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Perkins Coie's Insurance Recovery lawyers have shaped pro-policyholder law in nearly every jurisdiction in the United States. We are among the elite firms in the country that represent only policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. Our lawyers have a broad range of experience and a record of success in enforcing policyholders’ rights to coverage under almost every type of commercial insurance policy for a wide range of losses and liabilities.

We have represented the leading companies in almost every industry, including FORTUNE 500 and Global 500 companies, as well as public sector policyholders. We also have helped various entities maximize insurance proceeds in complex bankruptcy proceedings. We have negotiated with, and litigated against, virtually every major insurer in the United States, as well as in the London and Bermuda markets, having recovered billions of dollars in insurance proceeds for our clients.

Our group has significant experience with various major industry captives, such as AEGIS, ICI Mutual and OIL, among others. Our lawyers also have experience with a wide range of specialized insurance policies and coverages. These include but are not limited to: additional insured endorsements, captive reinsurance, employee benefits liability, fiduciary liability, marine-cargo, event cancellation, political risk, private mortgage insurance, professional athlete disability insurance and satellite insurance.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The widely renowned policyholder practice at Perkins Coie LLP is known for its handling of high-stakes litigation, including toxic torts, data breaches and insurance-linked bankruptcy matters. The firm frequently represents major mining, engineering and technology companies and is noted for its strong knowledge of Bermuda Form law as well as the support it provides in legacy insurance matters.

Work Highlights

  • Perkins Coie LLP represented Hawaiian Electric Industries and its subsidiaries on all insurance coverage issues related to the August 2023 Lahaina, Maui wildfires involving claims for more than USD5 billion in losses.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Selena Linde
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Selena Linde
2
Band 2

Selena Linde leads the highly respected policyholder practice at Perkins Coie LLP. Her expertise covers claims for wrongful death, business interruption, bodily injury and copyright infringement.

If there's anything complex, we go to her. She handles all things insurance and really understands us.

She's great for anything coverage-related. When I need to make sure insurers are living up to responsibilities and honouring polices, she's my first call. She is a great all-around insurance attorney.

Selena is an extremely strong advocate and excels at oral argument. She is strategic and is an effective negotiator.

It's hard to imagine anyone else could have done a better job than she has done for us. She is exceptional and I would give her the highest possible recognition. She makes a real difference.

Selena has strong business acumen. Her subject matter expertise and pragmatism are also key strengths. She has a very good way of translating her advice to be applicable and is very responsive.

Vivek Chopra
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Vivek Chopra
2
Band 2
Vivek Chopra is an adept trial lawyer who provides corporate policyholders with the benefit of his coverage litigation expertise, particularly in the manufacturing and finance sectors.

Vivek is a terrific writer and deep thinker. He is practical and strategic in his focus.

Vivek is super smart and responsive.

He is very smart and knows his area. He is not afraid to give a view. He is fun to work with and gives you straight advice. I would always recommend him.

Vivek is tremendous and we receive top-notch service from him.

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Michael Sharkey
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Band 4

Michael Sharkey offers clients deep knowledge of insurance law on the policyholder side. His areas of experience includes cases involving environmental contamination and directors' and officers' liability, among other issues.

Michael is very experienced and able to explain complicated matters.

He has encyclopedic knowledge of insurance law.

Michael is an excellent lawyer.

He is a great lawyer and adds a lot of depth to his firm's practice.

Michael is able to see connections and make nuanced arguments that benefit his clients because of his depth of knowledge.

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Insurance: Policyholder

Selena Linde
2
Selena Linde
2
Band 2
Vivek Chopra
2
Vivek Chopra
2
Band 2
4
Michael Sharkey
4
Band 4

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