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Bryce L. Friedman

Bryce L. Friedman

USA 2026

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

New York

11 years ranked

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

USA - Nationwide

9 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Head of Simpson Thacher’s Insurance Litigation Practice and Co-Head of the Firm’s Business Litigation Practice with a focus on complex commercial disputes, trials and arbitrations. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Represents the insurance and reinsurance industries in trials and arbitrations of coverage, trade practice and business disputes. Counsels boards of directors and C-suite executives on strategic concerns, governance issues, disputes and sensitive employee matters. Defends regulated companies, officers and directors against fraud allegations, including alleged False Claims Act violations and government investigations.

Career

Joined Simpson Thacher in 1999. Law Clerk for Hon. Shirley Wohl Kram, SDNY (1997-1999).

Personal

Columbia University (J.D., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, 1997); Dartmouth College (B.A., cum laude, 1994).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - New York

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Bryce Friedman is recognized for his insurance coverage work for key insurers. He is particularly active in disputes revolved around cybersecurity and business interruption.
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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Bryce Friedman has a broad insurer-side practice incorporating both long-tail liability litigation and emerging areas of coverage, such as data breach claims.
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Strengths

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  • Bryce is an expert at what he does and always delivers thoughtful and timely advice. He is calm and capable in high-stakes and tense situations.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bryce's depth of knowledge is outstanding. His judgment is second to none.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bryce is an outstanding practitioner who brings unmatched trial experience and sophistication. His advocacy and demeanor are superb.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bryce is an outstanding practitioner who brings unmatched trial experience and sophistication. His advocacy and demeanor are superb.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bryce is an expert at what he does and always delivers thoughtful and timely advice. He is calm and capable in high stakes and tense situations.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bryce's depth of knowledge is outstanding. His judgement is second-to-none.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

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