Litigation - Insurance Insurance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Miami.
Marcy Levine Aldrich
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
With experience defending over 250 class action cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States, Marcy Levine Aldrich is chair of Akerman’s Class Action Defense Litigation Practice. Noted by Chambers USA for her “strong reputation,” Marcy litigates complex disputes, including class action litigation and complex insurance litigation with a focus on serving national and regional insurers in connection with auto insurance, property casualty and other insurance issues.
Marcy’s class action defense of property and casualty insurers covers a range of issues such as compliance with statutory notice requirements, insurers’ specification of non-original equipment manufacturer parts for insured vehicles; whether automobile insurers are required to pay for “diminished value” losses in the first-party context; the use of “betterment” deductions in adjusting insured losses; compliance with Florida “three-option letter” statute in connection with insurance premium quotes; deductible refund practices in connection with subrogation claims; handling of uninsured motorist claims; adjustment for overhead and profit in connection with homeowners’ insurance claims; adjustment of hurricane claims under homeowners’ policies; and a wide variety of issues arising under the Florida No-Fault (“PIP”) Statute. Marcy also defends insurers in class actions involving underwriting issues, coverage issues, insurance agency issues, disability insurance issues, and claims handling issues.
Beyond insurance class action litigation, Marcy prosecutes and defends appeals on behalf of insurers in both state and federal appellate courts, and the defense of extracontractual and bad faith claims against insurers in state and federal courts. She also has experience in handling other complex commercial disputes, including class action disputes involving securities, warranty issues, products liability, RICO, and contract matters.
Since 2001, Marcy has served as a Regional Coordinating Editor of the annual ABA Survey of State Class Action Laws.
Overview
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 1992
- Florida, Florida State Bar
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts State Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Dade County Bar Association - Member
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- Florida, Florida State Bar
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts State Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Dade County Bar Association - Member
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 1992
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Insurance, Miami (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
Special Focus:
- Defense
- Litigation
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2014, Listed in Florida as a "Top 50 Women Lawyer"
- Daily Business Review 2015, Most Effective Lawyer Finalist for Class Action
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2008, 2012-2016, Listed in Florida for Class Action/Mass Torts, Civil Litigation Defense, and Insurance Coverage
- Chambers USA 2006-2016, Ranked in Florida for Insurance
News & Media
Additional Information
- Published Work and Lectures
- American Bar Association, Regional Coordinating Editor, "ABA Survey of State Class Action Laws," 2001-2016
- Defense Research Institute, Author, "Florida Supreme Court Addresses the Issue of Automobile Diminished Value Coverage," 2002
- Representative Experience
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging the no-fault payment provisions of an automobile insurance policy. John S. Virga, D.C. v. Progressive Am. Ins. Co., 2016 WL 3866364 (S.D. Fla. 2016).
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging insurer's application of the emergency medical condition provision of the Florida No-Fault Statute. Enivert v. Progressive Select Ins. Co., 62 F. Supp.3d 1352 (S.D. Fla. 2014), aff'd, Robbins v. Garrison Prop. and Cas. Ins. Co., 809 F. 3d 583, 587-588 (11th Cir. 2015)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the amended 2012 Florida No-Fault auto insurance statute. Accumed Chiro. & Wellness Ctr., Inc. v. Progressive Select Ins. Co., 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 349a (Fla. 11th Jud'l Cir. 2014)
- Representation of auto insurer in appeal regarding the discovery provisions of Fla. Stat. Section 627.736(6)(b). Millennium Diagnostic Imaging Center, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co., 129 So. 3d 1086 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013)
- Representation of auto insurer in class action challenging premiums during the Florida No-Fault Statute's Gap Period. Lepore v. State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co., 104 So. 3d 1106 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) (per curiam)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging use of Florida No-Fault ("PIP") fee schedule. MRI Associates of St. Pete., Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co., 755 F. Supp.2d 1205 (M.D. Fla. 2010)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging adjustment of claims for a general contractor's overhead and profit in connection with hurricane claims. Mills v. Foremost Ins. Co., 269 F.R.D. 663 (M.D. Fla. 2010)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging medical bill reimbursements for Florida No-Fault ("PIP") coverage. Integra Health Servs., Inc. v. Progressive American Ins. Co., 18 So.3d 1129 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009) (per curiam)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging the reasonableness of medical bill reimbursements for Florida No-Fault ("PIP") coverage. Shenandoah Chiropractic, P.A. v. National Specialty Ins. Co., 526 F. Supp.2d 1283, (S.D. Fla. 2007)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging application of hurricane deductibles under condominium policies. Fabricant v. Kemper Independence Ins. Co., 474 F. Supp.2d 1328 (S.D. Fla. 2007)
- Representation of auto insurers in class action challenging sales practices. Integon Corp. v. Gordon, 953 So. 2d 725 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007)
- Representation of insurers in two class action suits dealing with the handling of subrogation claims under auto insurance policies. Monte De Oca v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co./Snell v. Allstate Indemnity Co., 897 So. 2d 471 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging deduction of depreciation for repairs under auto insurance policies. Rodriguez v. Amstar Ins. Co., 888 So. 2d 760 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging the handling of subrogation claims under auto insurance policies. Kendrick v. State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co., 822 So. 2d 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 2002)
- Representation of insurer in class action challenging the adjustment of claims for a general contractor's overhead and profit under homeowners' policies. Graham v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., 813 So. 2d 273 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002)
- Representation of auto insurer in class action challenging policy cancellation practices. Hernandez v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., 762 So. 2d 551 (Fla. 3d DCA 2000)
Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.
Please use the print button to print this profile page.