Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law
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Glenn “Charlie” Ireland is a founding shareholder with Carr Allison and is resident in the firm’s Birmingham (AL) office. His primary focus is on complex litigation, including class action and products liability litigation. Charlie has successfully represented several national manufacturers, distributors and retailers in class action and multi-district litigation matters. In products liability matters, Charlie has successfully defended numerous international and national man...
Lynda A. Bennett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Lynda A. practices law in Morristown, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Lynda A. Bennett since 2006. 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 Lynda A. Bennett is held by other lawyers.
Michael’s practice focuses on complex and multi-party legal matters, including defense of serious and catastrophic tort claims and construction defect, job site injuries and fatalities, and contractor disputes. He has had the pleasure of representing clients in all phases and forms of dispute resolution, including formal civil litigation, arbitration, administrative venues, and pre-suit investigations and mediations. His experience arises from representing a large spectrum of individual...
Stephen M. Houghton is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has devoted 100% of his time to civil litigation with wide experience in product liability, medical malpractice, transportation, and commercial litigation. He is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Houghton is a national lecturer in Continuing Legal Education Programs. He is Vice President of the Pittsburgh Association of Phi Beta Kappa and member of the Equal Justice Ca...
Robert Baugh is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he serves as chair of the Dentons Sirote Litigation practice group. Robert has been engaged in the practice of law continuously since 1982. Robert represents clients in insurance, business, and product liability cases in both state and federal courts throughout the Southeast. He has obtained favorable results for Fortune 500 companies as well as privately held companies. In addition to his litigation pra...
David Ezra leads Berger Kahn’s insurance coverage group from its Lake Forest office. David has successfully represented clients involved in insurance, claims and litigation for over 30 years. He frequently serves as an expert witness in connection to contract and claims handling-related matters. He also works as a mediator. He has helped parties resolve hundreds of lawsuits and disputes since receiving his ADR Certification from UCI in 2005. David was named Best Lawyers Insurance Litiga...
Lindsey R. Trowell is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Jacksonville, Florida. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and the representation of insurance and financial services companies in complex disputes in courts across the United States. He has handled numerous jury and bench trials and has been involved in the litigation of complex class actions. Lindsey represents companies facing statutory claims, challenges to business practices, and disputes involving contractual language...
James J. Duane III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. James J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James J. Duane III since 2013. 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 James J. Duane III is held by other lawyers.
Mairi Pat Maguire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Mairi Pat practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Mairi Pat Maguire since 2013. 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 Mairi Pat Maguire is held by...
Brian LaBovick is an attorney with LaBovick Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, representing individuals and families in matters involving Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , and Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants . He advocates for people facing serious injuries, workplace accidents, and insurance disputes, helping clients navigate the legal process while seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Brian’s interest in t...
Matt Litsky’s practice focuses on complex first party insurance coverage, litigation, and counseling. He handles various first-party matters including claims involving catastrophes (hurricanes and earthquakes), suspected burning, fraud, theft, business interruption, condominium losses, collapse, appraisal, jeweler’s block and motor losses (physical damage and motor truck cargo). He also specializes in first and third party bad faith matters. Mr. Litsky has handled and litigated ma...
Scott Harkness is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Harkness since 2016. 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 i...
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