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Honigman LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Honigman LLP

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Honigman's Insurance Recovery Group represents policyholders in all aspects of insurance recovery – from negotiating policy language to analyzing claims to negotiating, advocating and litigating coverage disputes. Our singular goal is to maximize our policyholder clients’ recovery of insurance and reinsurance proceeds to which they are entitled.

Whether our clients are dealing with first party losses or defending third party claims, our attorneys provide support and guidance throughout the process. Our attorneys also litigate and arbitrate insurance disputes for corporate policyholders and their individual insureds involving every type of coverage, from first party property losses and business interruption claim to every form of liability coverage – professional and general liability, D&O, securities fraud, antitrust, cyber and data breaches.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Honigman's Illinois insurance practice is known for resolving coverage disputes nationwide through negotiation and litigation for policyholders across various insurance policies. It has a range of commercial clients in insurance coverage and recovery matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Honigman LLP represented Realty Advisors, Ltd. in a coverage action pending in state court in Illinois brought by Truck Insurance Exchange.

Strengths

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  • No insurance recovery project is too complex. They make the complex simple and solve problems for their clients.

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  • They are very well versed in the insurance space.

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  • The team offers superior knowledge in both technical details of insurance, litigation and dispute resolution and the strategy to effectuate the best result.

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  • Honigman is distinguished by its deep knowledge of the insurance industry, practical approach to matters and common-sense value-add to our company.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paula E Litt
    Band 1Paula E Litt

    Paula E Litt

    Paula Litt is widely considered a leader in the Chicago market and is regularly retained by both private and corporate clients to handle a variety of complex policyholder-side disputes.
    • She is very thoughtful and creative from a strategic standpoint.

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    • Paula is an exceptional attorney and her advice is highly valued on all insurance-related matters.

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    • She understands extremely complicated coverage issues and is highly skilled at advising clients on complex matters in a clear and digestible way.

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    • She has a great depth of knowledge and a great grasp of the facts of a case.

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  • Band 3Evan Knott
    Band 3Evan Knott

    Evan Knott

    Evan Knott draws praise for his representation of policyholders in disputes and litigation.

    • Evan is a go-to partner for insurance recovery in Illinois and nationally.

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    Paula E Litt

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