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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Insurance

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Rankings

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Insurance - Indiana

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg LLP has a reputable insurance practice that focuses on policyholder representation and advocacy. Its experienced attorneys have secured insurance coverage for clients, especially in construction and environment-related matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Barnes & Thornburg represented Heidelberg Materials in a claim under an OCIP policy related to damages that occurred to the clinker dome at Heidelberg Materials’ new $600 million cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.

Strengths

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  • They have deep knowledge and take a pragmatic approach.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg who handle insurance industry matters have significant historical experience and know the players in the industry.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg's insurance department are some of the most responsive attorneys I have ever worked with: calls are always promptly answered or immediately returned, deadlines are never missed, and the attorneys do a fantastic job of updating us on the status of the case.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Charles P Edwards
    Band 1Charles P Edwards

    Charles P Edwards

    Charles Edwards has extensive experience representing commercial policyholders in insurance claims. He is also cochair of the firm's insurance recovery and counseling practice.

    • Charlie is very skilled and a go-to attorney in the insurance coverage area of practice. He can dig into the details while still maintaining a sense of the big picture.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 1John Fischer
    Band 1John Fischer

    John Fischer

    John Fischer is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg and is regularly sought after by businesses and individuals for advice on insurance policies as well as for his experienced handling of coverage disputes.

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