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

Provided by Chambers

Insurance: Policyholder - Ohio

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 fraudulent collection of fees.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

James Sullivan
1
James Sullivan
Head of Insurance
1
Band 1
James Sullivan is held in high esteem for his approach to complex recovery claims, which sees him handle a wide range of coverage disputes.

I have seen him in oral arguments in front of judges and he presents incredibly well. He is very personable, likable and relatable.

James has deep and vast experience in insurance matters.

James is an excellent advocate. He is a master of insurance coverage and his breadth of knowledge is unmatched. He's a strategic and collaborative thinker.

James is diligent, creative and willing to tailor his approach to a client's needs.

Matthew Chiricosta
2
Matthew Chiricosta
2
Band 2

Matthew Chiricosta has a good reputation due to his 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.

He is very good at thinking strategically.

He is a true expert in insurance coverage issues and disputes.

Matthew Mendoza
3
Matthew Mendoza
3
Band 3

Matthew Mendoza is a go-to for complex insurance coverage matters.

Matthew is thorough and creates a good work product.

Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Ohio

Insurance

James Sullivan
1
James Sullivan
Head of Insurance
1
Band 1
Matthew Chiricosta
2
Matthew Chiricosta
2
Band 2
Matthew Mendoza
3
Matthew Mendoza
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Albert Lucas

Anthony Stringer

David Bules

James Sullivan

James Sullivan

Head of Department

Jason Blake

Justin Howell

Matthew Mendoza

Nicholas Bonaminio

Nicholas Hudnell

Sage Wen

Tae Andrews

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