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Chaffetz Lindsey is a recognized leader in complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has delivered successful results to clients facing exposures ranging into the billions of dollars in every major industry issue of the past three decades, from asbestos to 9/11 to mortgage-backed securities, and many others.

Chaffetz Lindsey’s insurance team has handled claim and non-claim litigation in state and federal courts across the U.S., arbitrations in virtually every arbitral forum, including Bermuda Form and AAA arbitrations, and ad hoc reinsurance arbitrations. Recognized for their expertise, the partners are often asked to provide expert testimony on New York law in proceedings around the world. Chaffetz Lindsey’s roster of clients includes nearly every major insurer.

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What the Team is Known For

Chaffetz Lindsey is a strong boutique with extensive knowledge of the reinsurance industry. It is skilled at handling reinsurance arbitrations and other disputes and demonstrates wide-ranging expertise in cases involving underlying environmental, product liability, workers' compensation and antitrust issues. In addition, the firm offers expertise in direct insurance coverage disputes and boasts an impressive client roster of leading insurance market clients.

Work Highlights

  • Chaffetz Lindsey represented Westport Insurance in an action filed by Cypress Creek Intermediaries in the Southern District of New York, regarding a finder's fee for Westport’s acquisition of TMS.

Strengths

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They fully understand the commercial reality of a case.

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The Chaffetz team's depth and breadth of knowledge and strong advocacy skills were in clear display in putting forth an outstanding case.

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The firm has a strong awareness of the business aspects of matters.

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We turn to Chaffetz Lindsey with our more complicated matters. The firm is persuasive and concise, whilst being reasonable and collaborative.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Chaffetz
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Peter Chaffetz
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Peter Chaffetz applies his standout expertise in the area to a number of coverage matters, including the representation of market-leading insurance carriers in commercial disputes. He has a strong track record handling reinsurance matters, asbestos-related disputes and leading high-value arbitrations.

Peter is a titan in the industry. He has deep and broad expertise, decades of experience and deep knowledge of the industry.

He is really excellent. He is first-rate, intelligent and collaborative. 

His experience is worth its weight in gold. 

Peter is a very clear and thoughtful advocate. He is a very senior and experienced operator.

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Charles Scibetta
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Charles Scibetta
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Charles Scibetta is regularly called upon by prominent insurance carriers for counsel on a variety of significant coverage claims, including toxic tort and product liability disputes.

Charles is always looking for a new, creative approach. If your back is up against the wall, he always finds a way.

Charles is pragmatic and thorough. He succeeds because of how well he strikes the balance between advocacy and professionalism.

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Steven Schwartz
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Steven Schwartz
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Steven Schwartz maintains a strong insurance coverage practice which includes experience representing major insurers in environmental contamination claims and Covid-19 business interruption disputes. He also frequently handles reinsurance-related matters.

I thought he was brilliant and very quick-witted in terms of advocacy.

He is a very thorough and detail-oriented individual with excellent negotiation skills.

He succeeds because of how well he strikes the balance between advocacy and professionalism.

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Cecilia Moss
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Cecilia Moss
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Cecilia Moss is experienced in advising and litigating on behalf of insurance carriers in a range of coverage disputes. She regularly guides her clients through personal injury matters and leads on arbitrations.

She is smart, thoughtful and has great poise.

Cecilia is responsive and knowledgeable.

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Peter Chaffetz
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Charles Scibetta
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Charles Scibetta
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Steven Schwartz
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Steven Schwartz
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Cecilia Moss
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Cecilia Moss
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