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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP has a broad-based insurance sector practice, which sees it handle both domestic and cross-border matters on behalf of insurers, brokers and underwriters. It expertly handles a wide array of coverage litigation as well as assisting with regulatory matters. The firm has experience in claims concerning personal injury, property and commercial general liability, among other issues.

Notable practitioners

Raleigh-based Kevin O'Brien and Tom Contois are key contacts at the firm.

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Strengths

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  • Phelps Dunbar attorneys are excellent negotiators who can provide hands-on consulting when desired.

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  • The firm has a deep bench of great communicators.

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  • It has an amazing team that provides the best service out of any law firm we deal with in the US. They are also good litigators, with very strong negotiation skills.

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  • Phelps Dunbar has a deep understanding of our specific needs and strategic objectives. It provides timely responses and demonstrates deep expertise, strategic insight and effective advocacy.

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  • Phelps Dunbar strongly communicates and responds in a timely fashion to all inquiries and deadlines. They also take into consideration applicable case law.

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