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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
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The team adeptly advances creative and novel theories to maximize policy holder recovery. Their performance during oral argument in litigation is flawless. Relentless in mediation to maximize recovery.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSAReed Smith were super-responsive.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSAThey were extraordinarily responsive, always available, listened to our questions and provided the answers.
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Senior Statespeople Carolyn Rosenberg
Carolyn Rosenberg attracts widespread praise for a contentious insurance practice that sees her represent a broad variety of corporate clients. She is the top D&O insurance lawyer.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSACarolyn is a valued partner who is aggressive and creative in finding solutions.
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Band 1 
Band 1 John S Vishneski
John Vishneski operates a market-leading practice representing policyholders in significant coverage disputes. His expertise includes advising on harmful exposure claims and handling complex arbitrations. He is thoughtful, creative and knows the insurance industry extremely well. He has done a masterful job piecing together dense policies and his work product is exceptional.
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Band 1 John Shugrue
John Shugrue frequently acts for national and international corporate clients in environmental, personal injury and property damage-related claims, among others. He is talented, confident and he handles very large exposure cases.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSAJohn is a brilliant mastermind in policyholder insurance litigation.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Thomas A Marrinson
Thomas Marrinson counsels policyholders with regard to complex insurance issues, frequently representing clients in coverage litigation, including those involving mass tort claims and D&O liability matters. He is an excellent policyholder attorney who litigates highly complex matters.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSAHe excels at advocating for his clients and navigating the facts of a case.
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Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (4)
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Carolyn Rosenberg
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