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Kim Melvin

Kim Melvin

USA 2026

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Wiley
 Wiley

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Insurance: Insurer

District of Columbia

9 years ranked

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

USA - Nationwide

2 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Kim represents insurers in connection with coverage issues related to a variety of professional liability lines of coverage, including liability policies covering directors and officers, financial institutions, mutual funds, investment advisors, ERISA plans, rating agencies, insurance companies, insurance brokers, and lawyers. She has particular expertise regarding bankruptcy and insolvency issues arising in the insurance context as well as fiduciary liability matters. Rated among the nation’s leading insurance lawyers by Chambers USA, Kim is recognized as “a fierce advocate for her clients” and “an excellent attorney with strong analytical skills and a deep knowledge of insurance-related law, as well as being a seasoned and creative negotiator” (2022). Learn more at https://www.wiley.law/people-KimMelvin.

Professional Memberships

Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)

American Bar Association (ABA), District of Columbia Bar

Virginia Bar

U.S. District Courts for the District of Columbia and Southern District of Indiana

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Insurer - District of Columbia

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Kim Melvin is noted for her expertise in insurance disputes relating to professional liability. She represents clients in claims concerning D&O issues as well as breaches of fiduciary duties and warranties.
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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Kim Melvin of Wiley is a well-regarded insurance expert, representing insurers in complex coverage issues, including D&O liability, ERISA and financial institution liability, among others.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Kim demonstrates a remarkable ability to navigate challenging issues, communicate clearly and provide practical, business-focused solutions.

    Insurance: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Melvin delivers exceptional work on complex coverage matters. Her expertise, strategic thinking and attention to detail consistently deliver outstanding results for her clients.

    Insurance: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim is one of the top coverage attorneys in the business.

    Insurance: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim is the entire package; she can do everything. She is a good advocate who helps create bridges with the opposition by having a holistic approach.

    Insurance: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim Melvin delivers exceptional work on complex coverage matters. Her expertise, strategic thinking and attention to detail consistently deliver outstanding results for her clients.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kim demonstrates a remarkable ability to navigate challenging issues, communicate clearly and provide practical, business-focused solutions.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Wiley (51)

District of Columbia

USA - Nationwide

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