Ranking tables
Insurance: Dispute Resolution | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Adam H. Fleischer BatesCarey LLP9 Years Ranked
Adam K Hollander Taft14 Years Ranked
Angela R Elbert Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP17 Years Ranked
John H Mathias Jr Jenner & Block LLP21 Years Ranked
John S Vishneski Reed Smith LLP20 Years Ranked
John Shugrue Reed Smith LLP21 Years Ranked
Keith Moskowitz Dentons6 Years Ranked
Michael M. Marick Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP14 Years Ranked
Ommid C. Farashahi BatesCarey LLP7 Years Ranked
Paula E Litt Honigman LLP17 Years Ranked
Scott M. Seaman Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP15 Years Ranked
Band 2
David F Cutter BatesCarey LLP15 Years Ranked
David Kroeger Jenner & Block LLP13 Years Ranked
David Schoenfeld Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP8 Years Ranked
Donna Vobornik Dentons18 Years Ranked
Karen M. Dixon Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP3 Years Ranked
Matthew J. Fink Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP9 Years Ranked
Monica T. Sullivan Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP5 Years Ranked
Neil Posner Much Shelist, P.C.3 Years Ranked
Seth D Lamden Blank Rome LLP4 Years Ranked- Eileen King BowerClyde & Co
- Paul LangerQuarles & Brady LLP
Band 3
James H. Kallianis, Jr Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP16 Years Ranked- Kevin Dreher Barnes & Thornburg LLP1 Years Ranked
Lynn H Murray Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP9 Years Ranked
Matthew O. Sitzer Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP3 Years Ranked
Paul R Walker-Bright Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP14 Years Ranked
Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr. Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP4 Years Ranked
Robert J. Bates, Jr. BatesCarey LLP21 Years Ranked
Stanley C. Nardoni Reed Smith LLP14 Years Ranked
Thomas A Marrinson Reed Smith LLP21 Years Ranked- Catalina J. SugayanClyde & Co
- Clinton E. CameronClyde & Co
- Eric ScheinerKennedys CMK
- James HickeyKennedys CMK
- James J. SandersClyde & Co
- John LaBarberaKennedys CMK
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Carolyn Rosenberg
Reed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years RankedCarolyn Rosenberg attracts widespread praise for a contentious insurance practice that sees her represent a broad variety of corporate clients.
S Jill B Berkeley
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedJill Berkeley is recognized for her longstanding experience representing policyholders and claimants in high-value coverage disputes.
Band 1
1 Adam H. Fleischer
BatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAdam Fleischer frequently represents national insurance carriers in cutting-edge disputes relating to matters including opioids, personal injury, business interruption and sexual abuse claims.1 Adam K Hollander
Taft | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAdam Hollander of Taft is retained by policyholders to handle a multitude of coverage disputes and issues, including those pertaining to general liability, D&O, environmental disasters and first-party property matters.1 Angela R ElbertNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAngela Elbert chairs the firm's insurance group and is retained by policyholders in coverage disputes arising out of a broad variety of claims.1 John H Mathias Jr
Jenner & Block LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJohn Mathias is a seasoned litigator who brings decades of experience acting for corporate clients from a range of industries in complex coverage disputes.1 John S VishneskiReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedJohn Vishneski operates a market-leading practice representing policyholders in significant coverage disputes. His expertise includes advising on harmful exposure claims and handling complex arbitrations.1 John ShugrueReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJohn Shugrue frequently acts for national and international corporate clients in environmental, personal injury and property damage-related claims, among others.1 Keith Moskowitz
Dentons | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedKeith Moskowitz is highly experienced in handling complex coverage disputes often involving long-tail and mass tort claims. He has additional expertise in leading clients through high-value and complex business interruption claims.1 Michael M. Marick
Skarzynski, Marick & Black LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedMichael 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.Key sectorsInsurance1 Ommid C. FarashahiBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedOmmid Farashahi is a preeminent authority representing insurers in complex litigation relating to a broad range of coverage disputes, and is particularly noted for his strength in handling professional liability claims.1 Paula E Litt
Honigman LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedPaula Litt is widely considered a leader in the Chicago market and is regularly retained by both private and corporate clients to handle a variety of complex policyholder-side disputes.1 Scott M. Seaman
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedScott Seaman receives praise for his representation of insurance carriers in environmental, asbestos, business interruption and product liability disputes.Key sectorsFinancial Services|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
Band 2
2 David F CutterBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDavid Cutter is a respected insurance attorney who frequently litigates a wide array of coverage disputes. His areas of expertise include D&O, fiduciary matters and bond coverage, among other areas.2 David KroegerJenner & Block LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedDavid Kroeger is well versed in coverage disputes concerning D&O, environmental issues and product liability matters. He also assists clients with personal injury and cyber-related coverage disputes.2 David Schoenfeld
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDavid Schoenfeld is frequently called upon by insurance carriers for representation in complex coverage disputes, including large-scale class action claims.2 Donna VobornikDentons | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedDonna Vobornik is praised for her representation of large insurance providers in a litany of complex coverage disputes.2 Karen M. DixonSkarzynski, Marick & Black LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKaren 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.Key sectorsInsurance2 Matthew J. Fink
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMatthew Fink garners praise for his work for market-leading insurance carriers across a plethora of high-value coverage disputes.2 Monica T. SullivanNicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMonica Sullivan is noted for her experience in arbitrations and litigation concerning claims relating to commercial and professional liability.2 Neil Posner
Much Shelist, P.C. | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedNeil Posner of Much Shelist, P.C. has extensive experience representing policyholders on insurance recovery and dispute resolution matters.2 Seth D Lamden
Blank Rome LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSeth Lamden of Blank Rome LLP is a respected policyholder-side litigator. He is noted for his expert representation of clients in disputes stemming from property damage, personal injury and business interruption-related losses.
Band 3
3 James H. Kallianis, JrSkarzynski, Marick & Black LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedJames Kallianis demonstrates considerable experience acting across a range of coverage disputes, including those pertaining to asbestos claims, general liability and personal injury.Key sectorsInsurance3 Kevin Dreher
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKevin Dreher chocairs the firm's insurance recovery group and is a seasoned advocate for policyholders, specializing in negotiating and litigating insurance claims with major US insurers, as well as international markets in London and Bermuda.3 Lynn H MurrayShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedLynn Murray operates a multifaceted commercial disputes practice with a focus on complex insurance coverage litigation.3 Matthew O. SitzerShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMatthew Sitzer's broad practice includes advising insurers on a range of issues, with particularly extensive experience of personal injury and mass tort matters.3 Paul R Walker-BrightNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedPaul Walker-Bright enjoys a strong reputation among public and private sector policyholders in Illinois for his expertise in bankruptcy, bodily injury and biometric privacy matters.3 Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr.Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRichard Nicolaides regularly advises insurer clients on a range of complex coverage disputes. His expertise includes personal injury, bankruptcy and cyber-related claims.3 Robert J. Bates, Jr.BatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedRobert Bates offers considerable expertise in handling insurance disputes, frequently acting for both insurers and reinsurers across a range of complex matters. He is also well versed in reinsurance arbitrations.3 Stanley C. NardoniReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedStanley Nardoni is lauded for his strength across a broad range of coverage disputes, including those relating to commercial and employment liability claims.3 Thomas A MarrinsonReed Smith LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedThomas Marrinson counsels policyholders with regard to complex insurance issues, frequently representing clients in coverage litigation, including those involving mass tort claims and D&O liability matters.
Up and Coming
U Emily GarrisonHonigman LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedEmily Garrison is a coverage litigator with particular expertise representing manufacturing and industrial clients in matters concerning personal injury and property damage.
U R Patrick BedellBatesCarey LLP | Insurance: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedPatrick Bedell has a respected and growing practice in the insurance space. He has notable experience representing a range of coverage claims, including those stemming from the opioid crisis.