USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Provided by Werner Ahari Mangel
Werner Ahari Mangel takes great pride in its deeply rooted relationships with the most prominent insurance companies in the professional liability industry. The firm represents clients across the country in their most complex and high-exposure insurance coverage matters as coverage litigation counsel and claims monitoring counsel. Its attorneys serve as litigation counsel in state and federal courts at the trial court level and have extensive appellate experience. WAM has expertise in litigating and monitoring claims that arise under the full spectrum of policies issued by our clients, including policies providing coverage for D&O liability, E&O liability, financial institution liability, private equity and portfolio company liability, employment practice liability, fiduciary liability, cyber liability, and liability under fidelity bonds. The firms also defends insurers in bad faith litigation and under policies providing coverage for reps and warranties liability and cost of corrections liability.
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Werner Ahari Mangel is a growing presence in DC, specializing in the insurance industry. It advises on coverage disputes and claims litigation relating to a wide variety of insurance policies, including D&O, general liability and professional liability.
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WAM's lawyers have decades of experience, and quickly and efficiently identify the key issues and challenges when presented with complex matters.
Werner's work product is always top-notch.
The firm is very commercial and capable of great analytics in terms of risk assessment and getting to great results.
What distinguishes the firm is its depth of subject matter expertise combined with a practical, business-oriented approach. The attorneys are true specialists in insurance coverage law, with a command of the nuances across professional liability claims.
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Leslie Ahari is a leading expert in D&O liability, frequently representing Fortune 500 companies in high-value disputes.
Leslie is a solid attorney who is experienced and highly regarded in this space.
Leslie is a top-notch litigator.
Leslie is extremely influential. She knows everyone and has participated in cases and claims that have reshaped the industry and how we do business.
Meredith has gravitas and the ability to bring together a group of stakeholders in an insurance coverage capacity that is really exceptional. She can command a room. When she talks, people throughout the industry really listen and follow her advice.
Meredith plays a central role in guiding complex matters, and her insight and credibility with everyone involved carries tremendous weight.
Meredith always gives insightful and practical guidance to her clients.
Gabriela Richeimer is sought after for her expertise in nationwide coverage disputes. Her particular specialties include D&O, professional liability and healthcare.
Joseph Bailey represents insurers on an array of litigation and advisory matters, covering representations and warranties, directors and officers and other areas of insurance law.
Joe is one of the most intelligent and analytical coverage lawyers in the business. He is a gifted writer and has the ability to break down even the most complex insurance coverage issues in a way that makes it easy for a non-insurance person to understand.
Joe does excellent advocacy work. He speaks from experience and a high degree of competency.
Joe is an excellent litigator and is always responsive.
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Nena Mashaw
Stacey Rufe
Michelle Beecy
Emily Golding
John Hockenbury
Gerardo Lapetina
Ericka Lenz
Justin Levy
Janet McFadden
Alison Miller
Ingrid Smith
George Gelinas
Alexandra Kajari
Elderidge Nichols
Raymond Pinkham
Haarika Reddy
Andrew Gerow
Chiara Resta
Roxana Sadeghi
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