Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer
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Band 3
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312.704.7700About
Provided by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Chicago office focuses on business litigation, primarily in banking and financial services, securities, insurance and reinsurance, antitrust, employment and labor, and mergers and acquisitions.
Shook Chicago team has significant business and commercial litigation experience, particularly in breach of contract, insurance coverage, fraud and fiduciary issues, as well as class action and complex litigation.
Shook insurance attorneys have handled litigation, arbitration and appeals involving coverage for toxic torts and environmental contamination; product liability; business torts; premises liability; professional and fiduciary liability; credit union and bank fraud; punitive damages; advertising injury; construction defects; and intellectual property claims. Clients also look to us for advice and ongoing consultation, including analysis of existence of coverage, claims handling, regulatory matters and other issues affecting their day-to-day business operations. Shook clients have included major insurance companies, often in complex coverage litigation across the U.S. involving billions in disputed insurance proceeds.
Chambers Review
Shook, Hardy & Bacon acts for an impressive roster of insurance industry clients in complex coverage disputes. Its broad experience encompasses high-exposure, multiparty environmental, professional, asbestos and cyber insurance matters. The team is also noted for expertise in handling toxic tort issues.
Strengths
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"Shook Hardy is an excellent group with strong depth."
"Shook Hardy is an excellent group with strong depth."
Notable Practitioners
David Schoenfeld is frequently called upon by insurance carriers for representation in complex coverage disputes, including large-scale class action claims.
"David is an experienced attorney who is a very good writer and strong in oral arguments."
Lynn Murray operates a multifaceted commercial disputes practice with a focus on complex insurance coverage litigation.
"Lynn takes care of client's long-term interests."
Matthew Sitzer's broad practice includes advising insurers on a range of issues, with particularly extensive experience of personal injury and mass tort matters.
"Matt is our go-to for anything complex or high-stakes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Illinois
Members
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Clients
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CNA Financial
Fireman’s Fund
GEICO
Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual, Safeco, Nationwide, GEICO, CNA Financial
Mutual of Omaha
Nationwide
Safeco
Industries
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Insurance and Reinsurance