Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
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+1 312 222 9350About
Provided by Jenner & Block LLP
We represent policyholders in coverage disputes with their insurers. Clients seek our advice and representation in difficult matters requiring thorough knowledge and understanding of insurance law, history, custom and practice combined with sophisticated strategic thinking, execution and advocacy. Our lawyers have been leaders in the insurance litigation bar for more than 25 years, and our group was recognized by U.S. News as a Tier 1 practice in the United States in 2016 and by Chambers USA as the best Policyholder Insurance Practice in the United States for 2013, along with other market recognitions. We are well known to insurers as unrelenting advocates with a formidable track record of trial, arbitral and mediated successes, often enabling us to make substantial early settlement recoveries for our clients without the need for extensive litigation.
Chambers Review
Jenner & Block offers policyholder clients top-quality representation in high-stakes coverage litigation. The team frequently handles disputes arising out of general liability, asbestos injury, business interruption and property damage claims.
Work Highlights
- Jenner & Block represented Castlelake in an insurance coverage action against aviation insurers related to the total loss of 18 commercial aircraft leased to airlines operating in Russia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Jenner team has a very strategic and responsive approach. The lawyers are truly brilliant and will get in the weeds with you on a matter."
"The Jenner team has a very strategic and responsive approach. The lawyers are truly brilliant and will get in the weeds with you on a matter."
Notable Practitioners
John Mathias is a seasoned litigator who brings decades of experience acting for corporate clients from a range of industries in complex coverage disputes.
David Kroeger is well versed in coverage disputes concerning D&O, environmental issues and product liability matters. He also assists clients with personal injury and cyber-related coverage disputes.