Insurance: Policyholder
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 1
Contact number
330.572.7320Chambers Review
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP has a burgeoning insurance recovery practice with a wealth of experience representing policyholders. Already a staple in the Ohio market, with strongholds in Toledo and Columbus, the firm recently bolstered its presence in the state with the addition of an Akron office. The team has a strong track record in bringing litigation against insurers on behalf of corporate clients in a range of sectors.
Work Highlights
- Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP represent United Minerals and Properties in litigation against its commercial general liability insurer regarding a medical malpractice claim involving a United Minerals talc product.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"This is a well-equipped, regional powerhouse firm with strong capabilities in insurance."
"The firm is incredibly prompt and responsive."
"I would have been lost without these folks. They were indispensable to the positive outcome we achieved."
"The insurance coverage team is extremely strong. They have some amazingly talented attorneys."
"This is a well-equipped, regional powerhouse firm with strong capabilities in insurance."
"The firm is incredibly prompt and responsive."
"I would have been lost without these folks. They were indispensable to the positive outcome we achieved."
"The insurance coverage team is extremely strong. They have some amazingly talented attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
Amanda Leffler is managing partner of the firm's Akron office. She is is well regarded in the market for her insurance recovery practice. She acts for policyholders on a wide range of contentious coverage mandates, including D&O and environmental liability actions.
"Amanda is just terrific. A very practical expert in insurance"
"Amanda is fantastic. She is extremely strong technically but also is excellent with clients."
"She is responsive and reliable."
"She has a great depth of knowledge and is a very skillful and passionate litigator."
Stacy Berliner is a talented litigator who often defends corporate policyholders in commercial and personal liability claims. She is also experienced in providing counsel on business interruption matters.
"Stacy is calm, intelligent and a big picture thinker."
"She is top notch."