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Skarzynski Marick & Black is a preeminent U.S. law firm dedicated to representing the insurance industry. The firm is recognized for its expertise with a wide variety of insurance, including directors and officers, property and casualty, aviation, professional liability, cyber, and product recall and contamination coverages. The firm represents domestic and international insurers in their most difficult and complex matters, including the enormous exposures faced by the industry over the past several decades. The firm takes great pride in being recognized by Chambers USA as “a go-to firm for complex coverage matters.”

The firm provides strategic counsel to insurers with handling complex, high value claims, drafting policy language and responding to cutting edge matters presenting portfolio risks. It enjoys an international reputation for the strength of its advocacy and the level of dedication it brings to representing insurers in high stakes disputes before state and federal courts across the United States, international tribunals, and arbitration panels. It has achieved well-publicized victories in trial and appellate courts in cases that have shaped insurance principles and established important precedent. The firm’s success is founded on a deep understanding of the insurance industry – from the underwriting, claims, and legal perspectives – and its unmatched commitment to providing outstanding service to its clients.

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What the team is known for

Skarzynski Marick & Black has strong national and international capabilities in relation to complex and high value insurance coverage disputes. It frequently acts for market-leading insurance carriers and offers broad expertise in personal injury, asbestos, sexual abuse and opioid-related claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Skarzynski Marick & Black represented Zurich in a number of coverage lawsuits and non-litigated matters involving claims for coverage under commercial general liability and professional liability insurance policy limits related to the prescription opioid litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael M. Marick
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Michael M. Marick
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Michael Marick draws widespread praise for his successful representations of domestic and international insurance companies in complex, high-value disputes. His experience includes expertly handling litigation stemming from allegations of sexual abuse and claims concerning the opioid crisis.

"Mike has a keen ability to cut to the chase and offer practical, cost-effective solutions to complex business issues."

Karen M. Dixon
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Karen M. Dixon
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Karen Dixon is a respected insurance coverage attorney specializing in complex coverage issues and litigation with expertise in mass tort, personal injury and data privacy matters.

"Karen delivers quality, well-presented, prompt work."

James H. Kallianis, Jr
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James H. Kallianis, Jr
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James Kallianis demonstrates considerable experience acting across a range of coverage disputes, including those pertaining to asbestos claims, general liability and personal injury.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Michael M. Marick
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Michael M. Marick
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Karen M. Dixon
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Karen M. Dixon
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James H. Kallianis, Jr
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James H. Kallianis, Jr
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Members

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Industries

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Insurance