Husch Blackwell LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP houses a team of insurance litigators well-versed in coverage disputes involving the full spectrum of insurance lines, from P&C and auto to D&O and fiduciary, and are experienced in handling class actions, receiverships, declaratory judgment actions, disputes with state and federal regulators, malpractice claims, and more. In Kansas City, practice co-chair Kirsten Byrd serves as the team’s key contact for insurance receiverships, and Milwaukee-based co-chair Jason Fathallah’s recent engagements include COVID-19 business interruption litigation. Also in Milwaukee is third co-lead Dieter Juedes, whose practice focuses on defending insurers in high-exposure disputes, and bad faith claims. In the St. Louis office, the fourth and final co-leader David Sobelman litigates prolifically in courts across the country and has developed experience in commercial fraud coverage claims, contractual disputes, toxic torts, ERISA claims, and professional liability matters, among others. In Denver, Ashley DeVerna advises insurers in life and health disputes and those stemming from cyber and environmental liabilities.