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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 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 represented Hitachi Zosen U.S.A. in insurance coverage litigation arising from damage to the “Bertha” tunnel boring machine during the construction of a major Seattle infrastructure project.

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. Her expertise covers claims for wrongful death, business interruption, bodily injury and copyright infringement.

Selena is a capable attorney who really knows her stuff and is passionate about insurance work.

Selena is practical and good on her feet. She also knows when to fight and when to settle and resolve a case.

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 good all-round litigator who is super smart and has great instincts.

Vivek is a visionary attorney. Aside from his legal acumen, he always provides excellent, practical and business-centric guidance.

Vivek is a great coverage lawyer. He is a tireless worker who leaves no stone unturned when analyzing and assessing risk for the client.

Vivek is a brilliant lawyer.

Michael Sharkey
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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 include cases involving environmental contamination and directors' and officers' liability, among other issues.

Michael understands complicated subject matter and invests time into learning about the client's business.

Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP

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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
Michael Sharkey
4
Michael Sharkey
4
Band 4

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