Department profile
Phelps Dunbar LLP

Insurance

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina


Phelps Dunbar LLP

Rankings

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Insurance - North Carolina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP possesses an experienced team of insurance practitioners highly sought after by a broad client base of insurers. The firm expertly handles complex coverage claims involving a raft of issues, including property, commercial general liability, personal injury. It also handles bad faith and extra contractual litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar represented Hartford Fire Insurance Company in coverage and bad faith litigation brought by HOC, LLC in connection with thousands of hair relaxer product-related cases.

Strengths

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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.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Phelps Dunbar display knowledge, attention to detail, and client-first pragmatism with respect to litigation and resolution strategies.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The team is responsive, decisive and look for a reasonable solution.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The team provides outstanding communication and is proactive in calling to keep me informed on matters.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • 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.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kevin O'Brien
    Band 1Kevin O'Brien

    Kevin O'Brien

    Kevin O'Brien is an experienced insurance litigator frequently sought after by carriers to handle first and third-party coverage matters and bad faith litigation arising from a variety of contexts.
    • Kevin shows real professionalism. He's a stellar lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Kevin understands our business environment and provides practical advice that aligns with our commercial goals. He offers dependable and courteous client service.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Kevin is very knowledgeable and reasonable. He states his client's position confidently while not stopping you from reaching a reasonable resolution. He is persuasive without being abrasive.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 1Tom Contois
    Band 1Tom Contois

    Tom Contois

    Tom Contois focuses his practice on the representation of insurance carriers in coverage claims and bad faith litigation, with experience handling nuisance, construction and property damage-related cases.
    • Tom is very knowledgeable and reasonable in his approach.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Tom has done a brilliant job managing complex coverage issues. He is conscious of business implications, prevailing industry trends, and relevant case law.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Tom has a razor-sharp legal mind.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Tom is the go-to for our most complex coverage matters.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAnna Cathcart
    Up and ComingAnna Cathcart

    Anna Cathcart

    Anna Cathcart is widely sought after to advise on insurance coverage and handle claims under a wide variety of policies. She has handled cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic injuries, among other issues.

    • I have a lot of respect for Anna. She's very knowledgeable about the latest case law and also very easy to work with.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Anna is very knowledgeable and reasonable in her approach.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingChristy Maple
    Up and ComingChristy Maple

    Christy Maple

    Christy Maple is noted for her experience acting for insurers on coverage disputes, including those involving property damage and personal injury, among others.

    • Christy has been excellent in her analysis. She is always available to talk things through, she understands the issues deeply, and thinks very strategically and thoughtfully.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Christy breaks complex legal matters down so everyone can understand.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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