Blank Rome LLP

Blank Rome LLP represents policyholders exclusively, with recovery specialists across Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and several other key locations, acting for a variety of blue-chip clients in disputes spanning most of the key drivers of first and third-party losses of recent years, including asbestos, environmental damage, PFAS and toxic torts, COVID-19, and more, notably representing CVS Health Corporation in relation to the liabilities arising from its dispensation of opioids, and various religious institutions in coverage disputes connected to sex abuse cases. Reputed coverage partner James Murray leads the practice alongside Los Angeles-based Linda Kornfeld, who has significant experience in Bermuda Form arbitrations, and seasoned trial lawyer John Gibbons is particularly active in emerging risk areas such as media liability, biometric and data privacy, reps and warranties, and various professional liability and first-party loss insurance. Also filling the bench is seasoned recovery veteran John Heintz and  Washington DC-based Robert P. Jacobs, who comes highly recommended for Bermuda Form arbitrations and has recovered significant sums for clients in the chemicals industry. In New York, trial lawyer Jared Zola is a key contact for high-profile clients, and in Los Angeles, Mary Craig Calkins has over 35 years of experience litigating high-profile coverage disputes. Lisa Campisi handles disputes for PE firms, financial entities, and various Fortune 100 companies, and is experienced in catastrophic weather events. Omid Safa‘s broad practice includes guiding clients on cyber liability matters and reps and warranties claims. Chicago-based Rikke Dierssen-Morice is particularly noted for her construction and product recall coverage practice, Natasha Romagnoli is a key contact for schools and non-profits, and Helen Michael handles a wide range of coverage disputes from DC. Jeffrey Schulman joined the team in August of 2024 from Pasich LLP, and specializes in sex abuse claims. Kyle P Brinkman is another name to note.