Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Insurance
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Derek P. Ruzicka focuses his trial practice in a diverse range of areas, with an emphasis in complex litigation. He has handled cases in a number of difficult venues, from the City of St. Louis, Missouri, to Madison and St. Clair Counties, in Illinois, and Federal Court in East St. Louis and St. Louis. Whether through dismissal, favorable trial verdicts, or reasonable case resolutions, he has successfully handled many difficult matters through completion. Derek’s experience is extensive...
Joseph W. Gill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Joseph W. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph W. Gill 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 Joseph W. Gill is held by other lawyers.
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...
Ms. Wilson is a litigation attorney with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC, practicing in the firm’s Jackson and Martin offices. She joined the firm in 2000 and concentrates her practice on Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Her work includes defending insureds and insurance companies in matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability. A substantial portion of her practice also involves first-party insurance clai...
Jasmina Richter practices in the areas of commercial litigation, intellectual property, professional liability defense, construction defect litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. As part of her insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, Jasmina represents insurers in complex insurance coverage actions. Jasmina analyzes coverage under a wide variety of policies including commercial general liability, commercial property, professional liability, director and officer liabilit...
Franklin D. Cordell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Franklin D. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Franklin D. Cordell 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 Franklin D. Cordell is held by other lawyers.
Zachary Flood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Zachary practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary Flood 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 Zachary Flood is held by other lawyers.
L. Jackson Young, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. L. Jackson practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized L. Jackson Young, Jr. 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 L. Jackson Young, Jr. ...
Jason concentrates his litigation and appellate practice in the areas of civil rights liability and defense; county and municipal liability; lender and surety liability; general business liability; and insurance defense. He has obtained over 300 favorable judgments on behalf of clients and has successfully defended over 50 civil cases at trial and/or on appeal. According to Westlaw records of the reported dispositive motions that he has filed since 2015, 70% were granted in whole or in part. ...
Jeffrey W. Puryear is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Insurance and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jeffrey W. practices law in Jonesboro, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey W. Puryear 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 Jeffrey W. Puryear is held by other la...
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...
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.
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