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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.



Chambers Review

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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 served as lead counsel to Factory Mutual Insurance Company in responding to an appeal brought by Tumi and Samsonite at the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit concerning COVID-19 business interruption coverage.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Kitces
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James Kitces
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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 offers great insight and knowledge into the insurance industry.

James Kitces is a really impressive lawyer.

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Melissa D'Alelio
Head of Insurance
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Band 2

Chair of Robins Kaplan's insurance group, 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 D'Alelio consistently demonstrates a high level of legal acumen and strategic leadership.

Melissa demonstrates exceptional client service, consistently high general service level and a high level of legal sophistication.

Melissa is always great to work with. She offers a thorough analysis of a matter, which leads to an action plan to assist with resolution.

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.

Jonathan is a very experienced lawyer.

Jonathan Mutch's knowledge and experience is exceptional.

Taylore Karpa Schollard
Associates to watch

Taylore Karpa Schollard is an associate at Robins Kaplan who specializes in complex insurance coverage litigation and policy interpretation.

Taylore Karpa Schollard is a great associate.

Taylore is a bright lawyer and a good litigator.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Massachusetts

Insurance

James Kitces
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James Kitces
2
Band 2
2
Melissa D'Alelio
Head of Insurance
2
Band 2
Jonathan Mutch
3
Jonathan Mutch
3
Band 3
Taylore Karpa Schollard
Associates to watch

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