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Insurance: Insurer - California

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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sam Park
1
Sam Park
1
Band 1

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.

Sam is responsive and personable.

Kathy Huang
4
Kathy Huang
4
Band 4

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.

Robert Phillips
4
Robert Phillips
4
Band 4
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.

I have never been disappointed with his knowledge, skill or professionalism.

Robert is incredibly creative at finding solutions to complex coverage issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Alston & Bird LLP

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California

Insurance: Insurer

Kathy Huang
4
Kathy Huang
4
Band 4
Robert Phillips
4
Robert Phillips
4
Band 4
Sam Park
4
Sam Park
4
Band 4
Insurance: Reinsurance

Sam Park
1
Sam Park
1
Band 1