INSURANCE

The firm's insurance department is nationally recognized for its expertise in representing policyholders in first-party insurance claims. The department has extensive experience in commercial property and business interruption losses and individual property, disability, health and life insurance claims. The firm represents insureds whose claims have been denied on a variety of grounds such as fraud, arson, misrepresentation and coverage issues. This depth provides the firm with an uncommon capacity to represent policyholders in the aggressive prosecution of claim denials, unfair claim practices and extra-contractual bad faith actions. The firm has successfully litigated some of the most significant insurance cases in the country.

In addition to its proven litigation talents the firm provides advice and counsel to policyholders during claim investigations, sworn statements, coverage disputes and the preparation and submission of claims. The firm has developed significant resources including experts such as contractors, architects, engineers and accountants to assist it in calculating business interruption and property losses. The firm's working relationship and experience with insurance companies, their adjusters and attorneys provides it with unique insight into the claim process which enables the firm to maximize insurance recoveries on behalf of policyholders.