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Michael M. Marick

Michael M. Marick

USA 2026

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Michael M. Marick, a partner of Skarzynski Marick & Black, is widely regarded as one of the country's preeminent insurance attorneys. He represents insurers across the United States in coverage and bad faith litigation, in trial courts and on appeal. Has served as lead and national coordinating counsel to insurers in litigation and arbitration over coverage for mass tort and environmental matters (including opioids, asbestos, chemical exposures, sexual abuse, pharmaceutical products, and cleanup actions). He is a frequent speaker and author on insurance issues, has served as a reinsurance arbitrator, a consulting and testifying expert on insurance issues, and for many years was a professor of insurance law.

Career

2015 Chicago Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year“ by “The Best Lawyers In America”

Best of the Best USA, top thirty insurance attorneys in the United States (2014-2020)

One of 125 Alumni of Distinction, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (2013)

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Coverage Counsel (Board of Regents, 2014-2017)

ARIAS, certified reinsurance arbitrator (2018- )

American Law Institute (2012- )

Defense Research Institute: National Director (2014-2016), Insurance Law Committee, Chair (2012–2014)

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law: Board of Overseers (1993-1995; 2006-2018), Alumni Board of Directors (1989-99), President (1994-95)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - Illinois

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Individual Editorial

Michael Marick draws widespread praise for his successful representations of domestic and international insurance companies in complex, high-value disputes. His experience includes expertly handling litigation stemming from allegations of sexual abuse and claims concerning the opioid crisis.

Strengths

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  • He is a lawyer's lawyer, super-responsive and knowledgeable on critical issues. He works effectively with clients and consistently meets urgent deadlines.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is knowledgeable, even-keeled and able to adapt to the changing landscape of highly complex coverage litigation.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is highly respected and influential in the industry. He is highly effective in obtaining favorable outcomes in high-stakes insurance coverage disputes.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is an industry leader and highly sophisticated and skilled.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is one of the leading insurance coverage practitioners in the country. He is experienced, knowledgeable, connected and strategic.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

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Illinois

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