Chambers Review
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Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia
What the Team is Known For
Thompson HD Law is a highly capable insurance boutique specialising in representing policyholders. The firm is active in the area of property damage claims. Its clients include hospitality businesses and various healthcare providers. The team has additional capability in matters concerning representations and warranties insurance and business interruption policies.
Strengths
The firm is very creative in its approach to difficult coverage issues. I appreciate its responsiveness and quick but thoughtful turnarounds.
Thompson HD lawyers take a vested interest in its matters and its clients' success.
Thompson HD has strategic partners and very strong attorneys who are great writers and fantastic at client relations.
I was impressed with the very short read-in required for Thompson HD to learn our business and risk appetite.
Work Highlights
Thompson HD Law represented Host Hotels & Resort in insurance recovery matters in connection with property loss claims at multiple Florida hotels arising from Hurrican Ian.
Notable practitioners
Gary Thompson maintains a respected practice that includes handling property-related insurance claims, particularly in the hospitality industry. He also has experience in D&O, cyber and business interruption matters.
Gary has carved out a big name for himself in the property business interruption space, and he is a go-to person on those types of claims.
Gary is a pioneer in the hospitality industry, representing policyholders.
Gary is a sophisticated thinker and advocate.
Julie Hammerman is the co-founder and managing partner of Thompson HD Law. She is adept at handling a range of property and business coverage claims. Her experience includes construction and real estate matters, alongside cases relating to natural disasters.
Julie is incredibly efficient and creative.
Julie has a dedication to her clients that is truly impressive. She thinks outside the box on solutions for her clients, and she quickly becomes a trusted adviser.
Julie is an excellent litigator.
Kristin is a hard-working, dedicated and creative attorney.
Kristin is a fierce advocate.
Kristin is exceptional and one of the most gifted client relation lawyers I have ever worked with.