Insurance: Policyholder
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
About
Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie's Insurance Recovery lawyers have shaped pro-policyholder law in nearly every jurisdiction in the United States. We are among the elite firms in the country that represent only policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. Our lawyers have a broad range of experience and a record of success in enforcing policyholders’ rights to coverage under almost every type of commercial insurance policy for a wide range of losses and liabilities.
We have represented the leading companies in almost every industry, including FORTUNE 500 and Global 500 companies, as well as public sector policyholders. We also have helped various entities maximize insurance proceeds in complex bankruptcy proceedings. We have negotiated with, and litigated against, virtually every major insurer in the United States, as well as in the London and Bermuda markets, having recovered billions of dollars in insurance proceeds for our clients.
Our group has significant experience with various major industry captives, such as AEGIS, ICI Mutual and OIL, among others. Our lawyers also have experience with a wide range of specialized insurance policies and coverages. These include but are not limited to: additional insured endorsements, captive reinsurance, employee benefits liability, fiduciary liability, marine-cargo, event cancellation, political risk, private mortgage insurance, professional athlete disability insurance and satellite insurance.
Chambers Review
The highly regarded policyholder practice at Perkins Coie is known for its handling of high-stakes litigation, including toxic torts, data breaches and insurance-linked bankruptcy matters. It frequently represents major mining, engineering and technology companies and is noted for its strong knowledge of Bermuda Form as well as the support it provides in legacy insurance matters.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie successfully represented Godiva Chocolatier in litigation against two insurers regarding D&O liability coverage for underlying consumer protection and false advertising class actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Perkins Coie is very knowledgeable and a go-to for complex matters."
"The depth and breadth of their team is very strong."
"The team at Perkins Coie is very knowledgeable and a go-to for complex matters."
"The depth and breadth of their team is very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Vivek Chopra is an adept trial lawyer who provides corporate policyholders with the benefit of his coverage litigation expertise, particularly in the manufacturing and finance sectors.
"He is deeply engaged with clients, understands issues their well and has dealt with some complex matters."
"Vivek is insightful, very experienced and takes a lot of time to get to know the client's business."
"He is fantastic, sharp and litigation-minded."
Selena Linde leads the highly respected policyholder practice at Perkins Coie. Her expertise covers claims for wrongful death, business interruption, bodily injury and copyright infringement.
"Selena is a very good strategist who is always thinking several steps ahead. She can anticipate the opposition's arguments and is constantly considering how to maximize the client's leverage for the next steps in the case."
"Selena is pragmatic with an incredible understanding of the market."