About

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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 The Continental Insurance Company with respect to coverage claims stemming from a large-scale gas well blow-out.

Strengths

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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.
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.

Max is excellent.

Max is simply the best insurance coverage attorney I have worked with.

Brian Kelly
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Brian Kelly
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Band 4

Brian Kelly excels in representing insurers in coverage claims arising from complex underlying issues. He has particular expertise in environment-related matters.

Brian Kelly is a fabulous attorney.

Brian is a respected coverage attorney.

Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP

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California

Insurance: Insurer

Philip R Matthews
S
Philip R Matthews
S
Senior Statespeople
Max Stern
2
Max Stern
Head of Insurance: Insurer
2
Band 2
Brian Kelly
4
Brian Kelly
4
Band 4

Members

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