Wiley Rein LLP

Operating from Washington DC, Wiley Rein LLP‘s insurance practice provides counsel to insurers on claims and litigation nationwide, actively engaged in handling the industry’s intricate and high-severity cases. The team specializes in managing professional and general liability coverage matters, including D&O and ERISA issues, along with expertise in cyber exposure cases. Under the leadership of Kimberly Melvin, an experienced attorney focusing on professional liability insurance and bankruptcy law, and Benjamin Eggert, adept at handling complex insurance coverage litigation, the practice also addresses bad faith claims. Beyond its litigation focus, the practice extends mediation services for disputing parties. Benefiting from  experience of Daniel J. Standish and Jason P. Cronic, both distinguished attorneys in professional liability insurance coverage matters and disputes, the practice maintains its commitment to excellence. Other key contacts include Washington DC-based Leslie Platt, who focuses on insurance issues arising under cyber, media, and technology and professional liability policies and rising star Margaret Karchmer. Noteworthy developments in 2023 include the departure of partners Cara Tseng Duffield and Ted Brown in September.