About

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Business insurance policies are complex contracts. The insurance coverage industry is constantly changing and the laws governing business insurance are difficult to navigate. Additionally, many insurance companies now face financial challenges, which increase the number of disputed insurance claims and lead to more insolvencies and rehabilitation for insurers. Many businesses are unaware of the vulnerabilities they have as a result. Our insurance recovery practice is dedicated to serving policyholders and ensuring the best possible coverage.

Lathrop GPM is one of the largest firms in the United States representing policyholders. Our attorneys are uniquely qualified to provide policyholders with the necessary guidance and legal counsel to handle insurance disputes and insurance recovery.

Our insurance recovery practice group works with the following industries:

  • Agribusiness
  • Cable/telecommunications
  • Education
  • Hospitality and Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance brokers
  • Manufacturing
  • Railroad
  • Real estate
  • Trucking
  • Utilities
  • Waste management
  • Wood treaters

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Missouri
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What the team is known for

Lathrop GPM is renowned in the market for its dedicated representation of policyholders in a range of insurance recovery work. The firm provides expert guidance to large corporations on high-stakes litigation, including matters arising from environmental disasters. It is also noted for its experience in insurance liquidation proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Lathrop GPM represented KM Tactical and Primary Arms in several lawsuits in the state of New York in relation to the sale and marketing of unfinished ghost gun parts to consumers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kimberly K. Winter
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Kimberly K. Winter
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Kimberly Winter frequently represents policyholders in a range of coverage issues, including IP, environmental and product liability claims. She is also widely respected for her work representing clients in insolvency proceedings.

"Kimberly is a very strong lawyer. I do not hesitate to reach out to her for counsel on coverage matters."

"She is very practical and responsive."

Michael Jay Abrams
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Michael Jay Abrams
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Michael Abrams is a highly prominent lawyer who regularly acts for policyholders in complex coverage disputes, including environmental, business interruption and toxic tort claims. He is also recommended for his broader commercial disputes practice.

"Mike is an extraordinary lawyer and a true leader in the field."

"He is especially skilled at sifting out the most important variables in complex situations, prioritizing litigation goals and mapping out a strategy. His legal knowledge, diligence, focus and interpersonal skills mean that he is the attorney that everyone wants to work with."

"Michael is hands-on and very sharp on all relevant matters."

William G Beck
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William G Beck
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William Beck is a well-regarded practitioner experienced at advising clients on significant environmental insurance coverage claims. He is also known for his work representing the wrongfully convicted obtaining compensation and related insurance.

"His strategic, savvy and zealous advocacy helps bring wrongful conviction lawsuits to very successful conclusions."

Ranked Lawyers at
Lathrop GPM

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Missouri

Insurance

Kimberly K. Winter
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Kimberly K. Winter
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Band 1
Michael Jay Abrams
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Michael Jay Abrams
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Band 1
William G Beck
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William G Beck
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Band 2

Members

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Alexander Brown

Kimberly K. Winter

Kimberly K. Winter

Head of Department

Sarah Millin

Clients

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Ash Grove Cement Company

Midwest Innocence Project

Northrup Grumman Corporation

Industries

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Agribusiness & Food

Cable/telecommunications

Education

Health Care

Hospitality & Entertainment

Insurance Brokers

Manufacturing

Railroad

Real Estate

Trucking

Utilities

Waste Management

Wood Treaters