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Skarzynski Marick & Black is a preeminent U.S. law firm dedicated to representing the insurance industry. The firm is recognized for its expertise with a wide variety of insurance, including directors and officers, property and casualty, aviation, professional liability, cyber, and product recall and contamination coverages. The firm represents domestic and international insurers in their most difficult and complex matters, including the enormous exposures faced by the industry over the past several decades. The firm takes great pride in being recognized by Chambers USA as “a go-to firm for complex coverage matters.”
The firm provides strategic counsel to insurers with handling complex, high value claims, drafting policy language and responding to cutting edge matters presenting portfolio risks. It enjoys an international reputation for the strength of its advocacy and the level of dedication it brings to representing insurers in high stakes disputes before state and federal courts across the United States, international tribunals, and arbitration panels. It has achieved well-publicized victories in trial and appellate courts in cases that have shaped insurance principles and established important precedent. The firm’s success is founded on a deep understanding of the insurance industry – from the underwriting, claims, and legal perspectives – and its unmatched commitment to providing outstanding service to its clients.
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Skarzynski Marick & Black represented Zurich in a matter regarding the $15 million primary insurance policy it issued to First NBC Bank Holding Company, after the bank failed in 2017 amid accusations of misconduct.
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The firm is exceptional for its sound legal advice, awareness of the most recent developments in the law and understanding of the current marketplace.
The team is proactive to identify and implement early resolution options when appropriate.
They have the bigger picture in mind at all times.
The team provides breadth of knowledge, industry experience and practical, business-minded solutions.
They have been great problem solvers on some of our dicier matters.
The firm is exceptional for its sound legal advice, awareness of the most recent developments in the law and understanding of the current marketplace.
The team is proactive to identify and implement early resolution options when appropriate.
They have the bigger picture in mind at all times.
The team provides breadth of knowledge, industry experience and practical, business-minded solutions.
They have been great problem solvers on some of our dicier matters.
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James Skarzynski is a deeply experienced litigator who is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in D&O and wider professional liability insurance matters.
His deep experience and exceptional legal acumen make him the perfect choice when a case needs a leader to command a room, bring the parties together and guide them to the most favorable outcome.
He combines technical expertise with sound judgment and strategic thinking.
James is a true pillar in the professional liability insurance coverage space.
Tammy Yuen serves as Skarzynski Marick’s managing partner. Her practice includes representing domestic and international insurance companies in professional liability insurance disputes.
Tammy is a skillful and resourceful attorney who provides superlative analysis, diligence and persistence in her advocacy.
Tammy is a thoughtful litigator and exercises sound judgment.