Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Insurance
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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 is...
Matthew V. Rusch is a litigation attorney in Omaha, Nebraska with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in federal and state courts throughout Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. A member of Erickson Sederstrom since 2004, his practice includes Litigation - Insurance , architect and engineer defense, construction litigation , bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and general civil litigation. Matt represents insurance companies, architects, engineers, financial institutions, c...
With more than 30 years of legal experience, Elliot H. Wernick is a highly respected senior member of The Cavanagh Law Firm, who has spent more than 25 years counseling and representing the insurance industry and its policy holders in complex litigation matters. Peer rated by Martindale Hubbell as an AV Preeminent lawyer, Elliot has extensive experience in skillfully and successfully handling complex personal injury and tort matters, such as the defense and litigation of complex automobile an...
Jedediah "Jed" Main is an Orlando-area Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and the founder of The Main Law Firm, P.L., serving Orlando and all of Central Florida from offices in Winter Park, Lake Mary, Mt. Dora, and Clermont. He represents people seriously injured in commercial vehicle and semi-truck collisions, wrongful death, and other catastrophic injury matters throughout the region. Board certification in Civil Trial Law is held by only a small percentage of Florida attorneys ...
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 ...
When companies are facing difficult insurance issues, Tejas Patel provides practical representation and advice. His diverse experience includes handling complex insurance coverage litigation, class action defense, product development, and regulatory counseling. Tejas concentrates his practice on complex litigation matters, with a particular focus on insurance and class action litigation. He has worked extensively with complex actuarial and economic analysis that have been at issue in these ca...
Lauren L. Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance. Lauren L. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren L. Wood 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 Lauren L. Wood is held by other lawyers.
Kyle Eiselstein is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department and concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis in complex commercial disputes. He represents business clients in a wide range of federal and state court cases, including matters involving alleged misrepresentation and fraud, breach of contract, business torts and insurance coverage. Kyle’s practice includes representing healthcare providers in the defense of federal False Claims Act litigation.
Danny is an equity shareholder and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Danny represents public and private manufacturers of products on a national basis in both commercial and product liability litigation and regulatory compliance. In addition, Danny represents construction companies and contractors in liability litigation. In this capacity, he defends wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and significant property damage cases, whether arising from fires and explosions, roll-overs...
Mark Breyer is a Phoenix, Arizona attorney and co-founder of The Husband & Wife Law Team PC , which he established with his wife, Alexis, in 1996. He represents individuals and families in personal injury , wrongful death , and litigation matters involving insurance-related disputes. Mark works closely with clients throughout each stage of the legal process and focuses on helping them pursue compensation after serious injuries and losses. Originally from Michigan, Mark attended Michigan S...
Heidi Vogt is a Shareholder and Chair of the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. She has substantial and broad experience in litigation matters with a particular focus on insurance coverage disputes, commercial disputes and complex litigation. Heidi serves as the Chair of the Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Section. She has represented insurance companies in Wisconsin and across the country in both state and federal courts in complex insurance coverage matters for more than ...
Julie Piper-Kitchin manages all aspects of trial preparation and defense strategy for clients in both state and federal court with an emphasis on civil litigation, product liability, insurance defense, insurance coverage, personal injury and professional liability. Julie has extensive experience briefing dispositive legal issues and has handled both jury and bench trials. Prior to moving back to Wisconsin, Julie spent the majority of her career handling litigation matters in courts around the...
Casey R. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Casey R. practices law in Santa Ana, California Best Lawyers has recognized Casey R. Johnson 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 re...
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