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Alston & Bird LLP

Insurance: Insurer

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Insurance: Insurer - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP is noted for its handling of high-stakes and complex litigation on behalf of insurers, showcasing significant experience defending clients in policyholder class action cases, including bet-the-company cases. The insurance team holds particular expertise representing clients from the life insurance sector. The law firm's California presence operates out of offices in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles.

Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird represented Security Benefit Life Insurance Company in a large class action involving alleged violation of RICO statutes.

Strengths

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  • Alston & Bird always presents excellent work product.

    Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Alston & Bird speaks with fluency about the matters at hand, narrowing in on the complex legal issues, and speaking on them with detailed knowledge and understanding.

    Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sam Park
    Band 1Sam Park

    Sam Park

    Sam Park is frequently sought after to assist insurers, particularly those in the life insurance space, with complex coverage claims and other disputes. He has additional capabilities handling reinsurance arbitrations.

    • Sam is super-smart and on the ball, providing sound strategy and succinct, to-the-point reports.

      Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
    • Sam is responsive and personable.

      Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Band 4Kathy Huang
    Band 4Kathy Huang

    Kathy Huang

    Kathy Huang is commended for her ability to handle high-value and complex insurance disputes, often demonstrating her expertise in dealing with novel and complex underlying issues.

    • Kathy is wonderful. Her industry knowledge is exceptional; she is a true specialist on insurance litigation. She is also very personable and can translate dense insurance concepts to judges and juries.

      Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Band 4Robert Phillips
    Band 4Robert Phillips

    Robert Phillips

    Robert Phillips has a significant insurance litigation practice, representing insurers in complex disputes and class actions in the state, federal and appellate courts.
    • Robert provides practical legal advice and his approach is always focused on practical outcomes.

      Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
    • I have never been disappointed with his knowledge, skill or professionalism.

      Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
    • Robert is incredibly creative at finding solutions to complex coverage issues.

      Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA

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