Duane Morris LLP

With a particularly strong presence in California, Duane Morris LLP’s nationwide insurance practice represents direct-side carriers and reinsurers in disputes stemming from environmental liabilities and toxic torts such as asbestos, COVID-19 business interruption, receiverships, and more. New York-based trial lawyer Damon Vocke handles high-exposure matters, San Francisco-based Jessica LaLonde counsels insurers on contentious matters related to an array of insurance lines. Also in San Francisco, experienced litigator Brian Kelly is also well-versed in arbitration and mediation, Max Stern is routinely tapped to handle coverage and bad faith litigation at the trial and appellate level, and veteran insurer advocate Philip Matthews’ experience includes asbestos bankruptcies and high-stakes coverage trials and appeals. Gina Foran’s broad practice includes advice on receivership matters.