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Reed Smith LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

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Reed Smith LLP

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith fields a versatile group offering an impressive geographical spread and a deep pool of talent to facilitate robust representation of policyholders across the full gamut of disputes work. It brings deep expertise in significant commercial general liability cases, including asbestos claims and environmental incidents. The team also demonstrates experience in a host of other matters such as business interruption, D&O and employee discrimination and exhibits considerable skill in coverage disputes within the financial sector, including securities issues and professional conduct matters. Notably, the firm has additional expertise in advising on catastrophic loss claims, including hurricane and wildfire concerns.

Strengths

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  • Reed Smith's attorneys distinguish themselves through in-depth knowledge of insurance litigation and their practical approach to advice.

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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; they are relentless in mediation to maximize recovery.

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  • Reed Smith takes a creative but cautious approach with insurance carriers. It balances the needs of the business with the insurance objectives nicely.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James Cooper
    Band 1James Cooper

    James Cooper

    James Cooper is renowned for his work handling high-stakes litigation on behalf of corporate policyholder clients.

  • Band 2David M Halbreich
    Band 2David M Halbreich

    David M Halbreich

    David Halbreich frequently represents policyholders in the manufacturing, financial services and construction industries, among many others.

  • Band 2John N. Ellison
    Band 2John N. Ellison

    John N. Ellison

    John Ellison is a well-regarded practitioner with notable knowledge of insurance law. He has a respected practice handling insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims, with notable capabilities in mortgage crisis-related insurance issues.
  • Band 3Courtney Horrigan
    Band 3Courtney Horrigan

    Courtney Horrigan

    Courtney Horrigan handles insurance litigation for a broad base of policyholder clients, including leading pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions.

Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (4)

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