Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law
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Steven J. Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Steven J. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Gross since 2019. 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 Steven J. Gross is held by...
Matthew Paradowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Matthew practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Paradowski since 2025. 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 Matthew Paradowski is held by other lawyers.
Jeffrey M. Beyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Jeffrey M. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey M. Beyer 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 Jeffrey M. Beyer is held by other lawyers.
Austin Bersinger has considerable industry experience in insurance coverage and risk management matters. Combining his disciplined military background with years of learning how insurance companies think and what drives their decisions, Austin knows how to efficaciously litigate on his clients' behalf. Austin represents clients faced with virtually all types of insurance recovery issues, including coverage denials, claim presentation, bad faith matters, and related appeals, as well as complex...
Albert Alikin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Albert practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Albert Alikin since 2025. 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 Albert Alikin is held by other lawyers.
Duane Cochenour is a litigator specializing in medical malpractice claims, negligent security cases, and insurance coverage. He has a unique perspective, with 20 years of experience as an insurance claim professional prior to becoming a lawyer. He knows exactly what it is like to be an adjuster, supervisor, regional claim manager, and major case negotiator because he has worked in each of those positions. He draws on over 30 years of experience in the insurance and legal industry to defend an...
Sean started his career in private practice with the Bradshaw Law Firm in 1996. Prior to joining Bradshaw, he clerked for Justice David Harris of the Iowa Supreme Court. Sean has also served as an adjunct professor in Drake University's Undergraduate and MBA programs lecturing on business law. Sean’s practice focuses on consulting with insurers on all aspects of catastrophic property loss claims. He advises clients on first party and third party coverage issues. He also defends insureds...
Michael Carter is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office where he focuses his practice on asbestos, talc, and silica defense, products liability, labor and employment, and workers’ compensation matters. Michael has defended multi-party asbestos, talc, respirable dust, silica, and benzene exposure cases in multiple jurisdictions across the United States, representing equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors, premises owners, manufacturers of industrial and cosmetic talc products...
Jordan Plitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jordan practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan Plitt 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 Jordan Plitt is held by other lawy...
Ian Fischer is an accomplished litigator whose problem-solving and advocacy skills help his clients achieve critical outcomes. He has a strong record of success in resolving complicated legal issues that would otherwise hamper business operations. Ian represents clients with complex contract disputes, business torts, class actions, False Claims Act, or antitrust violations. Ian works closely with his clients to understand their specific goals for each dispute they face and to develop practica...
Adina Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law. Adina practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Adina Johnson since 2021. 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 Adina Johnson is held by other lawyers.
Brad grew up in Montana. He left the state to play college baseball in Florida and attend the United States Naval Academy. After graduating from the University of Montana law school with honors in 1977 he began private practice in Missoula. Since that time he has had a varied state wide practice involving insurance related litigation, specializing in insurance bad faith, personal injury, professional negligence and workers’ compensation law. Brad has handled more than 60 appeals before ...
William C. Wagner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. William C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized William C. Wagner since 2012. 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 professiona...
Mr. Nicoson’s practice focuses primarily on products liability, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury defense (premises/auto/trucking), defense of governmental entities and governmental immunity claims, toxic tort, and medical negligence. He actively practices before state and federal courts and has tried over a dozen matters and arbitration proceedings to verdict, including multiple jury trials. He is also an experienced appellate practitio...
Aram Megerian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Aram practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Aram Megerian since 2018. 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 Aram Megerian is held by other lawyers.
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