Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
The widely renowned policyholder practice at Perkins Coie is known for its handling of high-stakes litigation, including toxic torts, data breaches and insurance-linked bankruptcy matters. The firm frequently represents major mining, engineering and technology companies and is noted for its strong knowledge of Bermuda Form law as well as the support it provides in legacy insurance matters.
Strengths
The Perkins Coie team has robust knowledge, thorough attorneys and experience with insurance company litigation.
The group provides sound advice on litigation strategy.
Perkins Coie has an acute understanding of insurance law.
Work Highlights
Perkins Coie represented Hitachi Zosen U.S.A. in insurance coverage litigation arising from damage to the “Bertha” tunnel boring machine during the construction of a major Seattle infrastructure project.
Notable practitioners
Selena Linde leads the highly respected policyholder practice at Perkins Coie. Her expertise covers claims for wrongful death, business interruption, bodily injury and copyright infringement.
Selena is a capable attorney who really knows her stuff and is passionate about insurance work.
Selena is practical and good on her feet. She also knows when to fight and when to settle and resolve a case.
Vivek Chopra is an adept trial lawyer who provides corporate policyholders with the benefit of his coverage litigation expertise, particularly in the manufacturing and finance sectors.
Vivek is a good all-round litigator who is super smart and has great instincts.
Vivek is a visionary attorney. Aside from his legal acumen, he always provides excellent, practical and business-centric guidance.
Vivek is a great coverage lawyer. He is a tireless worker who leaves no stone unturned when analyzing and assessing risk for the client.
Vivek is a brilliant lawyer.
Michael Sharkey offers clients deep knowledge of insurance law on the policyholder side. His areas of experience include cases involving environmental contamination and directors' and officers' liability, among other issues.
Michael understands complicated subject matter and invests time into learning about the client's business.
