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Kennedys

Insurance

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Insurance - New Jersey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kennedys has a leading insurance coverage group within the state that enjoys a strong reputation for its broad experience in the insurance defense space. The firm regularly represents insurance companies at the state and federal level in matters including business torts, personal injury, product liability, construction defects, bankruptcy issues and reinsurance. The firm is able to leverage a global network of offices to supplement its established New Jersey presence.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kennedys CMK represented Liberty Mutual Insurance in a declaratory judgement action in the Supreme Court for the State of Delaware, in connection to an excess insurance policy issued to The Cigna Group.

Strengths

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  • Kennedys provides timely analysis on complex insurance coverage issues.

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  • The firm is distinguished by its depth of experience and responsiveness to client's business issues.

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  • I have confidence in the group's experience, strategic and analytical abilities and capacity for complex matters.

    Insurance respondentUSA

  • The firm's service levels and responsiveness are top notch.

    Insurance respondentUSA

  • Kennedys has a very deep bench of very talented coverage attorneys.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Carroll
    Christopher Carroll

    Christopher Carroll

    Christopher Carroll is a distinguished practitioner who regularly handles a range of insurance coverage disputes. He is revered by clients for his experience and knowledge.

    • Chris is knowledgeable, strategic, confident and understands business considerations.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Chris is practical, experienced and commercially aware.

      Insurance respondentUSA
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  • Meg Catalano
    Meg Catalano

    Meg Catalano

    Meg Catalano is well regarded for her representation of insurers in coverage disputes. She offers experience in handling high-profile environmental contamination and toxic torts.

    • Meg is highly respected in the insurance bar. She is a tenacious adversary and knows how and when to be commercial to get a matter resolved.

      Insurance respondentUSA
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  • Kristin Gallagher
    Kristin Gallagher

    Kristin Gallagher

    Kristin Gallagher acts on a wide range of insurance disputes, including covering disputes involving property damage, business interruptions, product liability, professional risk and catastrophic events.

    • Kristin's written work product is always strong, it is well written and displays strong advocacy.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Kristin has a great ability to roll up her sleeves and do the work needed, while at the same time managing others in her team. She does A+ work.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Kristin is a true leader, who is super smart and very attentive to client needs. When a case is in her hands, there are no worries.

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  • Gary Kull
    Gary Kull

    Gary Kull

    Garry Kull is an experienced insurance lawyer with a highly regarded practice, particularly in coverage. He regularly represents leading insurance companies in litigation surrounding professional liability, environmental and construction cases in both state and federal court.

    • Gary is a heavy hitter who knows the law.

      Insurance respondentUSA
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  • Heather E. Simpson
    Heather E. Simpson

    Heather E. Simpson

    Heather Simpson has significant experience defending insurers in coverage disputes involving sexual abuse and personal injury claims.
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