Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 4
About
Provided by Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP
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.
Chambers Review
Skarzynski Marick & Black represents major insurers in insurance matters stemming from securities class actions, data privacy concerns and D&O exposure. The firm has further expertise in the aviation sector.
Work Highlights
- Skarzynski Marick & Black represented Great American Insurance Company in a coverage dispute involving a D&O policy that was procured by a policyholder after it had received a series of subpoenas as a non-party in litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team combines technical expertise with sound judgment and strategic thinking."
"The team is knowledgeable, practical and resolution-oriented."
"The depth and breadth of the team is very strong."
"The team combines technical expertise with sound judgment and strategic thinking."
"The team is knowledgeable, practical and resolution-oriented."
"The depth and breadth of the team is very strong."
Notable Practitioners
James Skarzynski serves as chair of Skarzynski Marick & Black. He is a deeply experienced litigator who is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in D&O and wider professional liability insurance matters.
"He provides very succinct and well-written advice, handling complex points of law and factual issues well."
"James is very responsive, clear and commercial."