Ranking tables
Insurance: Dispute Resolution | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Adam H. Fleischer BatesCarey LLP9 Years Ranked
- Adam K Hollander Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP14 Years Ranked
- Angela R Elbert Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP17 Years Ranked
- John H Mathias Jr Jenner & Block LLP21 Years Ranked
- John S Vishneski Reed Smith LLP20 Years Ranked
- John Shugrue Reed Smith LLP21 Years Ranked
- Keith Moskowitz Dentons6 Years Ranked
- Michael M. Marick Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP14 Years Ranked
- Ommid C. Farashahi BatesCarey LLP7 Years Ranked
- Paula E Litt Honigman LLP17 Years Ranked
- Scott M. Seaman Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP15 Years Ranked
Band 2
- David F Cutter BatesCarey LLP15 Years Ranked
- David Kroeger Jenner & Block LLP13 Years Ranked
- David Schoenfeld Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP8 Years Ranked
- Donna Vobornik Dentons18 Years Ranked
- Karen M. Dixon Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew J. Fink Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP9 Years Ranked
- Monica T. Sullivan Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP5 Years Ranked
- Neil Posner Much Shelist, P.C.3 Years Ranked
- Seth D Lamden Blank Rome LLP4 Years Ranked
- Eileen King BowerClyde & Co
- Paul LangerQuarles & Brady LLP
Band 3
- James H. Kallianis, Jr Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP16 Years Ranked
- Kevin Dreher Barnes & Thornburg LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lynn H Murray Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP9 Years Ranked
- Matthew O. Sitzer Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP3 Years Ranked
- Paul R Walker-Bright Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP14 Years Ranked
- Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr. Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert J. Bates, Jr. BatesCarey LLP21 Years Ranked
- Stanley C. Nardoni Reed Smith LLP14 Years Ranked
- Thomas A Marrinson Reed Smith LLP21 Years Ranked
- Catalina J. SugayanClyde & Co
- Clinton E. CameronClyde & Co
- Eric ScheinerKennedys CMK
- James HickeyKennedys CMK
- James J. SandersClyde & Co
- John LaBarberaKennedys CMK
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Carolyn RosenbergReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years RankedCarolyn Rosenberg attracts widespread praise for a contentious insurance practice that sees her represent a broad variety of corporate clients.S Jill B BerkeleyNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedJill Berkeley is recognized for her longstanding experience representing policyholders and claimants in high-value coverage disputes.
Band 1
1 Adam H. FleischerBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAdam Fleischer frequently represents national insurance carriers in cutting-edge disputes relating to matters including opioids, personal injury, business interruption and sexual abuse claims.1 Adam K HollanderTaft Stettinius & Hollister LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAdam Hollander of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is retained by policyholders to handle a multitude of coverage disputes and issues, including those pertaining to general liability, D&O, environmental disasters and first-party property matters.1 Angela R ElbertNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAngela Elbert chairs the firm's insurance group and is retained by policyholders in coverage disputes arising out of a broad variety of claims.1 John H Mathias JrJenner & Block LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJohn Mathias is a seasoned litigator who brings decades of experience acting for corporate clients from a range of industries in complex coverage disputes.1 John S VishneskiReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedJohn Vishneski operates a market-leading practice representing policyholders in significant coverage disputes. His expertise includes advising on harmful exposure claims and handling complex arbitrations.1 John ShugrueReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJohn Shugrue frequently acts for national and international corporate clients in environmental, personal injury and property damage-related claims, among others.1 Keith MoskowitzDentons | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedKeith Moskowitz is highly experienced in handling complex coverage disputes often involving long-tail and mass tort claims. He has additional expertise in leading clients through high-value and complex business interruption claims.1 Michael M. MarickSkarzynski, Marick & Black LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedMichael 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.1 Ommid C. FarashahiBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedOmmid Farashahi is a preeminent authority representing insurers in complex litigation relating to a broad range of coverage disputes, and is particularly noted for his strength in handling professional liability claims.1 Paula E LittHonigman LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedPaula Litt is widely considered a leader in the Chicago market and is regularly retained by both private and corporate clients to handle a variety of complex policyholder-side disputes.1 Scott M. SeamanHinshaw & Culbertson LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedScott Seaman receives praise for his representation of insurance carriers in environmental, asbestos, business interruption and product liability disputes.
Band 2
2 David F CutterBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDavid Cutter is a respected insurance attorney who frequently litigates a wide array of coverage disputes. His areas of expertise include D&O, fiduciary matters and bond coverage, among other areas.2 David KroegerJenner & Block LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedDavid Kroeger is well versed in coverage disputes concerning D&O, environmental issues and product liability matters. He also assists clients with personal injury and cyber-related coverage disputes.2 David SchoenfeldShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDavid Schoenfeld is frequently called upon by insurance carriers for representation in complex coverage disputes, including large-scale class action claims.2 Donna VobornikDentons | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedDonna Vobornik is praised for her representation of large insurance providers in a litany of complex coverage disputes.2 Karen M. DixonSkarzynski, Marick & Black LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKaren Dixon is a respected insurance coverage attorney specializing in complex coverage issues and litigation with expertise in mass tort, personal injury and data privacy matters.2 Matthew J. FinkNicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMatthew Fink garners praise for his work for market-leading insurance carriers across a plethora of high-value coverage disputes.2 Monica T. SullivanNicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMonica Sullivan is noted for her experience in arbitrations and litigation concerning claims relating to commercial and professional liability.2 Neil PosnerMuch Shelist, P.C. | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedNeil Posner of Much Shelist, P.C. has extensive experience representing policyholders on insurance recovery and dispute resolution matters.2 Seth D LamdenBlank Rome LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSeth Lamden of Blank Rome LLP is a respected policyholder-side litigator. He is noted for his expert representation of clients in disputes stemming from property damage, personal injury and business interruption-related losses.
Band 3
3 James H. Kallianis, JrSkarzynski, Marick & Black LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedJames Kallianis demonstrates considerable experience acting across a range of coverage disputes, including those pertaining to asbestos claims, general liability and personal injury.3 Kevin DreherBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKevin Dreher chocairs the firm's insurance recovery group and is a seasoned advocate for policyholders, specializing in negotiating and litigating insurance claims with major US insurers, as well as international markets in London and Bermuda.3 Lynn H MurrayShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedLynn Murray operates a multifaceted commercial disputes practice with a focus on complex insurance coverage litigation.3 Matthew O. SitzerShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMatthew Sitzer's broad practice includes advising insurers on a range of issues, with particularly extensive experience of personal injury and mass tort matters.3 Paul R Walker-BrightNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedPaul Walker-Bright enjoys a strong reputation among public and private sector policyholders in Illinois for his expertise in bankruptcy, bodily injury and biometric privacy matters.3 Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr.Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRichard Nicolaides regularly advises insurer clients on a range of complex coverage disputes. His expertise includes personal injury, bankruptcy and cyber-related claims.3 Robert J. Bates, Jr.BatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedRobert Bates offers considerable expertise in handling insurance disputes, frequently acting for both insurers and reinsurers across a range of complex matters. He is also well versed in reinsurance arbitrations.3 Stanley C. NardoniReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedStanley Nardoni is lauded for his strength across a broad range of coverage disputes, including those relating to commercial and employment liability claims.3 Thomas A MarrinsonReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedThomas Marrinson counsels policyholders with regard to complex insurance issues, frequently representing clients in coverage litigation, including those involving mass tort claims and D&O liability matters.
Up and Coming
U Emily GarrisonHonigman LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedEmily Garrison is a coverage litigator with particular expertise representing manufacturing and industrial clients in matters concerning personal injury and property damage.U R Patrick BedellBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedPatrick Bedell has a respected and growing practice in the insurance space. He has notable experience representing a range of coverage claims, including those stemming from the opioid crisis.