Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Contact number
212.584.1890Chambers Review
The insurance coverage specialists at Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna offer broad expertise and insight to policyholders in the telecommunications and manufacturing industries, among others. The team handles complex and high-stakes coverage disputes concerning D&O, catastrophic loss, fraud and business interruption and has demonstrable expertise in cybersecurity claims.
Work Highlights
- Cohen Ziffer represented Clover Health Investments in the Superior Court of Delaware in one of the first decisions concerning coverage for a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The court ruled that the SPAC's D&O insurers were liable for defense costs not only for the SPAC itself but also for its future officers and directors, in relation to underlying securities and derivatives actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The attorneys at Cohen Ziffer are incredibly knowledgeable and talented in the area of insurance coverage."
"The team provides exceptional service and is solution-oriented."
"The attorneys at Cohen Ziffer are incredibly knowledgeable and talented in the area of insurance coverage."
"The team provides exceptional service and is solution-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Robin Cohen enjoys a stellar reputation for her market-leading insurance coverage practice. She is a go-to attorney for D&O, catastrophic loss, fraud and construction-related claims on behalf of policyholder clients.
"Robin's reputation precedes her; she is feared by the insurance industry."
"Robin Cohen is one of the best insurance policyholder trial lawyers in the country."
"Robin is an exceptional attorney."
Kenneth Frenchman is an experienced coverage attorney with expertise in handling a broad range of claims. He regularly works on disputes following catastrophic losses and business interruption arising from man-made and natural disasters.
"Kenneth was an excellent lead on our insurance litigation."
"He is very thorough and technically minded."
Adam Ziffer is active across a number of areas of insurance, including D&O, long-tail toxic tort claims and other class action lawsuits. His clients include pharmaceutical and electronics companies.
Keith McKenna garners recognition for his representation of clients from the healthcare, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. He frequently handles complex and high-stakes coverage disputes.
"Keith is a strong strategic thinker and advocate."
"Keith will give clients the best legal advice to achieve their goals and zealously advocate for them when necessary."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna LLP
New York