Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
+1 312 360 6000Chambers Review
Smith, Gambrell & Russell is recognized for its national strength acting on behalf of insurers and reinsurers facing complex and high value coverage litigation. The team handles cases arising from personal injury claims, including asbestos and talc-related matters. The firm has additional strength in commercial business interruption, breach of contract and fiduciary duty-related claims. It offers additional strengths in arbitrations.
Chicago-based head of the insurance and reinsurance practice Joe McCullough is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell represented Employers Reassurance Corporation in arbitration with American United Life Insurance Company over funding for a trust account securing ERAC's obligations under reinsurance agreements for AUL's long-term care business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Smith, Gambrell & Russell attorneys are strategic thinkers who will tailor their advice to the commercial realities of a given situation."
"It's a strong team of experienced and very capable lawyers, who are always responsive. I am always comfortable they are acting in the client's best interests, whether this is from a legal or commercial perspective."
"The team is creative in strategy and solutions."
"Smith, Gambrell & Russell attorneys are strategic thinkers who will tailor their advice to the commercial realities of a given situation."
"It's a strong team of experienced and very capable lawyers, who are always responsive. I am always comfortable they are acting in the client's best interests, whether this is from a legal or commercial perspective."
"The team is creative in strategy and solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Joe McCullough focuses his practice on representing international reinsurer clients in a broad range of disputes. He leads Smith, Gambrell & Russell's insurance/reinsurance industry group.
"No one understands the reinsurance dispute resolution practice better than Joe. His sophistication and responsiveness are world class."
"Joe is one of the top attorneys in the reinsurance arbitration business."
Sean Keely has a wealth of experience in commercial and reinsurance-related litigation. He also offers expertise in matters concerning insurer insolvencies.
"Sean is a good technician."
"His strongest point is understanding client needs and finding strategic and creative ways to meet those needs."
"Sean is a great trial lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
USA - Nationwide