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Cozen O'Connor

Insurance

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Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O’Connor is an internationally recognized leader in the area of insurance coverage and claims litigation. The firm has two offices in Texas, Dallas and Houston, and our Texas based team plays a vital role in representing our clients within the insurance industry. With over 100 dedicated insurance coverage attorneys in 30 cities across two continents, our team handles complex matters for clients across the U.S. and around the world.

We represent primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies. Collectively, our attorneys have experience in virtually every line of business. Our insurance practice areas include property, casualty & specialty products, bad faith, professional liability coverage, strategic risk and complex litigation, and reinsurance.

Our attorneys have been serving as lead trial counsel or national coordinating counsel in complex coverage litigation for five decades. The team includes fellows in the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Coverage Counsel, as well as individuals and practices highly ranked by Chambers & Partners USA. The Legal 500 United States and other publications. We frequently author widely cited treatises and various publications on insurance law.

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Insurance - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Sizable national firm Cozen O'Connor has notable expertise acting in complex coverage disputes for an impressive client base of insurers, brokers and reinsurers. Frequently called upon to handle claims including property damage, general liability and personal injury, it offers further experience defending class actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Cozen O'Connor represented Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Company in a declaratory judgment action arising out of underlying litigation over the September 2017 mass shooting in Plano.

Strengths

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  • Cozen O'Connor has first-class lawyers.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Cozen O'Connor has in-depth understanding of Texas law and emerging issues specific to insurance litigation.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • In a nutshell, Cozen provides quality work with quick turnaround times and responsiveness.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joseph Ziemianski
    Band 1Joseph Ziemianski

    Joseph Ziemianski

    Joseph Ziemianski is relied upon by insurers and reinsurers for representation in a vast array of first and third-party claims.
    • He is super responsive and provides extremely high-quality work and advice.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Joseph is an extremely smart, client-focused and highly-skilled attorney.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 2Stephen Pate
    Band 2Stephen Pate

    Stephen Pate

    Stephen Pate focuses his practice on bad faith matters, coverage disputes and broker malpractice.
    • Stephen is an expert legal adviser who provides advice in relation to our business needs.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Stephen is an insurance expert with knowledge on all aspects and on litigation strategies.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • He is an outstanding lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Alicia Curran
    Band 4Alicia Curran

    Alicia Curran

    Alicia Curran focuses her practice on bad faith matters, coverage disputes and broker malpractice.
    • Alicia is a very smart attorney.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Susan Egeland
    Band 4Susan Egeland

    Susan Egeland

    Susan Egeland is noted for her broad experience as a litigator. She is particularly knowledgeable of matters pertaining to violations of the Texas Insurance Code.
    • Susan is an extremely good lawyer - she is very concise and efficient in her descriptions and strategic thinking.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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