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Reed Smith LLP

Insurance

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Reed Smith LLP

Rankings

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Insurance - Pennsylvania

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith is a preeminent firm housing a diverse insurance practice. The Pittsburgh-based team's areas of skill range from general liability and mortgage insurance to business interruption and crime coverage issues. The firm's standout regional reputation is reinforced by its global footprint and notable experience in international insurance disputes. The firm attracts an impressive roster of corporate policyholders from an array of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services. It also demonstrates expertise in handling insurance cases relating to workers' rights.

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Strengths

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  • Reed Smith has great depth of knowledge of insurance recovery claims. Its team are very effective litigators with great attention to detail.

    Insurance respondentUSA

  • The oral advocacy skills of Reed Smith's team are very impressive.

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  • Reed Smith is able to coordinate complex information and strategy. It has a fantastic ability to anticipate the opposition's next move and to provide the most effective and relevant information to court.

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  • Reed Smith demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and a clear understanding of the nuances involved in our situation. The team doesn't just provide theoretical advice, it actively engages in discussions, identifies positions that are most beneficial to us, and supports those positions while assisting in negotiations.

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  • Reed Smith demonstrates an unfailing attention to detail and a relentless drive to deliver first-rate work product, often under tight time constraints.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Courtney Horrigan
    Courtney Horrigan

    Courtney Horrigan

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

    • We view Courtney as an extension of our team. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and reliable. Overall, she is a great partner to work with and truly provides top-notch service.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Courtney Horrigan is extremely knowledgeable in helping us.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Courtney Horrigan is great, I'm a fan.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • I hear nothing but good things about Courtney Horrigan. Her reputation is very good.

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  • John N. Ellison
    John N. Ellison

    John N. Ellison

    John Ellison represents policyholders in large insurance coverage disputes. He has experience in matters concerning a vast array of policies, including those relating to catastrophic losses and major property damage.

    • John Ellison is a phenomenal person, by reputation and in the work that I do with him. He is a fantastic lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • John Ellison is a formidable lawyer.

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  • Timothy Law
    Timothy Law

    Timothy Law

    Timothy Law represents clients in disputes concerning a broad array of insurance recovery issues. He has key expertise in both litigation and international arbitration, with experience handling proceedings in both London and Bermuda.

    • Timothy Law's depth of knowledge, proactive involvement and ability to provide practical business-focused advice set him apart. He consistently responds rapidly to any inquiries and is quick to develop a clear plan of action whenever issues arise.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Timothy is great to work with.

      Insurance respondentUSA

    • Timothy has lots of experience. He interfaces very well with other counsel and makes compelling, successful arguments.

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