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Blank Rome LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

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  • One of few U.S. firms focusing exclusively on policyholder work, and we're known for our substantial trial experience and mindset.
  • Experienced in specialty areas of insurance, including bankruptcy, business conduct liabilities, cybersecurity, directors’ and officers’, employment, energy, environmental liability, political risk, and business interruption; and newer areas including product recall, representation & warranties, sports and athletic injury, and credit risk insurance.
  • Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Team – an interdisciplinary group experienced in issues impacted by severe weather events.
  • Plaintiffs’ mentality – For clients, frequently defendants in the tort system, we focus on maximizing benefits and recoveries. Our Washington, D.C.; New York; Los Angeles; and Houston teams have recovered $7.5 billion+ for clients from insurers and insurance brokers in the last decade.
  • Sexual abuse liability – our experience in insurance coverage for sexual abuse liability has helped us recover $1 billion+ in insurance proceeds in cutting-edge cases, where we've secured multi-million recoveries for victims.
  • Transactions – we also advise corporations, private equity firms, and hedge funds, on insurance coverage aspects of billion-dollar+ transactions, including insurance due diligence, and securing representations and warranties insurance on favorable terms.
  • American College of Coverage Counsel (“ACCC”) - 10 Fellows in the ACCC, a highly prestigious, invitation-only organization. 

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome possesses wide experience in coverage work, handling diverse matters from major product liability cases and asbestos disputes to bodily injury claims in the professional sports world. It is particularly well regarded in areas including sexual abuse liability, False Claims Act cases and food recall coverage. Notably, the team is also skilled in a range of insurance issues across the energy and healthcare sectors and has significant expertise in cybersecurity coverage.

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Work Highlights

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  • Blank Rome represented Nooter LLC in long‑running insurance coverage litigation against Evanston Insurance Company arising from underlying asbestos claims. The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling preventing the insurer from relitigating coverage issues already decided in state court, following prior judgments establishing the insurer’s coverage obligations.

Strengths

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  • Blank Rome has extensive experience with various major industry players and has a lot of contacts in the insurance industry. The firm’s attorneys are also highly skilled at resolving insurance disputes

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  • Blank Rome has excellent knowledge of the industry and is creative in thinking about solutions.

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  • The Blank Rome team is highly experienced in the specific area of policyholder insurance coverage matters. They are always very cognizant or our business needs and relationships, as well as the broader goals for any given dispute.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James R Murray
    James R Murray

    James R Murray

    James Murray is chair of Blank Rome's insurance recovery practice. He is highlighted for his experience advising clients on high-stakes coverage disputes. He is particularly sought after for his expertise in claims involving sexual abuse.

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  • Mary Craig Calkins
    Mary Craig Calkins

    Mary Craig Calkins

    Mary Craig Calkins is a well-regarded insurance coverage attorney. She is regularly sought out by policyholders to act in complex disputes concerning D&O liability and cybersecurity, among other areas.
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  • Helen Michael
    Helen Michael

    Helen Michael

    Helen Michael maintains a well-respected coverage practice. She represents policyholders in a wide range of matters, including coverage disputes arising out of data breaches and business interruption claims.
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  • Linda D Kornfeld
    Linda D Kornfeld

    Linda D Kornfeld

    Linda Kornfeld is an experienced insurance practitioner noted for her skills in assisting clients in major coverage disputes. She frequently represents universities, telecommunication companies and nonprofit organizations.
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  • Jared Zola
    Jared Zola

    Jared Zola

    Jared Zola is sought out by policyholders to provide representation on complex coverage claims concerning cybersecurity and COVID-19-related business interruption. He is also experienced in environmental and property damage disputes.
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  • Lisa Campisi
    Lisa Campisi

    Lisa Campisi

    Lisa Campisi is a highly regarded insurance litigator who excels in representing policyholders in complex coverage claims. Her clients include a broad range of corporates, investment firms and financial institutions.

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Ranked Individuals at Blank Rome LLP (6)

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    James R Murray

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    Mary Craig Calkins

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    Helen Michael

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  • Profile image of Lisa Campisi

    Lisa Campisi

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