Insurance
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 2
Contact number
+1 832 214 3900About
Provided by Cozen O'Connor
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Cozen O'Connor represented Allied World National Assurance Company as coverage counsel regarding claims made by former athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association that the NCAA concealed the dangers associated with concussive blows.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team does a good job of getting to the heart of the issue and laying out what needs to get done."
"The team does a good job of getting to the heart of the issue and laying out what needs to get done."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Ziemianski is relied upon by insurers and reinsurers for representation in a vast array of first and third-party claims.
"Joe is very intelligent, reasonable and approachable."
Stephen Pate focuses his practice on bad faith matters, coverage disputes and broker malpractice.
"Stephen has vast experience. He knows the ins and outs of insurance law."
Alicia Curran focuses her practice on bad faith matters, coverage disputes and broker malpractice.
"Alicia has a good legal mind and is a good brief writer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cozen O'Connor
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