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White and Williams LLP

Insurance

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White and Williams LLP

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Provided by White and Williams LLP

White and Williams has serviced the insurance industry for decades and has established a national reputation, particularly in the area of complex and emerging coverage issues. We represent insurance and reinsurance clients in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, mediation and bankruptcy proceedings involving bad faith, coverage, reinsurance, extra-contractual and other matters. Our multidisciplinary team advises insurers and reinsurers in coverage and extra-contractual matters involving construction defect, cyber and privacy, D&O/E&O, environmental issues, employment, healthcare, professional liability and transportation. We also investigate and handle sensitive claims and defend against coverage and bad faith actions.

Our clients rely on our vast trial and courtroom experience and we have won significant jury and bench trials, including multiphase environmental coverage matters and confirmation hearings in bankruptcy court. We also have notable wins on appeal. Balancing aggressiveness with efficiency, our lawyers also have decades of experience settling claims and are particularly experienced in insurance and reinsurance arbitrations.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Pennsylvania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

White and Williams has a leading practice offering expert representation to insurers and reinsurers across an impressive range of areas, including coverage, bad-faith litigation and excess liability. It has notable strength in transactional and regulatory matters, complemented by the team's adroit handling of complex alternative dispute resolution proceedings. The firm's broad trial capabilities include handling data privacy, professional liability and toxic tort coverage claims. The lawyers have further expertise in substantial claims arising from bodily injury and wrongful death suits.

Strengths

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  • What distinguishes White and Williams is the high level of service and accountability. The team is responsive, organized and reliable, which allows our internal teams to move quickly and make informed decisions with confidence.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • There is not an issue that White and Williams is not able to address.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • They are good strategic thinkers and have a depth of knowledge of insurance. They are very responsive and deliver a top-notch product.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • White and Williams has great partners and attorneys who are well-versed in the law. They are excellent writers and exceptional in court.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • White and Williams' team is characterized by its attention to detail and good counsel. It is a great experience working with them

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Patricia B. Santelle
    Band 1Patricia B. Santelle

    Patricia B. Santelle

    Patricia Santelle is highly regarded for her representation of insurance companies in an array of coverage disputes relating to environmental claims and toxic torts, among other things.

    • Patricia Santelle is a veteran insurance lawyer who has a deep knowledge of insurance issues. She's a strategic thinker and practical, user friendly and easy to deal with. She delivers good product, is reliable and collaborative.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Patricia Santelle is an effective advocate.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Patricia Santelle is very experienced, knowledgeable and readily accessible in advising on matters in this specialized area. There's a lot of trust. I can't think of any area of improvement that I would offer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Patricia Santelle is just an incredible role model. She is stable, smart, caring, clients trust her. She is terrific.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • I always get great service and handling from Patricia Santelle.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Randy J. Maniloff
    Band 3Randy J. Maniloff

    Randy J. Maniloff

    Randy Maniloff is considered an expert in a range of insurance matters and regularly provides insurers with the benefit of his knowledge on issues including general and professional liability.
    • Randy Maniloff counsels and advises; he is an excellent lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Randy Maniloff is so smart, he's truly an asset.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Randy Maniloff is well respected in the academic space for his intellect and I think he is a good lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Robert F. Walsh
    Band 3Robert F. Walsh

    Robert F. Walsh

    Robert Walsh is the the chair of the firm’s insurance coverage and bad faith practice group. His practice focuses particularly on environmental matters.

    • Robert Walsh has a good reputation.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Robert Walsh works on high-profile cases.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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