Services

Experienced Representation for Insurance Companies

Eisenberg & Baum’s insurance law attorneys represent insurance companies throughout the U.S., Switzerland and France in a wide range of legal issues. We understand the insurance industry and have tried numerous cases involving insurance coverage as well as defense matters and have successfully represented clients in reinsurance arbitrations.

Our attorneys are well versed in insurance industry practices, and have extensive experience drafting and reviewing policies. We routinely deliver in-house seminars and presentations on the latest developments in the law and dispute resolution strategies. If you are seeking representation for an insurance law issue, we are prepared to meet your needs.

Insurance Coverage for Environmental Liabilities

Our firm has a special focus and nationally recognized expertise on environmental coverage issues. We help navigate our clients through the complex issues at play, whether it be allocation, trigger, the deemer clause, co-insurance, or litigation in bankruptcy court. Our lawyers have addressed these issues and many others in state and federal courts throughout the U.S.

Some of our reported decisions include: Royal Ins. Co. v. Lexington Ins. Co., Index No. 02-CIV-2085 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) (duty to defend); Howard v. Royal Ins. Co., Index No. CV-98-5008 (E.D.N.Y. 1999) (toxic site contamination); Reichhold Chemicals Inc. v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., Index No. CV-0085884S (Sup. Ct. Conn. 1999) (late notice);Tartan Oil Corp. v. Clark, 1999 WL 45335 (N.Y. 2d Dept. 1999) (pollution exclusion); Home Indemnity Co. v. Hoechst Celanese Corp., 494 S.E. 2d 774 (N.C. App. 1998) (toxic site contamination); Northville Industries Corp. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 89 N.Y. 2d 621 (1997) (petroleum leakage); Grumman Systems Support Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Co., 828 F. Supp. 11 (E.D.N.Y. 1993) (copyright infringement); Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 997 F. 2d 172 (6th Cir. 1993) (loss in progress); CPC International Inc. v. Aerojet-General Corp., 825 F. Supp. 795 (W.D. Mich. 1993) (known risk); Polaroid Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Co., 414 Mass. 747 (1993) (policy reformation); Union Carbide Corp. v. Aetna Cas. & Surety Co., 562 A. 2d 15 (Conn. 1989) (forum non conveniens).

If you need representation for an insurance law or environmental law issue, we are here to protect your interests. Contact Eisenberg & Baum for more information about our services.