Insurance
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri
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+1 314 621 5070About
Provided by Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Our Insurance Coverage Litigators have been representing clients in complex coverage and insurance disputes across the country for more than 50 years. This includes serving as representation for many of the largest liability carriers in the country.
Armstrong Teasdale has a wealth of experience providing opinions relating to coverage issues, as well as representing insurers and insureds in high stakes bad faith litigation, declaratory judgment actions, vexatious refusal claims, class actions, contribution actions and disputes between carriers. We regularly handle bad faith litigation, interpleader claims, administrative and regulatory proceedings, premium fraud litigation, sales practices and market conduct cases, including class actions and RICO cases, subrogation and extra-contractual claims. In each case, our lawyers first assess the risk of each individual situation and provide guidance so that clients can make informed decisions about litigation. This includes proactively evaluating insurance needs for clients to ensure their coverage is appropriate from the start, especially in the case of a merger or acquisition.
Our team of seasoned trial lawyers includes former counsel to the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, offering unique insight into regulatory and compliance issues. We also have experience in reinsurance matters and are routinely engaged by insurers and reinsurers to take over cases that other firms initially handled, in trial court and on appeal.
Chambers Review
Armstrong Teasdale LLP represents large insurance carriers in a broad range of issues, including coverage and regulatory matters. The firm has significant experience acting for clients in bad faith litigation and reinsurance matters. It frequently represents clients in coverage disputes involving automotive, personal injury and life insurance policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Armstrong Teasdale has subject matter experts and great litigation skills. The law firm is very responsive and provides the highest level of service."
"The firm does an excellent job of handling complex matters."
"Armstrong Teasdale has subject matter experts and great litigation skills. The law firm is very responsive and provides the highest level of service."
"The firm does an excellent job of handling complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Clark Cole is held in high regard for his expert representation of insurers. His practice is complemented by broader civil trial experience.
"Clark Cole is an expert litigator and a subject matter expert."
"Clark provides strong and well-reasoned advice that demonstrates he understands his clients' objectives."
Patrick Kenny is noted for his strong practice in insurance coverage litigation, which sees him regularly act on bad faith disputes.
"Patrick is easy to work with and responsive."