LAWYER PROFILE

William Greaney

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes before federal and state courts, and international and domestic arbitrations. Experience includes disputes over liability insurance coverage for asbestos, environmental, directors and officers, product liability, construction defects, errors and omissions, and intellectual property claims; disputes involving coverage under first-party property policies of business interruption, contingent business interruption, extra expense and physical damage losses from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, nuclear accidents and other incidents; and disputes arising under crime/fraud, fidelity, warranty and builders risk policies. Has an active counseling practice negotiating structured settlements of insurance disputes.

Personal

JD, Harvard University; BA, University of Maryland.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia

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Individual Editorial

William Greaney brings his impressive experience to bear on a range of policyholder-side matters. He displays notable expertise in handling long-tail litigation related to a wide range of claims, including environmental damage and injury claims related to asbestos and lead-based paint.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
William Greaney is a well-known coverage litigator who typically advises corporate policyholders in both state and federal courts. He is well versed in a range of different disputes including mass tort, environmental and IP cases.

Strengths

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  • Bill is an excellent, tenacious lawyer.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA

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