Business Litigation

Insurance Litigation

Our Insurance Litigation attorneys have broad experience in the insurance issues that confront most corporations. Traditionally, these involve coverage disputes and declaratory judgment actions seeking to clarify coverage. But there is also increased focus on having the correct coverage with the appropriate endorsements and exclusions, having procedures in place to notify brokers and insurance companies of claims, and monitoring the handling and litigation of such claims.

We have experience in insurance litigation of all types involving coverage questions for clients in a wide variety of industries. Frequently, these are "high stakes" or "bet the company" exposures. They may occur in the context of "directors and officers," "errors and omissions," "environmental," or "comprehensive general liability" policies. These are often highly complex and require an understanding of technically written policies, endorsements, exclusions and riders. Questions of "timely notice" are also frequently arise.

In addition to such litigation experience, our lawyers have evaluated coverage and policies (in conjunction with the client's insurance group and its broker) to determine the appropriate coverage for the identified risks. We also have experience in representing a client's insurance trust, which is used to cover its self-insured retention. In connection with insurance trusts, we have been asked to design litigation reporting systems, attorney accreditation processes and guidelines and have played an active role in supervising significant claims and litigation throughout the country.

While we draw on the entire resources of the firm, the nucleus of our insurance litigation group has substantial business litigation experience.