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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.
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)
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)
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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.
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Michael Marick is excellent, practical, good to work with and a good representative for his clients. He finds a way to resolve issues.
Michael has achieved excellent results on very difficult cases. He is extremely sophisticated and adept at navigating complex and difficult situations. I recommend him without hesitation.
Michael provides excellent communication and responsiveness. He is our go-to for analysis in this space.
Michael is about as good as it gets. He is very experienced and knows the law as well as anyone, alongside being an ethical practitioner.
I consider Michael to be one of the best in the business. He is a go-to option for the largest insurance coverage exposures and is formidable in litigation.
Michael Marick is excellent, practical, good to work with and a good representative for his clients. He finds a way to resolve issues.
Michael has achieved excellent results on very difficult cases. He is extremely sophisticated and adept at navigating complex and difficult situations. I recommend him without hesitation.
Michael provides excellent communication and responsiveness. He is our go-to for analysis in this space.
Michael is about as good as it gets. He is very experienced and knows the law as well as anyone, alongside being an ethical practitioner.
I consider Michael to be one of the best in the business. He is a go-to option for the largest insurance coverage exposures and is formidable in litigation.