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Burns Bair LLP

Insurance

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Burns Bair LLP

Rankings

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Insurance - Wisconsin

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Burns Bair is renowned for its expert representation of policyholders in complex coverage litigation. It has particular expertise in claims arising from bankruptcies and underlying mass tort claims, with notable niche expertise in abuse-related cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Burns Bair represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors as insurance counsel in the Diocese of Rochester, New York, bankruptcy case.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Burns Bair are incredibly bright, creative and tenacious when needed. We think the world of them.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Burns Bair delivers top-level legal work. It is attentive to clients' needs and has a strong reputation in the judiciary and legal community. The team provides a high level of personalized service and is extremely responsive.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Burns Bair is the best at taking very complex legal issues and tackling them head on.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Burns Bair's team is prepared, intelligent, articulate and able to work with fine details of insurance litigation. Its knowledge is well known in the field.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Burns Bair does a tremendous job. It is really knowledgeable on insurance law.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jesse Bair
    Band 1Jesse Bair

    Jesse Bair

    Jesse Bair is frequently sought after to serve as insurance counsel in the context of complex mass tort claims, particularly involving bankrupt entities.

    • One of the things I love about Jesse is that he's able to take complex legal issues and distill them very simply and talk about them in layman's terms.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Jesse Bair is excellent.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Jesse Bair is one of the premier advocates against insurers.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Jesse Bair is a very good lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 1Timothy W Burns
    Band 1Timothy W Burns

    Timothy W Burns

    As head of his boutique's practice, Timothy Burns is recognized for his expertise in insurance matters relating to bankruptcies stemming from mass tort claims.

    • Timothy Burns is just brilliant, I don't think there's any issue he hasn't seen, or if there is, he's a very quick study. He is just a really smart lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Timothy Burns certainly has the depth of experience.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Timothy Burns is a highly experienced and effective attorney who provides strong representation.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Timothy Burns is the one you want on your side if you need to take on the large insurance companies. He is relentless and brilliant.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchMorgan Stippel Johnson
    Associates to watchMorgan Stippel Johnson

    Morgan Stippel Johnson

    Morgan Stippel Johnson is an associate with particular expertise in insurance litigation cases regarding the bankruptcy of religious institutions and subsequent mass claims.

    • Morgan is experienced beyond her years. She has a way of being able to speak up and speak persuasively whilst still reading the room. She really has mastered that.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Morgan Stippel Johnson is fantastic, we work with her very closely in our cases and she's wonderful to work with, super bright, she cares for her clients and we really enjoy working with her.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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