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Duane Morris is a recognized leader in the insurance and reinsurance industry, among the true elite of law firms representing insurers' interests in coverage and litigation matters and counseling on corporate, regulatory and transactional issues. Duane Morris is consistently ranked by Chambers USA as one of the most highly rated law firms in the United States for representation of Insurers in Insurance Dispute Resolution. The Legal 500 has also described Duane Morris as “one of the top international law firms for insurance coverage disputes.”


Our insurance practice includes more than 100 lawyers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia. We have solved hundreds of insurance-industry challenges for many of the largest U.S. life and P&C insurers, as well as major international insurers, reinsurers and regional and specialty carriers.


Select areas of focus include:


  • Appellate​
  • Asbestos/Pollution/Health Hazard
  • Bad Faith Defense
  • Bankruptcy
  • Class Actions
  • Construction
  • Corporate and Regulatory
  • Directors & Officers
  • General Liability — Primary and Excess
  • Insurance - Life and Disability
  • Professional Liability
  • Rehabilitation, Liquidation & Insolvency
  • Reinsurance
  • Specialty Lines

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Insurer - California

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What the Team is Known For

Duane Morris LLP has a well-regarded practice with a deep bench and a wide range of expertise that allows it to advise on almost all aspects of insurance law. In particular, it handles everything from company formations to high-stakes litigation and is particularly adroit at handling large environmental claims and providing insight into the workings of the London and European insurance markets. Frequently sought out by an enviable client roster, the team also offers specialist expertise in the management of run-off exposures.

Work Highlights

Provided by Duane Morris LLP

  • Duane Morris LLP represented American Centennial Insurance against Montrose Chemicial Corporation in a long running pollution insurance coverage case in California.

Strengths

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"The Duane Morris attorneys are very well versed in coverage and are willing to look into novel issues."

Insurance: Insurer respondent
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"The firm has an excellent ability to handle multiple complex matters and the attorneys are extremely responsive."

Insurance: Insurer respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Philip R Matthews
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Philip R Matthews
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Senior Statespeople

Philip Matthews boasts a wealth of expertise in litigating some of the most high-profile and complex long-tail insurance cases in the California market.

"Phillip is experienced and knowledgeable."

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Max Stern
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Max Stern
Head of Insurance: Insurer
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Max Stern has a strong reputation for his insurance coverage and defense work on behalf of carriers. His expertise covers professional liability and workers' compensation, among other areas.

"Max Stern is simply the best in the business when it comes to professional liability insurance."

"He's a really strong, smart and experienced litigator."

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Andrew K Gordon
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Andrew K Gordon
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Band 3

Andrew Gordon is extremely well versed in coverage disputes arising from environmental liability, in addition to property and data and privacy-related matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP

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Insurance: Insurer
Philip R Matthews
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Philip R Matthews
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Senior Statespeople
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Max Stern
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Max Stern
Head of Insurance: Insurer
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Andrew K Gordon
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Andrew K Gordon
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Members

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Max Stern

Max Stern

Head of Department