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Adams & Reese

Insurance

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana


Adams & Reese

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Provided by Adams & Reese

Recognized by prestigious national publications and attorney rating services, the Adams and Reese insurance team provides effective and efficient counsel on all three major insurance-related fronts: coverage, defense and regulatory. Our firm has an appellate team that represents clients in high-profile, high-exposure coverage disputes, often being called into a case at the appeal stage.

Our attorneys offer strategic counsel by helping insurance providers and self-insured clients assess and control risk and, when it makes sense, steer clear of litigation or quickly dispense with claims. When it’s best for our clients, we turn to alternative dispute resolution measures to work out differences. We have represented insurers against multimillion-dollar property damage claims brought by large policyholders in the wake of hurricanes and natural disasters. We have defended and earned favorable outcomes for many of the major insurance companies in claims involving management, professional, commercial, cyber, marine, school leader and public entity policies.

Core Services

  • Risk Transfer
  • Coverage Analysis and Counsel
  • Product Development and Underwriting Advice
  • Claim Management Counseling and Litigation
  • Defense of Claims Involving Professional Liability, Management Liability, Commercial General Liability, First- and Third-Party Cyber Exposures, Marine Personal Injury and Property Damage
  • Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Licensing Issues
  • Industry Counsel
  • Transactions

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Louisiana

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Adams & Reese LLP houses a respected insurance group with broad sector expertise. The team is regularly engaged to handle complex coverage disputes, as well as advising on regulatory insurance matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Adams & Reese represented State Farm Fire and Casualty Company in extracontractual claims arising out of Hurricane Ida.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Adams & Reese are responsive and knowledgeable. They provide good work product.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The leadership and talent of their attorneys make us with feeling confident in their knowledge. They also take a strong interest in our company.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Adams & Reese handled my case with exceptional competence, clarity and professionalism.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Every matter we have asked Adams & Reese to assist with has been handled with the highest level of care, professionalism, and adherence to sound governance practices. As a result, we view them as a trusted and reliable partner.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The firm was extremely helpful and well prepared.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kellen Mathews
    Band 2Kellen Mathews

    Kellen Mathews

    Kellen Mathews is a skilled lawyer with experience spanning insurance litigation and regulatory matters.

    • Kellen Mathews is an excellent attorney and advocate. His representation of our enterprise is stellar.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Kellen Mathews stood out to me due to his ability to produce work that the client is satisfied with.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 2William D. Shea
    Band 2William D. Shea

    William D. Shea

    William Shea is an experienced practitioner with notable expertise in handling complex regulatory insurance matters. He offers further capabilities in insurance litigation.

    • William is well prepared, determined and a great listener.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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