About

Provided by Herrick, Feinstein LLP

Herrick often works alongside or against many of the firms and lawyers that are currently ranked in this area, and we believe strongly that our team belongs in the rankings with this impressive group. Herrick represents key players in the insurance industry, including major insurance companies and reinsurers, agents and brokers in insurance coverage disputes, complex litigation, regulatory concerns and transactional matters. The Herrick team consists of seasoned insurance and commercial litigators, and our clients turn to us to handle their most sophisticated business issues, legal challenges and disputes. We represent insurers in the negotiation, resolution and litigation of complex insurance coverage matters across a range of industries. This includes defending against first-party and third-party coverage claims, allegations of bad faith and unfair claims practices and in contribution/indemnification and priority of coverage disputes between insurance companies. We regularly analyze complex coverage questions, review policy language and advise on the best course of action with respect to claims brought by insureds. We also provide legal advice regarding potential liability for excess judgments, and how to best protect the company against these types of claims. Through our work as national coverage counsel for several insurers, including the nation’s largest provider of liability insurance to public housing authorities, we have handled the full range of coverage issues.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - New York

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Herrick, Feinstein offers an active insurance and reinsurance disputes practice. The firm handles litigation and arbitration across a wide range of mandates, including coverage issues, liability matters and allocation disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Herrick, Feinstein LLP represented Lexington Insurance Company in litigation concerning reimbursement of its contribution to a settlement arising from a bus accident that caused personal injury and property damage.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan R. Lyons
4
Alan R. Lyons
4
Band 4

Alan R. Lyons is noted for his robust insurance disputes practice, which sees him frequently handle matters relating to reinsurance and coverage disputes, particularly within the housing industry.

Alan's results are exceptional and consistent.

Shivani Poddar
U
Shivani Poddar
U
Up and Coming

Shivani Poddar handles a range of litigation, arbitration and mediation for insurance companies, with work spanning coverage disputes, liability issues and indemnification claims.

Shivani is extremely knowledgeable, adept at explaining the issue in a clear and concise manner and willing to discuss all aspects you feel necessary to understand the issue.

Ranked Lawyers at
Herrick, Feinstein LLP

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

Alan R. Lyons
4
Alan R. Lyons
4
Band 4
Shivani Poddar
U
Shivani Poddar
U
Up and Coming

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