Insurance
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
Band 2
Contact number
+1 215 864 7000About
Provided by White and Williams LLP
White and Williams has serviced the insurance industry for decades and has established a national reputation, particularly in the area of complex and emerging coverage issues. We represent insurance and reinsurance clients in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, mediation and bankruptcy proceedings involving bad faith, coverage, reinsurance, extra-contractual and other matters. Our multidisciplinary team advises insurers and reinsurers in coverage and extra-contractual matters involving construction defect, cyber and privacy, D&O/E&O, environmental issues, employment, healthcare, professional liability and transportation. We also investigate and handle sensitive claims and defend against coverage and bad faith actions.
Our clients rely on our vast trial and courtroom experience and we have won significant jury and bench trials, including multiphase environmental coverage matters and confirmation hearings in bankruptcy court. We also have notable wins on appeal. Balancing aggressiveness with efficiency, our lawyers also have decades of experience settling claims and are particularly experienced in insurance and reinsurance arbitrations.
Chambers Review
White and Williams has a renowned practice offering expert representation to insurers and reinsurers across an impressive range of areas, including coverage, bad faith litigation and excess liability. It has notable strength in transactional and regulatory matters, complemented by the team's adroit handling of complex alternative dispute resolution proceedings. The firm's broad trial capabilities include handling data privacy, professional liability and toxic tort coverage claims. The lawyers have further expertise in substantial claims arising from bodily injury and wrongful death suits.
Work Highlights
- White and Williams is national counsel for Munich Re's COVID-19 first and third-party insurance claims. This work includes both noncontentious and contentious aspects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White and Williams is one of our true partners. I really enjoy working with them."
"White and Williams is one of our true partners. I really enjoy working with them."
Notable Practitioners
Patricia Santelle is highly regarded for her representation of insurance companies in an array of coverage disputes relating to environmental claims and toxic torts, among others.
"Patti is smart and strategic. I adore her."
Randy Maniloff is considered an expert in a range of insurance matters and regularly provides insurers with the benefit of his knowledge on issues including general and professional liability.
"He's on top of everything."
"He's really smart and a delight to speak with."