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    May 5th, 2012 - Lane & Waterman LLP Partner appointed as Special Prosecutor secures conviction of woman who faked brain tumor » More
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    May 3rd, 2012 - Lane & Waterman LLP Partner selected to receive the William B. Waterman Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award » More

Insurance

Lane & Waterman has extensive experience representing clients in all manner of insurance coverage issues.  The firm has represented both insureds and insurance companies to analyze and litigate coverage rights under a variety of insurance policies, including:

 

  • Commercial general liability;
  • Life and disability;
  • Employment practices;
  • Accident and disability;
  • Directors and officers;
  • Errors and omissions;
  • Professional malpractice;
  • Excess and umbrella;
  • Property and casualty;
  • Title insurance; and
  • Workers' compensation.

 

The firm's attorneys have litigated cases through trial and appeal in cases involving:

 

  • Scope of duty to defend and indemnify;
  • Fraudulent claims;
  • Arson defenses;
  • Intentional act exclusions;
  • Untimely notice defenses;
  • Pollution exclusions;
  • First party bad faith;
  • Third party bad faith; and
  • Allocation disputes among multiple insurers.

 

The firm has served as lead counsel for clients in matters ranging from simple declaratory judgment actions to complex coverage matters involving multi-million dollar claims.