Insurance
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 3
Contact number
+1 617 267 2300About
Provided by Robins Kaplan LLP
Our insurance lawyers have a nuanced understanding of our clients’ policy-based business risks and legal exposure that comes from our long-term, loyal service to the industry. We represent companies that cover the Fortune 1000 in complex, high-exposure insurance, reinsurance, and claim recovery disputes. Our clients rely on our reputation for success in high-risk, high-profile cases to reinforce their own reputations and client relationships. We provide strategic, effective representation in alternative dispute resolution proceedings like arbitrations, reference and appraisals, and mediations. Whatever the forum or dispute, our insurance attorneys can call upon both an internal staff of investigators and a team of external experts who are always at-the-ready to advise or testify. Through decades of courtroom success, we have earned industry leadership and respect while helping clients mitigate exposure stemming from unanticipated losses.
Chambers Review
The insurance group at Robins Kaplan has substantive experience handling business interruption claims, including those arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its other areas of expertise include insurance matters related to property damage and construction defects.
Work Highlights
- Robins Kaplan successfully defended Ohio Security Insurance Company in two coverage disputes brought against it by policyholders who sought recoveries under business interruption policies when they were forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has strong depth and breadth of knowledge in all areas of insurance law. They analyze issues at a very high level and provide sound legal advice."
"They are responsive, creative and their writing is concise."
"The firm has strong depth and breadth of knowledge in all areas of insurance law. They analyze issues at a very high level and provide sound legal advice."
"They are responsive, creative and their writing is concise."
Notable Practitioners
James Kitces is managing partner of the Boston office and an experienced insurance litigator. He has expertise in both direct and reinsurance coverage disputes.
"James is an excellent coverage lawyer and very responsive."
"James is a very strong attorney, with great knowledge of insurance law. We can look to him to handle complex matters of varying types."
Jonathan Mutch has a great deal of expertise in handling insurance claims and coverage disputes concerning large or catastrophic losses.
"Jon is a great attorney."
"He provides good, proactive advice."
Melissa D'Alelio has a strong track record representing insurers in a range of complex claims. Her expertise includes business interruption losses as well as bodily injury and wrongful death claims.
"Melissa is one of the strongest and most intelligent attorneys I have worked with. She works incredibly hard and efficiently to make sure she is providing the highest level of service and expertise to her clients."
"Melissa is great to work with and very responsive."
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Robins Kaplan LLP
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