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What the Team is Known For

The versatile team at McDermott Will & Schulte is adept at handling major coverage litigation, bad faith claims and reinsurance disputes. The firm has particular expertise in life and health insurance and demonstrates specialist knowledge in relation to captive insurance companies and tax-related matters. The firm's expertise also extends to disputes arising from long-tail environmental and toxic tort claims.

Work Highlights

  • McDermott Will & Schulte represented Allianz Global Risk US Insurance Company and affiliated insurers in high-profile appellate and coverage litigation arising from the Boy Scouts of America's Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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McDermott shows stability, intelligence and empathy, both in seeing the needs of the client and understanding the other side.

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MWS offers a unique combination of deep legal expertise and personalized client attention.

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The team does a good job of distilling complex issues for the clients to understand.

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Notable Practitioners

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Margaret H Warner
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Margaret H Warner
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Margaret Warner is a celebrated litigator with extensive experience in coverage defense and high-stakes disputes. Her expertise includes leading clients through cybersecurity, sexual misconduct, asbestos and professional liability claims.

Peg is a leader and a commanding presence. She is an excellent lawyer who is always concerned with her client's needs.

Peg is an exceptional attorney. She is highly sophisticated, insightful and deeply dedicated. Her mastery of the law and business issues consistently sets her apart as one of the finest lawyers we’ve had the privilege to work with.

She is strategic and understands her audience in all situations.

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Ryan Smethurst
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Ryan Smethurst
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Ryan Smethurst co-heads the firm's insurance litigation and counseling team. He has key experience in a wide range of complex coverage disputes, and in major cases concerning sexual abuse, bodily injury and asbestos claims.

Ryan is a very experienced litigator.

Ryan Smethurst is a tremendous attorney.

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Margaret H Warner
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