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USA Guide 2026 : Ohio
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About
Provided by Tucker Ellis LLP
The Tucker Ellis Insurance Group assists our clients – including many of the world’s largest and most respected insurers – in meeting their business program, claim, and litigation needs.
We draft coverage programs and endorsements that ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations. Our specially prepared broker/agent agreements strengthen and support business operations under clear standards to avoid unnecessary disputes that can detract from successful and profitable relationships. And when disputes arise with business partners, the Insurance Group has the experience to represent our clients in enforcing and defending their rights in both judicial and arbitration settings.
We provide claim assistance, including the development of complete and thoughtful coverage opinions, the ongoing monitoring of claims and defense counsel (and the analysis of legal defense fees), and active participation in strategic and settlement discussions. Our approach supports our clients’ business relationship needs, while protecting their financial interests on an individual claim and programmatic basis.
When necessary, we file and defend declaratory relief and bad faith litigation in jurisdictions throughout the United States, often partnering with our Appellate & Legal Issues Group to boil down complex or challenging issues into persuasive factual and legal arguments.
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Strengths
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They have deep knowledge and relationships in the jurisdiction.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSATucker Ellis is very efficient and rational in its approach to litigation.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Kevin Young
Kevin Young handles a wide range of coverage disputes, including major actions arising from the healthcare industry. Kevin young is a very experienced and very practical practitioner.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Jennifer Mesko
Jennifer Mesko offers expertise in bad faith actions and complex insurance coverage disputes, among other areas. She has experience defending major insurance carriers in class actions. Jennifer is smart and strategic.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSAShe is great at finding answers for complex solutions.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSAJennifer Mesko is a great lawyer. She knows her area like the back of her hand and is client-focused.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Karl Bekeny
Karl Bekeny based in Cleveland and is head of the trial department at the firm, with class action and individual litigation experience in claims involving coverage, breach of contract, product liability and consumer protection. Karl Bekeny is a very talented coverage lawyer. He is very diplomatic in his approach and extremely thoughtful.
Insurance: Insurer respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Tucker Ellis LLP (3)
Members
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Smita Gautam

Benjamin Sasse

Raymond Krncevic

Victoria Vance


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Karl Bekeny
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Jennifer Mesko
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