigation concerning wrongful death and bodily injury lawsuits, as well as vast experience of acting on social media coverage litigation. The team is co-led by Alan R Lyons, Arthur G Jakoby, and Shivani Poddar.

Clyde & Co LLP's team is known for advising a client base consisting of insurers and reinsurers, often handling coverage litigation matters. Eileen King Bower leads the practice from Chicago and has vast experience of representing insurers in claims under commercial property policies and asbestos-related claims. Based across New York and New Jersey, Paul Koepff has longstanding expertise in acting for clients in international arbitration. Also in New Jersey is Daren McNally, who is experienced in handling insurance coverage disputes in both domestic and foreign courts. Over in Miami, Sina Bahadoran is well-versed in representing insurance companies in matters concerning bad faith claims, as well as coverage litigation. Other notable members of the team include Chicago-based Jamie Sanders and Meghan Dalton, who are known to act for life insurance companies in insurance disputes. Also in Chicago is Catalina Sugayan, who represents both domestic and international insurers, with strong experience in handling coverage litigation concerning sexual misconduct.

Dentons regularly acts for insurance companies in class action lawsuits and coverage litigation concerning life insurance and property insurance matters. The team is co-led by Chicago-based Keith Moskowitz; Sandra Hauser and Aidan M McCormack in New York; and Shari Klevens, who is based in Washington DC. Moskowitz has vast experience in cases concerning COVID-19 business losses, opioid coverage litigation, and bad faith lawsuits. Hauser’s client base spans global financial institutions, insurance companies, and healthcare firms, while Klevens leads on matters concerning professional liability coverage. McCormack joined the team in February 2025, and specializes in insurance and reinsurance related litigation, with expertise regarding property damage claims. Another important member of the team is New York-based Reid Ashinoff, who defends clients in class actions concerning care insurance policies. In New Jersey, Erika Lopes-McLeman is known for representing insurance companies in a range of matters such as insurance coverage litigation, insurance-related class actions, and bad faith claims.

The insurance practice at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is noted for expertly advising clients in the insurance industry on coverage and bad faith litigation cases. Litigation specialists Lynn Neuner and Jonathan Youngwood co-lead the team alongside Bryce Friedman, who is known for longstanding experience in the field, particularly regarding the False Claims Act. The team handles matters spanning tort claims in the pharmaceutical industry, coverage litigation concerning public nuisance, and claims related to the opioid epidemic. Neuner is known for expertise in cases related to PFAS chemical lawsuits. Other notable members of the team include Summer Craig, who is experienced in representing clients in aviation coverage litigation, and Joshua Polster, who handles cases related to asbestos liability claims. All aforementioned lawyers are based in New York. In Los Angeles, Chet Kronenberg is a commercial litigator who has experience representing insurance companies in cases concerning the Los Angeles County fires.

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.

The insurance practice at Choate, Hall & Stewart represents insurers and reinsurers in arbitrations, coverage litigations, and appeals. The team represents both international and domestic clients in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Based in Boston, David Attisani, Robert Kole, and J.P. Jaillet co-lead the team. Attisani is regarded as a reinsurance specialist, while Kole has expertise spanning opioids, mass shootings, and food contamination litigation. Kole acts for clients in the Connecticut Supreme Court and California Court of Appeals. Jaillet specializes in financial litigation and acts for clients in bankruptcy proceedings. Also based in Boston are Kevin Finnerty, who handles litigation relating to PFAS exposure, and Caroline Trusty, who is experienced in advising on disputes concerning silica exposure and supporting clients in pre-litigation matters.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP regularly acts for insurance companies in coverage and bad faith litigation, and class action lawsuits. The team is co-led by Deborah Stein and Geoffrey Sigler, who are based in Los Angeles and Washington DC respectively. Stein is well-versed in acting on wildlife-related antitrust class actions, and advising on disputes concerning fraud in the insurance sector. Sigler is known for handling health insurance class actions. They are joined by Los Angeles-based Richard Doren and Matthew Hoffman, who advise on insurance disputes concerning sex abuse cases. Heather Richardson supports with health insurance disputes, and is also based in Los Angeles, alongside Bradley Hamburger and Kahn Scolnick. Over in San Francisco, Kristin Linsley has experience advising on race discrimination matters in the context of life insurance underwriting.

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Based across New York and Los Angeles respectively, Allen Burton and Leah Godesky co-lead the insurance practice at O'Melveny. The team is known for handling coverage litigation matters concerning asbestos, pharmaceutical claims and environmental damage. Burton and Godesky have strong expertise in advising clients in multidistrict litigation, while Godesky is also experienced in acting in environmental insurance coverage litigation. Based in Los Angeles, Richard Goetz has longstanding experience spanning environmental contamination cases and product liability litigation. Also in Los Angeles is Zoheb Noorani, who supports clients during the pre-litigation stage, as well as having expertise regarding aviation insurance disputes. In the New York office, Tancred Schiavoni handles bad faith claims, while Gary Svirsky specializes in bankruptcy and insurance law.

Co-led by New York-based Ellen Dunn and Chicago-based Thomas Cunningham, the insurance practice at Sidley Austin LLP is known for handling reinsurance disputes, regulatory investigations, and coverage litigation concerning COVID-19 business interruption cases. The team often represents insurers in court proceedings. Dunn specializes in advising on the regulatory aspect of disputes, while Cunningham has expertise concerning property and casualty, and life insurance matters, as well as asbestos-related claims. Other significant members of the team based in Chicago are Brian Kavanaugh, who is regarded as an expert in advising clients in health insurance disputes, and Christopher Assise, who boasts strong knowledge of rental reimbursement coverage litigation. In 2025, Eric Mattson retired from the firm, after longstanding experience defending insurers in class action lawsuits.

Headquartered in New York, Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP is a national insurance boutique that represents domestic and foreign insurers in complex insurance coverage disputes, frequently involving claims with high financial potential liabilities, often appearing before state and federal courts. The team's practice spans a broad range of commercial insurance products, but with a focus on complex coverage issues under commercial general liability policies arising from suits against policyholders involving latent exposures. A key partner in the firm’s Chicago office, Michael M. Marick has extensive experience representing property and casualty insurers in high-exposure coverage and bad faith disputes. Marick’s practice involves a wide range of domestic and international insurance matters, including complex general liability, product and toxic tort claims, product contamination, and professional liability. Also based in Chicago, James H. Kallianis is an experienced trial lawyer in state and federal courts across the US and regularly serves as lead counsel for insurers facing sophisticated coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual claims.

Praised for its ‘many years of experience’, the insurance practice at Steptoe LLP is well-versed in advising clients on coverage litigation concerning sports injuries, abuse claims, environmental contamination and pharmaceuticals. Sarah Gordon leads the team, with strong expertise representing insurers in COVID-19 business interruption litigation. Gordon also leads on coverage litigation concerning bankruptcy proceedings. Gordon is joined by reinsurance coverage litigation expert Roger Warin, as well as Antonia Ianniello, who has strong knowledge of matters involving the representation of insurers in major catastrophes and natural disaster cases. Harry Lee is known for defending insurers against bad faith claims. Based in New York, Michele Jacobson is praised for being ‘well-focused on client service’ while assisting clients with insurance insolvency matters. All lawyers mentioned are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Co-led by Kimberly M. Melvin and Benjamin C. Eggert, the insurance practice at Wiley Rein LLP is known for specializing in professional liability insurance and regularly acts for insurers. Melvin has strong knowledge of the intersection of bankruptcy and insolvency law and is experienced advising on directors' and officers' liability. Eggert has strong expertise handling COVID-19 business interruption coverage disputes and insurance disputes concerning wrongful conviction settlements. They are joined by Jason P. Cronic, who advises on coverage litigation brought against professional liability carriers, and Gary Seligman, who has experience acting on litigation concerning sexual abuse cases. All lawyers mentioned are based in Washington DC.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s insurance practice regularly acts for clients consisting of insurance companies and insurance brokers on state, federal, and international matters. The team is led by Christopher St. Jeanos, who is based in New York, and is known to advise on coverage litigation concerning the opioid crisis. St. Jeanos is also well-versed in handling coverage litigation concerning PFAS and sexual abuse cases, as well as working with litigation specialist James Fitzmaurice on coverage litigation regarding 'ghost gun' lawsuits. Other significant members of the team include Elizabeth Bower and Joseph Davis, who are both based in Washington DC. Bower has strong knowledge of climate change mandates, while Davis represents insurance brokerage firms in asbestos-related claims. Over in San Francisco, Laura Geist handles consumer class action lawsuits, and is experienced in life insurance and financial services litigation.

Akerman LLP’s insurance practice is co-led by Lawrence Rochefort, Jason Oletsky, Amy Doehring, Michael Weiss, and Gary Guzzi. They are based in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami, respectively. The team represents national and international insurers, spanning matters relating to environmental coverage claims, PFAS, and COVID-19 litigation. Guzzi often represents domestic and foreign carriers, and has expertise advising on bad faith litigation. In Dallas, Matthew Schroeder and Elliot Strader have experience handling environmental coverage disputes and multidistrict litigation. Based in Atlanta, Anthony Morris is another key member of the team who is known to advise on coverage disputes concerning property damage in the retail sector.

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Cozen O'Connor has expertise handling multidistrict coverage litigation spanning the life insurance, health insurance and property insurance sectors. Based in Houston, Joseph Ziemianski co-leads the practice alongside New York-based Melissa Brill. Ziemianski advises clients in bad faith litigation and insurance coverage disputes concerning pollution and food contamination claims. Ziemianski is often supported by Houston-based Bryan Vezey, in class action lawsuits concerning property damage and business interruption claims. Over in Florida, John David Dickenson acts for clients in insurance litigation concerning natural disasters, while in Seattle, Jodi McDougall has expertise regarding PFAS exposure claims. McDougall is also known for strong mediation and arbitration abilities.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's insurance practice is known for its broad expertise spanning class actions, regulatory matters, and M&A transaction disputes. The team represents clients consisting of insurance brokerage firms and insurance companies. Maeve O’Connor leads the team with experience handling class action lawsuits and disputes regarding life insurance policies. O’Connor is joined by Susan Reagan Gittes, who handles transaction disputes and litigation in the retirement industry. Maura Monaghan has experience advising health insurance companies in cases concerning alleged accounting fraud. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.

Praised for being ‘reliable, strategic, and always one step ahead’, the insurance practice at DLA Piper LLP (US) is co-led by Joseph Finnerty III and Michael Murphy, who are both based in New York. Finnerty is known for representing leading insurance companies in litigation, while Murphy is an experienced litigator who advises clients in litigation relating to asbestos claims. Rob Hoffman is a key member of the team based in Dallas, who expertly acts on reps and warranties disputes and COVID-19 litigation concerning alleged commercial property loss. In Baltimore, Amor Neill Thupari has experience representing insurers in coverage litigation concerning fires, as well as handling bad faith claims. In January 2025, Aidan M McCormack departed the firm.

Based in Boston, Kim Marrkand and Nancy Adams co-lead the insurance practice at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.  The team is experienced in representing insurers and reinsurers in coverage disputes and reinsurance arbitrations, and handles property and casualty coverage matters. Marrkand acts for insurers in coverage litigation concerning claims spanning pollution, tobacco, and construction defects, while Adams has experience advising clients in coverage disputes concerning sexual abuse claims. Other members of the team include New York-based Marc Abrams and Suman Chakraborty, who handle coverage matters related to the opioid crisis. Asbestos coverage disputes are expertly dealt with by Ellen Farrell, who is based in Washington DC, and Nicholas Cramb, who is based in Boston.

Based in New York, Michael Carlinsky, Corey Worcester, and Maaren Shah co-lead the insurance practice at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. The team is known for representing insurance companies in class action lawsuits and bad faith litigation. Carlinsky has experience representing insurance holding companies in alleged breach of contract cases, while Shah has expertise advising on pre-litigation risk mitigation, and COVID-19 business interruption cases. In Chicago and San Francisco, Andrew Schapiro and Adam Wolfson handle cases against the government concerning the failure to pay health insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, Alicia Cobb and Stephen Broome, who are based in Seattle and Los Angeles respectively, have experience advising pet insurance companies in disputes.

The insurance practice at Rivkin Radler is led by Alan Rutkin, who is experienced in acting on insurance disputes in the environmental and energy sectors. The team has strong expertise in opioid coverage litigation, with these cases often led by Michael Kotula. Kotula also handles matters concerning sexual abuse claims and environmental pollution cases. They are further joined by Greg Mann, who advises on insurance matters in the energy sector. All lawyers mentioned are based in Uniondale, New York.

Based across Chicago, Washington DC, and New York respectively, Steven Whitmer, Bill O’Neill, and Zachary Lerner co-lead the insurance practice at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP. The team has expertise spanning general liability, professional liability, and environmental liability matters. Whitmer routinely handles class action lawsuits, while O’Neill is known for expertise advising on reinsurance matters. Over in California, Jennifer Mathis regularly handles insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, while Terrence McInnis often acts for clients in coverage disputes concerning hazardous chemicals. Another member of the team is Detroit-based Michael Carolan, who has experience advising on domestic and international disputes concerning both insurance and reinsurance coverage.

The nationwide insurance practice at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP is known for handling coverage disputes under D&O policies, class actions, and bad faith claims. It is co-led by James Stankowski, Price Collins, Jonathan Meer, and Michael Duffy, who are based across Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, and Chicago respectively. In New York, Richard Boone has experience handling coverage litigation concerning the opioid crisis, while Eric Cheng represents national insurance carriers. Other important members of the team include David Simantob and Linda Hoshide, who are based in Los Angeles and are experienced in advising on insurance coverage matters and bad faith claims.

Arnold & Porter’s insurance practice has vast experience acting on D&O coverage issues and coverage disputes arising from acquisitions. The team is co-led by Washington DC-based Scott Schreiber, Arthur Luk, and William Perdue. Schreiber has experience representing clients in the Delaware Supreme Court and is known for handling insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. Luk acts for clients in both state and federal courts, while Perdue is experienced in advising on professional liability policies. James Herschlein, Diana Sterk, and Christopher Odell have strong knowledge of personal injury and wrongful death claims. They are based in New York and Houston, respectively.

Headquartered in Kansas City, the team at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC regularly advocates for insurers before state and federal courts in property, health, and professional liability claims. The insurance coverage and bad faith practice group operates under the joint leadership of Clay Crawford and Michael Shunk, both located in Kansas City. Crawford specializes in personal injury and construction claims, whereas Shunk focuses on bad faith and appellate cases. Also in Kansas City is Scott Hofer, who has expertise in carrier-side insurance coverage and defending bad faith insurance claims.

Led by Jessica LaLonde in San Francisco, Daniel B Heidtke in Austin, and Richard L. Cohen and Wendy M. Simkulak in Philadelphia, Duane Morris LLP’s insurance practice handles coverage litigation cases spanning asbestos claims, talc lawsuits, and pollution claims. LaLonde is an experienced trial lawyer with strong knowledge of insurance coverage litigation, while Heidtke handles bad faith litigation. Simkulak has expertise advising clients on D&O liability. Another significant member of the team is San Francisco-based Philip R. Matthews, who acts on asbestos and PFAS claims.

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.

Led by Los Angeles-based Bronwyn Pollock, the insurance practice at Mayer Brown handles a range of matters consisting of class action lawsuits, regulatory and enforcement proceedings, investigations, and appeals in the insurance industry. The team has experience in acting for health insurance companies in multi-district litigation, and Pollock is well-versed in representing insurers and reinsurers. Another notable member of the team is John Nadolenco, who is also based in Los Angeles and handles putative class actions. In Houston, Robert Harrell represents global insurance companies and specializes in shareholder and corporate disputes.

Co-led by Margaret Warner and Ryan Smethurst, the team at McDermott Will & Schulte is experienced in handling coverage litigation in cases relating to sexual abuse allegations, asbestos liabilities, toxic chemicals, and product liability. Based in Washington DC, Warner is known for advising on coverage litigation concerning environmental issues, while Smethurst regularly acts for insurers in claims disputes. Also based in Washington DC is Alex Spisak, who has experience of handling coverage litigation regarding a wrongful death jury verdict.

The Norton Rose Fulbright insurance practice is co-led by Neel Lane in San Antonio; Mina Matin and Robert Romano in New York; and Kevin Fischer in St Louis. It is well-versed in advising clients on property claims and reinsurance disputes. Lane has experience acting for excess carriers in D&O liability insurance, while Matin specializes in handling Bermuda Form disputes. Another important member of the team is Manuel Mungia, who is based in San Antonio, and is known for representing clients in coverage litigation arising out of property damage and road accidents.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP has extensive experience representing international insurers in high-stakes litigation. The firm has a specialised practice in representing insurers in relation to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. It also has substantial experience representing the insurance industry in nationwide matters involving environmental, asbestos and toxic tort exposures. Based in the Chicago office, Todd Jacobs serves as chair of the complex litigation and restructuring group. Jacobs has extensive experience resolving a wide range of legal disputes and serves as national coordinating counsel for large insurance companies with respect to sexual abuse claims. Also based in Chicago, John E. Bucheit represents international insurance companies in coverage issues involving sexual abuse claims, environmental contamination and asbestos-related bodily injury claims.

Gregory Varga and Erica Kerstein co-lead the insurance practice at Robinson & Cole LLP. The team is known for handling first-party property and business interruption insurance, financial lines, liability insurance, and commercial general liability litigation. Based in Hartford, Varga is well-versed in handling multi-party coverage disputes, while New York-based Kerstein specializes in reinsurance disputes. Wystan Ackerman advises clients in class action lawsuits and is also based in Hartford, while Providence-based Dana Horton acts on property coverage dispute matters.

Co-led by Jeffrey Crowe, Peter Klee, and Theona Zhordania, Sheppard regularly advises insurers in matters relating to class actions, bad faith claims and coverage litigation. Based in Orange County, Crowe has experience handling first-party and third-party disputes under personal and commercial lines policies. San Diego-based Klee acts for insurance companies in litigation concerning personal injury claims, while Los Angeles-based Zhordania represents clients in class action lawsuits concerning auto insurance policies. San Diego-based Charles Danaher is another important member of the team, who has experience handling ‘alter ego’ cases.

Based across Chicago and Kansas City, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP’s insurance practice is well-versed in handling coverage litigation and bad faith claims, and is known for representing insurers in disputes. The team is co-led by Rob Adams and Doug Beck, who are based in Kansas City. Adams handles class action lawsuits while Beck has strong knowledge of insurance and reinsurance litigation, with particular expertise in representing clients in state and federal courts. Also based in Kansas City is Sarah Lynn Baltzell, who specializes in advising on bad faith claims.

The team at Zelle LLP has extensive experience in insurance law and insurance coverage litigation on behalf of insurers in state and federal courts across the US, including the Texas Supreme Court, with disputes ranging from wrongful death to natural disaster events. Elizabeth Kniffen acts as the firm’s managing partner and is based in Minneapolis, focusing her practice on complex insurance and liability coverage disputes. George Reede Jr, based in Washington, represents national and international insurers in fraud, COVID-19, and real estate damage issues. In New York, Matthew Gonzalez represents insurers in industrial disputes, including within the energy and machinery sectors.