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Blank Rome LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Blank Rome LLP

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•    Among few NY firms working just for policyholders
•    Recovered $8 billion+ from insurers, brokers in the last decade
•    Experience in specialty insurance, including transactional, crime, product contamination, bankruptcy, business conduct liabilities, cybersecurity, political risk, sex abuse
•    NY team works closely with Firm’s 25 dedicated insurance coverage lawyers in our Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Houston offices
•    Work with Firm’s government contracts and corporate transactions/M&A practices on overlapping insurance issues
•    Practice size recently doubled; over 70 percent of additions are women, including two lateral NY partners
•    Transactions: Advise on insurance aspects of billion-dollar+ transactions (over a dozen in the past two years for blue-chip clients), securing representations and warranties insurance and tax insurance on favorable terms
•    Plaintiffs’ mentality: Our plaintiff-style approach pursues recoveries for clients, frequently tort defendants, and focuses on maximizing benefits and recoveries. Nearly all our lawyers have many trial and appellate successes
•    Sexual abuse liability: Our cutting-edge experience in insurance coverage in this area is second to none in the U.S., recovering over $1 billion in insurance proceeds in such cases.
•    Two Fellows in the American College of Coverage Counsel, a prestigious, invitation-only organization improving civility, professionalism, and the quality of the practice of insurance law.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The respected group at Blank Rome maintains a nationwide presence in policyholder-side insurance law. It is adept at handling complex and often sensitive coverage disputes following institutional sexual abuse and wrongful death claims. The team's client roster includes policyholders from the transport and technology sectors as well as educational and religious institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Blank Rome represented the Archdiocese of New York as coverage counsel in connection with insurance liabilities arising from historical abuse claims.

Strengths

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  • Blank Rome has a deep bench of policyholder counsel. The team are strategic and tenacious litigators.

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

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • The attorneys bring extensive experience and are extraordinarily responsive. They are very flexible and efficient in everything that they do.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jared Zola
    Band 2Jared 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.

    • Jared has a deep understanding of our business needs and overall goals.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
    • Jared is extremely sharp and incredibly responsive.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Band 2Jeffrey Schulman
    Band 2Jeffrey Schulman

    Jeffrey Schulman

    Jeffrey Schulman is noted for his work on behalf of policyholders in coverage matters such as construction defects, product liability and D&O.
    • Jeffrey knows the area and is very confident and successful in providing great results. He is very responsive and his work is excellent.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
    • Jeffrey has an expansive knowledge of coverage law, and is also one of the hardest working and most responsive attorneys I know.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Band 2Lisa Campisi
    Band 2Lisa Campisi

    Lisa Campisi

    Lisa Campisi routinely represents an impressive array of domestic and international policyholder clients. Her practice encompasses wrongful death, tort claims and business interruption matters.
    • Lisa is an expert and has a ton of experience in the field.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Band 3Natasha Romagnoli
    Band 3Natasha Romagnoli

    Natasha Romagnoli

    Natasha Romagnoli attracts praise for her expertise in representing policyholders in complex coverage disputes, with her clients ranging from corporates to academic organizations. Her experience includes claims for serious sexual abuse allegations through to property and business interruption matters.
    • Natasha is a very great oral advocate. She is a skilled and talented attorney.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingRobyn Michaelson
    Up and ComingRobyn Michaelson

    Robyn Michaelson

    Robyn Michaelson is building a strong reputation as a coverage attorney and trial lawyer. Her work includes complex claims arising from sexual abuse allegations, product liability and bodily injury.

    • Robyn is a strong attorney and handles complex, large cases. She navigates incredible information, brings great value and appreciates the legal considerations.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Blank Rome LLP (5)

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