About

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

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - Illinois
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

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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Notable Practitioners

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David Schoenfeld
2
David Schoenfeld
2
Band 2

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 H Murray
3
Lynn H Murray
3
Band 3

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 O. Sitzer
3
Matthew O. Sitzer
3
Band 3

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

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Illinois

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

David Schoenfeld
2
David Schoenfeld
2
Band 2
Lynn H Murray
3
Lynn H Murray
3
Band 3
Matthew O. Sitzer
3
Matthew O. Sitzer
3
Band 3

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