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Covington & Burling LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

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Covington & Burling LLP

Rankings

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling acts for a wide range of policyholders including those in the technology, sports, retail, financial and energy sectors. It offers expertise in opioid claims, environmental damage, PFAS and D&O disputes as well as property damage claims and matters with cross-border aspects.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP represented 3M Company and its subsidiary Aearo Technologies LLC in insurance coverage disputes with their liability insurers, over defense and settlement costs arising from mass product liability litigation.

Strengths

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  • The firm has very smart and very well-informed lawyers who are both strategic and practical. They are very practical and understand the businesses and needs of their clients, and can tailor their services accordingly.

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  • Covington & Burling provides a high level of responsiveness and exercises excellent legal judgement on evaluating potential risks, as well as proposing potential strategies for mitigating those risks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleSeth B Schafler
    Senior StatespeopleSeth B Schafler

    Seth B Schafler

    Seth Schafler acts across an array of complex coverage disputes for household-name clients from a broad range of sectors, including financial services and healthcare. His expertise covers matters such as professional and fiduciary liability.
  • Band 2David A Luttinger Jr
    Band 2David A Luttinger Jr

    David A Luttinger Jr

    David Luttinger is a seasoned trial attorney, whose experience includes high-profile disputes arising out of long-tail asbestos and environmental claims. His expertise also covers business interruption claims, among other matters.
    • David is an excellent advocate and trial lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingCléa Liquard
    Up and ComingCléa Liquard

    Cléa Liquard

    Cléa Liquard is developing a strong reputation for her capabilities in insurance policyholder representation. Her client roster includes those in the sports and financial services industries.

Ranked Individuals at Covington & Burling LLP (3)

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    Seth B Schafler

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    David A Luttinger Jr

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    Cléa Liquard

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