Matthew L Jacobs

Career

Matt Jacobs has successfully litigated complex, multiparty insurance coverage matters in numerous state and federal courts, as well as through arbitrations and mediations, for more than 35 years. He secured a groundbreaking victory in a significant pollution exclusion ruling relating to Chinese drywall; obtained a ruling of first impression under Virginia law from a federal district court regarding the exhaustion of underlying insurance limits; and obtained multiple millions of dollars on behalf of clients who have been sued in large securities class actions.

While Matt has advised corporate boards regarding insurance recovery strategies to address company-threatening exposures, he also has worked closely with risk managers in the placement and renewal of various types of insurance coverage, including cyber, directors and officers, and property insurance.

Matt is author or coauthor of over 75 papers and articles on insurance coverage topics. He is a member of the editorial advisory board of the Environmental Claims Journal and was recognized as “Author of the Year — Insurance USA” by the Lexology Legal Writing Awards. He has spoken at over 100 insurance coverage conferences and has been quoted extensively in national media on developments in insurance law. He also maintains an active pro bono practice.