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Colodny Fass

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Colodny Fass

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Provided by Colodny Fass

Colodny Fass represents clients in insurance regulatory, transactional and administrative law, insurance defense, complex commercial litigation and governmental affairs. We are a trusted partner to insurance industry participants, including admitted and non-admitted insurance companies, reinsurance companies, managing general agents, surplus lines brokers, third-party administrators and investors. We understand ever-evolving market conditions and trends that affect the insurance industry and counsel our clients to successfully navigate the complex web of legal and regulatory issues that present constant challenges to the industry.

The firm offers a unique depth and breadth of experience:

  • Our Regulatory and Transactional practice serves as a critical partner for insurance startups and established firms seeking market entry, expansion or mergers and acquisitions.
  • Our Litigation practice represents insurers in complex and high-risk litigation such as class actions, bad faith, insurance fraud, multi-jurisdictional cases, coverage matters, and fact-intensive, multi-party lawsuits requiring superior organizational skills and trial experience.
  • Our Insurance Compliance and Regulatory Law Division and Lobbying and Governmental Consulting Division provide powerful support for a comprehensive approach to representing our clients. Our litigators often collaborate with transactional and regulatory attorneys to offer diverse perspectives on business, litigation and regulatory matters.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - Florida

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Colodny Fass boasts a broad group that fields a number of regulatory experts and government consultants, as well as a capable litigation team handling a range of disputes on behalf of insurer clients. It maintains a strong reputation for its deep knowledge of Florida insurance regulations and experience working with key government bodies and industry associations.

Work Highlights

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  • Colodny Fass advised Florida Peninsula Holdings on a range of corporate and regulatory compliance matters including licensing, expansion efforts and financial reporting.

Strengths

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  • The team is super knowledgeable and has good connections.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Colodny Fass attorneys are great advocates who are exceptionally commercially minded.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mike Colodny
    Band 2Mike Colodny

    Mike Colodny

    Mike Colodny brings over four decades of experience to his regulatory and lobbying work for carriers and large corporations.
    • Mike really knows the market.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Band 3Maria Elena Abate
    Band 3Maria Elena Abate

    Maria Elena Abate

    Maria Abate's diverse practice encompasses insurance coverage disputes, insurance fraud, bad faith claims and class action defense.
    • Maria is extremely knowledgeable and provides subject matter detail.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Band 3Matthew Scarfone
    Band 3Matthew Scarfone

    Matthew Scarfone

    Matthew Scarfone maintains a strong insurer-side practice, assisting clients with a range of coverage issues. His experience spans property liability, E&O and bath faith claims.

    • Matthew is very thorough and detailed in his work and when reviewing files.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Band 3Sandy Fay
    Band 3Sandy Fay

    Sandy Fay

    Sandy Fay is recognized for his expertise in the formation and licensing of various insurance-related entities, as well as transactional work arising in the sector.

    • Sandy is well connected with regulators, good at reviewing contracts and very knowledgeable.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA

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