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Duane Morris is a recognized leader in the insurance and reinsurance industry, among the true elite of law firms representing insurers' interests in coverage and litigation matters and counseling on corporate, regulatory and transactional issues. Duane Morris is consistently ranked by Chambers USA as one of the most highly rated law firms in the United States for representation of insurers.

Our insurance practice includes more than 100 lawyers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia.

Select areas of focus include:

  • Appellate
  • Bad Faith Defense
  • Bankruptcy
  • Class Actions
  • Corporate and Regulatory
  • Rehabilitation, Liquidation & Insolvency
  • Reinsurance
  • Coverage Litigation and Counseling in several areas, including Asbestos; Pollution and Health Hazard; Commercial Property; Construction; Directors and Officers Coverage; General Liability (Primary and Excess); Professional Liability; and Specialty Lines

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Insurer - California

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Duane Morris LLP has a well-regarded practice with a deep bench and a wide range of expertise that allows it to advise on almost all aspects of insurance law. In particular, it handles everything from company formations to high-stakes litigation and is particularly adroit at handling large environmental claims and providing insight into the workings of the London and European insurance markets. Frequently sought out by an enviable client roster, the team also offers specialist expertise in the management of run-off exposures.

Work Highlights

  • Duane Morris LLP represented Great American Insurance Group with respect to its exposure to the Port of Seattle’s environmental liabilities.

Strengths

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The firm delivers on value with superb advice and counsel. The partners are extremely tied into the insurance industry and up to date on statutory developments and case precedent.

Insurance: Insurer respondent
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Duane Morris can handle the most complex and sophisticated matters. The firm provides great advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip R Matthews
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Philip R Matthews
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Senior Statespeople
Philip Matthews boasts a wealth of expertise in litigating some of the most high-profile and complex long-tail insurance cases in the California market.

Leading lawyer, top of all time California insurance lawyers.

Philip knows everything and has seen everything. He is a delightful guy.

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Max Stern
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Max Stern
Head of Insurance: Insurer
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Band 2
Max Stern has a strong reputation for his insurance coverage and defense work on behalf of carriers. His expertise covers professional liability and workers' compensation, among other areas.

He's a great lawyer, through and through.

Max is the best coverage counsel I have come across in over 30 years in the industry.

Max is a great attorney.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP

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Philip R Matthews
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Philip R Matthews
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Max Stern
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Max Stern
Head of Insurance: Insurer
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Max Stern

Max Stern

Head of Department