USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
Ranked Individuals
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Pillsbury has a respected insurance practice with a strong focus on representing policyholders in the energy, construction and natural resources sphere. The firm has particular strength in environmental contamination, D&O and property damage and offers considerable expertise in handling insurance litigation with international and cross-border aspects.
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Pillsbury represented BellSouth, AT&T and Pacific Bell in complex coverage litigation against over 50 insurers concerning claims arising from alleged environmental damage linked to lead-clad cables.
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The lawyers have the ability to be both technical experts and relatable at the same time.
Pillsbury has great depth of expertise in insurance coverage matters.
The Pillsbury group is experienced, responsive, sharp and knowledgeable about market conditions across the country.
The Pillsbury team offers superb client communication and sound, defensible recommendations delivered with clarity and follow-up.
Pillsbury attorneys are commercially driven and pragmatic.
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Mark Plumer is frequently retained by industrial and energy sector policyholder clients for representation in complex, and often cross-border, insurance disputes.
Peter Gillon is co-head of the national insurance recovery and advisory group at Pillsbury. He frequently handles complex disputes arising from D&O, pollution and business interruption claims.
Peter is a great attorney who is very helpful and commercial.
Peter is personable and extraordinarily smart and clever. He always goes the extra mile for his clients.
Gerald Konkel draws widespread praise for his success in significant insurance recovery matters for clients from a range of industries, including manufacturing, food and drink and pharmaceuticals.
Gerald is a trusted adviser for his clients, and he has a nice practice and reputation in the area.
David Klein has extensive experience in litigating coverage claims on behalf of policyholders, including in relation to D&O, environmental and event cancellation policies. He frequently represents clients from the energy, manufacturing and financial services industries, among others.
David is an impressive policyholder counsel.
David has a balanced constellation of attributes, which make him a top-notch coverage counsel.
I could not ask for more from David – he is tireless, thorough and he wins!
Melissa Lesmes is noted for her construction-focused insurance recovery and coverage practice. She fields additional expertise in environmental-related claims.
Melissa has a good reputation in her niche policyholder-side construction litigation practice.
Insurance: Policyholder
Insurance: Policyholder
Insurance: Policyholder
Insurance: Policyholder
Insurance: Policyholder
USA 2026
Practice area: Insurance: Policyholder
Location: California
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