Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, Insurance | Chambers USA Profile

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Provided by Chaffetz Lindsey LLP

Chaffetz Lindsey is a recognized leader in complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has delivered successful results to clients facing exposures ranging into the billions of dollars in every major industry issue of the past three decades, from asbestos to 9/11 to mortgage-backed securities, and many others.

Chaffetz Lindsey’s insurance team has handled claim and non-claim litigation in state and federal courts across the U.S., arbitrations in virtually every arbitral forum, including Bermuda Form and AAA arbitrations, and ad hoc reinsurance arbitrations. Recognized for their expertise, the partners are often asked to provide expert testimony on New York law in proceedings around the world. Chaffetz Lindsey’s roster of clients includes nearly every major insurer.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Chaffetz Lindsey is a strong boutique with extensive knowledge of the reinsurance industry. It is skilled at handling reinsurance arbitrations and other disputes and demonstrates wide-ranging expertise in cases involving underlying environmental, product liability, workers' compensation and antitrust issues. In addition, the firm offers expertise in direct insurance coverage disputes and boasts an impressive client roster of leading insurance market clients.

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Work Highlights

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Chaffetz Lindsey represented AIG in multiple pieces of litigation brought against three insured lead paint manufacturers, which were ordered by a California state court to pay over $1 billion to remove lead paint from homes.

Strengths

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"The firm specializes in complex, multifaceted litigation."

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondent
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"Chaffetz has a strong team of attorneys with experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes. They are leaders in the field in unpacking complex matters, and dealing with each element and issue of a dispute."

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondent
USA

"The firm specializes in complex, multifaceted litigation."

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Peter Chaffetz

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Peter Chaffetz applies his standout expertise in the area to a number of coverage matters, including the representation of market-leading insurance carriers in commercial disputes. He has a strong track record handling reinsurance matters, asbestos-related disputes and leading high-value arbitrations.

"Peter has huge experience in the field of insurance and reinsurance and unparalleled knowledge. He's one of the outstanding insurance litigators of his generation."

"He is simply one of the best lawyers in the country."

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Charles Scibetta

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Charles Scibetta is regularly called upon by prominent insurance carriers for counsel on a variety of significant coverage claims, including toxic tort and product liability disputes.

"Charles is absolutely outstanding."

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Steven Schwartz

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Steven Schwartz maintains a strong insurance coverage practice which includes experience representing major insurers in environmental contamination claims and COVID-19 business interruption disputes. He also frequently handles reinsurance-related matters.

"Steven demonstrates great knowledge and commercial and tactical nous."

"Steve is a go-to attorney for reinsurance disputes. He has vast knowledge and experience in both routine and complex matters."

"He is a great lawyer who delivers time after time."

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Cecilia Moss

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Cecilia Moss is experienced in advising and litigating on behalf of insurance carriers in a range of coverage disputes. She regularly guides her clients through personal injury matters and leads on arbitrations.

"She always keeps the commercial aspects of a matter in mind when providing guidance and advice."

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