Steptoe LLP

Steptoe LLP offers a wealth of courtroom experience coupled with deep expertise in insurance law. Handling numerous cases and presenting arguments in various intermediate appellate and supreme courts, as well as arbitrations in the US and abroad, the firm excels in navigating complex issues and providing strategic counsel to major insurers on a national and international scale. Headed by Sarah Gordon, specializing in health, environment, and D&O coverage litigation, and John O’Connor, a specialist in property and liability, both based in Washington DC, the practice covers a broad range of complex insurance coverage disputes, including commercial property, marine policies, environmental coverage, bankruptcy litigation, financial products coverage, and Bermuda Form arbitration. Also in Washington DC, the experiencedAntonia Ianniello serves as a lead trial counsel in high-stakes coverage litigation; meanwhile James Rocap, focused on complex civil litigation, handles large insurance coverage disputes. Moreover, Roger Warin supports the Washington DC practice, not only boasting numerous major victories in coverage disputes but is also a successful appellate advocate, having argued over 20 cases in various federal circuit courts of appeals and state supreme courts. Notably, 2023 saw the additions of New York-based partner Michele Jacobson and senior counsel Robert Lewin to the team.