About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

We provide practical and efficient legal solutions for the unique challenges and complexities of insurance and reinsurance. With more than 100 years of experience in insurance law, we help clients succeed as they face new market forces, emerging risks, and evolving regulations. We provide clients with a comprehensive approach, led by attorneys who collaborate to address any regulatory, transactional, or litigation need our insurance and reinsurance clients may have.

Our team includes attorneys with industry-specific experience in a variety of areas, from antitrust, corporate finance, and tax to intellectual property, privacy and cybersecurity, and employment law. As one of the few firms with broad capabilities and experience in multistate and international insurance transactions and regulation, we provide practical guidance and insights into the many issues associated with mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, and acquisitions of insurance companies, brokerages, and their insurance-related assets and liabilities. We also structure, document, negotiate, and close insurance and reinsurance transactions of various kinds and complexity.

With more than 100 years of experience serving all segments of the insurance industry, our team helps insurance industry clients effectively confront today’s issues while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow.

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Insurance: Insurer - California

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The robust insurance practice at Troutman Pepper Locke is known for handling substantial coverage disputes in the areas of professional liability, environmental contamination, product liability and D&O. The firm also has a growing focus on data breaches and cyber insurance and regularly advises major insurers on complex litigation involving excess policies, policy exclusions and multiple towers of insurance. The team acts for clients at both trial and appellate level.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented United Educators Insurance in a coverage claim dispute with Los Angeles Community College District, regarding coverage for a $10m sexual harassment lawsuit.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin F Kieffer
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Kevin F Kieffer
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Kevin Kieffer is an active litigator with broad experience across the full gamut of coverage matters. He regularly represents insurance carriers with regards to claims under cyber, professional and general liability policies.
"He's an experienced litigator who is very good at giving strategic advice. He sees the long game and helps us get to the right answer in a way that's efficient."
"He's a very solid, savvy lawyer."
Terrence R McInnis
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Terrence R McInnis
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Band 3
Terrence McInnis is relied upon by insurance industry clients for representation in high-stakes claims, including those stemming from environmental and pollution damage, sexual abuse accusations and contractual disputes.
"Terrence is knowledgeable, careful and very good."
"A calming influence who gave good advice on a difficult matter."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Insurance: Insurer

Kevin F Kieffer
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Kevin F Kieffer
3
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Terrence R McInnis
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Terrence R McInnis
3
Band 3

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