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Shapiro Sher’s Insurance Law practice group represents insurance companies, policyholders, risk-retention groups, and government agencies in complex insurance litigation matters, as well as transactional and administrative insurance matters, at the federal and state level.

Headed by Alex J. Brown, the practice group is experienced in all aspects of insurance law. Mr. Brown, a former Assistant Attorney General and Senior Counsel to the Maryland Insurance Administration, has won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts in insurance-related matters. His experience in both the private and public sector has enabled him to defend many companies facing an array of charges under complex Maryland insurance statutes, as well as to advise government agencies, including the Maryland Insurance Administration.

Shapiro Sher’s Insurance Law group is also experienced in representing businesses in achieving optimal claim payouts from insurance providers following events such as floods, fires, or weather-related crises, as well as situations involving the sudden revocation or suspension of a license.

In addition, the group represents businesses and individuals, insurers, brokers, captive insurance companies, risk-retention groups and others in an array of transactional matters involving insurance coverage and claims assistance. 

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What the Team is Known For

Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler has a growing reputation for its representation of insurance companies, as well as individual insurers. It handles a range of regulatory and transactional matters, advising on charges under Maryland Insurance statutes.

Work Highlights

  • Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler represented a regional manufacturing plant in filing a commercial insurance claim to cover a theft of $5 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alex J. Brown
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Alex J. Brown
Head of Insurance
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Alex Brown heads the insurance practice at the firm and represents insurance companies and producers in coverage disputes before state and federal courts, as well as on regulatory matters. He is also experienced in the representation of policyholders.

His greatest strength is that he has a lot of knowledge of the legal landscape, as well as the regulatory landscape. He is also able to come up with creative arguments.

Alex is available when needed and always takes the time to explain the situation and helps us understand the options available.

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Alex J. Brown
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Alex J. Brown
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Members

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Alex J. Brown

Alex J. Brown

Head of Department

Kelynn Carter Poinsette

Michael S Bullock

Patrick J L Dillon

Industries

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Construction

Finance

Government Contracting

Insurance

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