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What the Team is Known For

Smith, Gambrell & Russell is a specialist reinsurance team offering broad experience litigating disputes arising from breach of contract, life insurance and personal injury claims, among others. Additional capabilities in arbitrations in the insurance space.

Work Highlights

  • Smith, Gambrell & Russell represented Employers Reassurance Corporation in arbitration with American United Life Insurance Company over funding for a trust account securing ERAC's obligations under reinsurance agreements for AUL's long-term care business.

Strengths

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"The team has extremely deep knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance markets."

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"Smith, Gambrell & Russell's attorneys are strategic thinkers who will tailor their advice to the commercial realities of a given situation."

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Notable Practitioners

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Joe McCullough
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Joe McCullough
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Joe McCullough handles litigation and arbitrations on behalf of industry-leading reinsurance clients. His expertise includes managing high-value claims stemming from bankruptcy and personal injury-related losses.
"No one understands the reinsurance dispute resolution practice better than Joe. His sophistication and responsiveness are world class.""Joe is one of the top attorneys in the reinsurance arbitration business."
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Jim Boland
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Jim Boland
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Jim Boland is retained by clients for representation in disputes relating to life insurance, casualty and property, including class action claims.
"Jim is incredibly hard-working and a joy to work with."
"Jim is outstanding - an excellent litigator in all respects."
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Thomas Bush
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Thomas Bush
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Thomas Bush specializes in insurance and reinsurance matters, representing global reinsurers in lawsuits and arbitrations related to large scale losses.
"Tom is deeply knowledgeable."
"Tom is one of the best. He delivers a strategy to suit a situation and always thinks outside the box."
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Joe McCullough
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Joe McCullough
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Jim Boland
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Jim Boland
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Thomas Bush
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Thomas Bush
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