Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Insurance Law
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Eric has nearly 20 years of experience representing insurers in first and third-party insurance coverage litigation. He has represented insurers in state and federal courts throughout the country in complex coverage disputes involving environmental pollution under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"); asbestos, silica, and coal dust claims; toxic tort; and other significant claims. He has...
Robert P. Vacchiano is a Partner in the Insurance and Reinsurance Group and Cyber Security & Data Privacy Group at Riker Danzig LLP. For more than a decade, Robert has represented insurers, reinsurers, retrocessionaires, and intermediaries in a broad range of complex insurance matters. A substantial portion of Robert's practice has consisted of handling contentious reinsurance disputes. Robert has also authored articles on cyber liability and cyber insurance. Robert’s practice in th...
Peter M. Perkowski, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Peter M. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Peter M. Perkowski, 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 Peter M. Perkowski, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Tracey K. Wishert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Tracey K. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Tracey K. Wishert since 2020. 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 Tracey K. Wishert is held by other lawyers.
Steven E. Gross is Chairman Emeritus of Sills Cummis & Gross. He has served as Chair of the Firm’s Securities and Capital Markets and Banking and Finance Practice Groups. His sophisticated approach to any legal matter has drawn clients to him on a national and international level. Steven Gross has counseled public companies and senior executives in mergers and acquisitions and securities offerings involving multimillion-dollar transactions. In addition, he has advised boards of dire...
Bob is a civil and criminal trial attorney who represents clients in litigation in state and federal courts, and before federal and state administrative boards and agencies. His areas of concentration include professional liability defense, professional ethics, disputes involving healthcare providers, insurance coverage matters, white-collar criminal defense, regulatory issues, and legal issues associated with the use of technology and AI, including those related to professional ethics. Bob h...
Justin N. Kinney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Justin N. practices law in Parsippany, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Justin N. Kinney since 2020. 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 Justin N. Kinney is held by other lawyers.
Brian R. Ade is a litigation attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP , based in Hackensack, New Jersey. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants . Brian devotes a substantial portion of his work to matters involving construction defects , product liability, utilities, and insurance coverage disputes . Brian has represented companies and individuals in a wide range of claims, including matters invol...
Maura C. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Maura C. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Maura C. Smith 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 Maura C. Smith is held by other lawyers.
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.
Kevin E. Wolff is a shareholder of the Firm. Kevin’s practice concentrates in the areas of insurance and reinsurance coverage, including general liability, property, environmental, employment, errors and omissions, directors and officers, marine, technology matters. Kevin’s insurance and reinsurance practice is limited to the representation of insurers and reinsurers. He also counsels and advises clients on the drafting of policy language, contracts and agreements, and represents ...
Stefano V. Calogero has litigated and tried coverage disputes between policyholders and insurers for over twenty years and around the country, including over 40 cases tried to a jury verdict. Underlying claims involved in these matters have included environmental waste sites, asbestos, tobacco, silica, breast implants, and hearing loss. He presently serves as regional counsel for environmental and other toxic tort coverage matters for a major insurer. In significant matters Mr. Calogero has: ...
Thomas McKay III has tried in excess of 100 jury and non-jury trials and has participated in numerous arbitrations. He has secured numerous defense verdicts in actions involving six-figure and multimillion-dollar claims against his clients. He holds the designation of Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.Tom represents clients across the United States. In 2005, he obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of his client against a claim in excess of $150 million...
Ms. Beaufort focuses her practice on management-side employment litigation and counseling. She represents companies and managers in employment litigation filed in federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies in various matters including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ms. Beaufort’s practice also includes conducting workplace investigations and pre-litigation resolution of employment disputes. In addition, she provides counseling regarding workplace laws, em...
Christopher G. Donnelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Christopher G. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher G. Donnelly 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 Christopher G. D...
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