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Our insurance lawyers have a nuanced understanding of our clients’ policy-based business risks and legal exposure that comes from our long-term, loyal service to the industry. We represent companies that cover the Fortune 1000 in complex, high-exposure insurance, reinsurance, and claim recovery disputes. Our clients rely on our reputation for success in high-risk, high-profile cases to reinforce their own reputations and client relationships. We provide strategic, effective representation in alternative dispute resolution proceedings like arbitrations, reference and appraisals, and mediations. Whatever the forum or dispute, our insurance attorneys can call upon both an internal staff of investigators and a team of external experts who are always at-the-ready to advise or testify. Through decades of courtroom success, we have earned industry leadership and respect while helping clients mitigate exposure stemming from unanticipated losses.



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Insurance - Massachusetts

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The insurance group at Robins Kaplan has substantive experience handling business interruption claims, including those arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its other areas of expertise include insurance matters related to property damage and construction defects.

Work Highlights

  • Robins Kaplan successfully represented Liberty Mutual in a motion to dismiss, in their entirety and with prejudice, Tao Group Holdings' pandemic-related coverage claims, along with its claims for bad faith and unfair claims practices, worth tens of millions of dollars.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Kitces
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James Kitces
2
Band 2

James Kitces is managing partner of Robins Kaplan's Boston office and an experienced insurance litigator. He has expertise in both direct and reinsurance coverage disputes.

James is the strongest overall lawyer I have met. If he is not familiar with something, he can get the information needed in any case.

James Kitces is a great attorney.

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Melissa D'Alelio
Head of Insurance
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Band 2
Melissa D'Alelio has a strong track record representing insurers in a range of complex claims. Her expertise includes business interruption losses as well as bodily injury and wrongful death claims.

Melissa is detail-oriented and on top of things. I never have to request an update as she's so proactive. Her communication is thorough and thoughtful.

Jonathan Mutch
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Jonathan Mutch
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Band 3
Jonathan Mutch has a great deal of expertise in handling insurance claims and coverage disputes concerning large or catastrophic losses.

Jon is a superb advocate for his clients.

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Massachusetts

Insurance

James Kitces
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James Kitces
2
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2
Melissa D'Alelio
Head of Insurance
2
Band 2
Jonathan Mutch
3
Jonathan Mutch
3
Band 3

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