Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law
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Adam Kutinsky is a trial attorney in his twenty-sixth year of practice and exclusively represents insurance policyholders in coverage disputes with insurance companies, insurance agent errors and omissions claims, and regulatory matters. He is the former chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Insurance & Indemnity Section and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation which is a designation reserved for only 1% of all practicing attorneys in each jurisdiction. Mr. Kutinsky is one of only a...
Marshall Stair, a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office, concentrates his practice in employment law with an emphasis on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA/wage & hour/overtime), insurance casualty defense, and general commercial and tort litigation. While attending law school, he worked for the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, assisting federal investigations enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act. After earning his degree from the University of Tenne...
Amy L. Beard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Amy L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Amy L. Beard since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amy L. Beard is held by other lawyers.
Jeffrey O. Hutchins | Partner Jeff Hutchins is an Arizona native, growing up in Tucson before attending Vanderbilt University and graduating magna cum laude in 2003. Before attending the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona, Jeff spent one year in Seville, Spain. Jeff began his legal career in Texas before returning to Arizona for a position with the Office of the Attorney General. Jeff’s practice emphasizes insurance coverage litigation and commercial litigation ...
Phil Savrin is a founding member of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, where he serves on its Executive Committee and leads the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith National Practice Section. His areas of expertise include commercial insurance coverage issues, litigation of extra-contractual claims, and defense of professional liability claims. In addition, he represents local governments and officials in defending civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Mr. Savrin began his le...
Daniel Bentson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Daniel practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Bentson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniel Bentson is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Lee is Chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. For the last 15 years, his practice has included a concentration in insurance and insurance class action lawsuits. He has experience in handling coverage issues, bad faith claims, mold claims, regulatory issues and class action claims with a myriad of substantial issues. Mr. Lee joined Stone Pigman, and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar, in 1974.
Jeffrey A. Beer, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Beer, Jr. since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey A. Beer, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Katherine Karam is a partner in the firm’s insurance and reinsurance practice. For over two decades, she has served as local, regional (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas), and national coverage counsel for both foreign and domestic insurance companies. She counsels clients, resolves coverage disputes and manages litigation involving insurance issues under state laws in all regions of the United Stat...
J. Ryan Perkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. J. Ryan practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized J. Ryan Perkins since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which J. Ryan Perkins is held by other lawyers.
Arnold Young is a partner in the Savannah office and has a general trial practice . Arnold has experience in major defense cases involving products liability, medical malpractice, pharmaceuticals, and truck and crane casualties. He also has extensive experience in insurance law. Arnold is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and a former lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is general counsel to HunterMaclean. Arnold is admitted t...
Micalann C. Pepe primarily practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation. Her diverse practice also includes commercial and civil litigation. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, she successfully first-chaired multiple bench and jury trials with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office through a law student Rule 38(d) program. She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Southwest Super Lawyers beginning in 2015, and was selected as an inaugural member of the ...
Jonathan J. Boustani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Jonathan J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan J. Boustani since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan J. Boustani is held by other lawyers.
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