Insurance: Policyholder
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 1
About
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee’s Insurance Coverage group serves corporate insurance policyholder clients on all aspects of insurance coverage legal needs.
Our Insurance Recovery lawyers help clients identify insurance assets to provide coverage, develop and present coverage claims to insurance companies, negotiate resolutions to insurance coverage disputes, and litigate against insurance companies in court and alternative dispute resolution forums.
- Help public, closely held, and private equity clients secure and negotiate representations and warranties insurance to protect M&A deal values.
- Counsel clients’ risk management teams and work with brokers on insurance procurement and renewals and help clients maximize the scope of coverage through customized endorsements to standard policy forms.
- Counsel clients and work with brokers to evaluate and negotiate specialized policy enhancements, i.e., cyber, directors’ and officers’ (D&O), fiduciary, and employment practices liability (EPL) policies.
- Help clients identify insurable losses, provide effective notice and claim submissions to insurers, address reservations of rights and denials issued by insurers, and negotiate the resolution of coverage disputes with insurers.
- Prosecute and defend insurance coverage lawsuits in state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide and in arbitration and mediation.
- Guide clients on issues involving large self-insured retentions, deductibles, retrospective premium arrangements and captive insurance programs.
Chambers Review
Calfee Halter & Griswold boasts an impressive reputation with decades of experience in policyholder insurance representation. The firm is well known for its capabilities in risk mitigation and cost recovery strategies. It provides representation in all aspects of insurance coverage policy disputes, including those surrounding M&A transactions. It has an impressive roster of clients that include those in the academic, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Calfee, Halter & Griswold represented Medical Mutual of Ohio in two class actions alleging the fraudulent collection of fees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Calfee has very smart attorneys who provide excellent guidance."
"Calfee lawyers understand the issues and offer strategic approaches to address both litigation defense and insurance coverage."
"Calfee has a deep bench of attorneys at all levels of seniority, which results in superior staffing and client service."
"The firm provided prompt and expert service."
"The attorneys have exceptional communication skills; they have promptly answered my questions and explained legal intricacies in a way that was easy to understand."
"Calfee has very smart attorneys who provide excellent guidance."
"Calfee lawyers understand the issues and offer strategic approaches to address both litigation defense and insurance coverage."
"Calfee has a deep bench of attorneys at all levels of seniority, which results in superior staffing and client service."
"The firm provided prompt and expert service."
"The attorneys have exceptional communication skills; they have promptly answered my questions and explained legal intricacies in a way that was easy to understand."
Notable Practitioners
James Sullivan is held in high esteem for his approach to complex recovery claims, which sees him handle a wide range of coverage disputes.
"James is a fantastic lawyer who provided great advice and guided our matter to a successful resolution."
"James stays on top of our matters, understands the issues, and is responsive and timely throughout the representation."
"James is a seasoned insurance recovery lawyer who listens to his client's goals, and steers disputes to successful conclusions."
"In my view, James is the best in the state."
Matthew Chiricosta has in-depth experience providing insurance coverage and litigation counseling to clients. He regularly advises clients from a wide range of industries including education, healthcare and manufacturing.
"Matthew worked on complex issues with very high levels of service and expertise."
"Matt is very knowledgeable, practical and timely in his communications."
"He is very practical."
Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Aaren Host
Albert Lucas
Anthony Stringer
David Bules
Head of Department
Jason Blake
Madeline Shanahan
Matthew Mendoza
Nicholas Bonaminio
Nicholas Hudnell
Sage Wen
Stephen Wagner
Thomas Michals
Industries
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Aviation
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
Chemicals
Construction
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPS)
Entertainment, Media and the Arts
Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies
Government
Health Care
Individuals and Families
Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Partnerships, LLCs and Joint Ventures
Private Equity
Private and Family-Owned Businesses
Public Companies
Retail and Consumer Products