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Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark J Plumer
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Mark J Plumer
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Band 1

Mark Plumer is frequently retained by industrial and energy sector policyholder clients for representation in complex, and often cross-border, insurance disputes.

Peter Gillon
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Peter Gillon
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Band 1

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
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Gerald Konkel
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Band 2

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 F Klein
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David F Klein
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Band 3

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 C Lesmes
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Melissa C Lesmes
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Band 4

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.

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District of Columbia

Insurance: Policyholder

Mark J Plumer
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Mark J Plumer
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Band 1
Peter Gillon
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Peter Gillon
1
Band 1
Gerald Konkel
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Gerald Konkel
2
Band 2
David F Klein
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David F Klein
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Band 3
Melissa C Lesmes
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Melissa C Lesmes
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Band 4