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Foley Hoag’s Insurance Recovery Practice represents policyholders in property/casualty insurance recovery disputes. If an insurer wrongly refuses coverage, or mishandles a claim, our insurance recovery attorneys know the best strategies to make it fulfill its coverage promises.
Foley Hoag has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients under commercial general liability, umbrella and excess liability, employment practices liability, professional liability, and directors’ and officers’ liability policies. We also have successfully represented policyholders in connection with “first party” losses under employee dishonesty policies, “all risk” property policies, ocean marine open cargo policies, and precious metals “stock floater” policies. Our lawyers have particularly extensive experience in asbestos and pollution insurance coverage.

The hallmarks of Insurance Recovery legal practice are:

  • In-depth analysis of policy terms;
  • Expertise in the historical forms of policies; and
  • Cost-effective litigation approaches.

In court, our insurance recovery lawyers are particularly adept at using summary judgment procedures either to win coverage outright or to eliminate insurer coverage defenses, thereby setting up a favorable settlement. We also favor the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, where appropriate. But if the case must be tried, Foley Hoag brings one of the legal profession’s top trial teams into court with you.

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What the team is known for

Foley Hoag has a well-established insurance practice acting on behalf of policyholders in a range of complex coverage disputes. The team demonstrates considerable experience across D&O and professional liability issues, alongside significant expertise in environmental matters and asbestos claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley Hoag advised Medical Properties Trust in a property insurance coverage dispute with Zurich regarding flood and stormwater damage to a community hospital.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin C Pentz
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Martin C Pentz
Head of Insurance
2
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Martin Pentz is highly regarded for his policyholder practice, regularly handling insurance recovery class action lawsuits and other claims.

"Martin is able to analyze complex policy coverage issues and design strategies that engage multiple competing carriers to gain a resolution for his clients."

"Marty is very astute and produces high quality work."

"Martin is very detailed oriented in his replies. He always makes sure he knows exactly what you want."

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Martin C Pentz
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Martin C Pentz
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