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Reed Smith has a solid reputation in the financial services sector, particularly with regard to highly complex mortgage-based insurance disputes. The firm also assists clients with noncontentious coverage as well as corporate advice, and has additional expertise in asbestos, product liability, environmental damage and business interruption claims. The team works with household-name clients from a range of sectors, including technology, hospitality and healthcare.
Strengths
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"Reed Smith provides excellent guidance on insurance indemnity issues."
"Extremely responsive and attentive to clients' needs."
"On the risk management side, they understand the issues businesses are facing and work with us to address these issues before they become problems."
"Reed Smith provides excellent guidance on insurance indemnity issues."
"Extremely responsive and attentive to clients' needs."
"On the risk management side, they understand the issues businesses are facing and work with us to address these issues before they become problems."
Notable Practitioners
David Halbreich is widely recognized for his considerable expertise in representing policyholders in complex coverage disputes, often regarding fire and environmental damage, as well as buisness interruption claims. He is particularly noted for assisting clients in the financial services space.
"David is very knowledgeable and able to handle big-picture strategy and negotiations."
"He is always ready to step in and do the front-line work. He is always on my short list."
Alexandra Roje is particularly sought after among clients in the manufacturing and property sectors for her expertise in environmental and property damage matters.
"She is easy to work with, but can be a formidable force when needed."
Amber Finch is recognized for her skillful approach to pursuing complex coverage claims for clients, and is adept at handling matters with international elements. She is the chair of Reed Smith's insurance recovery group.
"She is an invaluable guide in complex insurance matters."
"She has encyclopedic knowledge and is able to apply it in a practical way. She is able to avoid litigation and handle it when it happens."
Keith Meyer focuses his practice on insurance coverage disputes arising from a wide array of issues, including environmental damage, business interruption, D&O and professional liability.
"Keith Meyer is very knowledgeable regarding insurance law and knows where to push back against insurers who make claims that breach judicial rulings."
Ashley Jordan is noted for her particular expertise in pursuing insurance coverage for construction-related claims. She also assists clients with drafting and negotiating insurance contracts.
"Ashley is a rock star. She is thorough, diligent, smart and hardworking."
"She is very strong in writing, communication skills and legal analysis, and also prompt in responding to all inquiries."