K&L Gates’ insurance recovery team, under the leadership of David McGonigle in Pennsylvania, exclusively represents policyholders, including companies of all sizes, officers, directors, government entities, and organizations. They handle claims through litigation, addressing matters including COVID-19 business losses, environmental pollution, and product liability cases. With long-standing expertise in insurance coverage litigation and counseling, McGonigle specializes in disputes related to asbestos, chemical exposure, aviation, and errors and omissions. Key contacts further include, Donald W. Kiel, in Newark, who manages major insurance coverage disputes, Lucas J. Tanglen, in Pittsburgh, well-versed in handling complex insurance matters, and Washington DC-based Jonathan Cohen who brings extensive experience in recovering insurance proceeds for Fortune 500 and smaller companies in the food, supplements, technology, and consumer products industries. Geoffrey J. Greeves, a new partner in the DC office from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, further supports the practice, renowned for providing customized insurance advisory and litigation services to Fortune 500 companies using mediation, arbitration, and litigation to address disputed claims.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very knowledgeable of the issues and has experience with many of the key industry participants.’
‘K&L Gates, specifically Jonathan Cohen, have extensive experience in the insurance coverage area and clearly stays on top of the latest and greatest court decisions. The team also has experience with just about every type of insurance coverage, including obscure surplus lines.'
'They are practical and make every effort to resolve issues directly with the insurer. Litigation is truly a last resort. They also do a great job working with and counseling those outside their clients' legal departments, which is greatly appreciated.’
‘Jonathan Cohen deserves a special call-out as referenced above. I think there are few attorneys in the field that can meet his level of knowledge and I don't know if there is anyone who exceeds it. As mentioned above, he also does all he can to avoid taking disputes to court which is important for companies addressing sensitive issues for which they are seeking insurance coverage. Jonathan also goes above and beyond to find ways to prevent insurance coverage disputes from happening in the future. He provides training as well as offers to review coverages. He is always responsive and timely. All around great person to work with.’
Key clients
- Ezrasons, Inc.
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing Ezrasons, Inc. in a Second Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to overturn an adverse summary judgment ruling limiting coverage under a Cargo Elite policy issued by Defendant-Appellee Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for goods destroyed in a warehouse fire.
- Representing a global medical device manufacturer in litigation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, involving insurance coverage under the company’s directors and officers (D&O) insurance policy.
- Representing Wyndham Hotels & Resorts—the largest hotel franchising company in the world—in insurance coverage litigation related to alleged violations of sex trafficking laws.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David F. McGonigle