Partner - First-Party Commercial Property Insurance Coverage

Lewis Brisbois; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois’ Akron, OH office seeks a seasoned Partner-level Insurance Coverage Attorney specializing in first-party commercial property to join a high-volume, nationally recognized practice. A portable book of business is not required, and Ohio bar admission is essential.

The role focuses on leading nationwide property coverage matters, evaluating high-value losses, and guiding complex investigations and EUOs, with extensive litigation through trial for carriers in diverse courts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated insurance coverage experience with emphasis on first-party commercial property.
• Active Ohio bar in good standing; multi-state admissions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead national practice management for first-party commercial property coverage matters.
• Analyze high-value losses including fire, casualty, business interruption and dishonesty claims.
• Oversee/arbitrate EUOs of insureds and witnesses.
• Drive litigation from inception to trial representing carriers in federal/state courts.

Skills

First-party commercial property

Coverage litigation

EUOs

Arson investigations

Trial preparation

Job description

Overview

The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a seasoned, Partner-level Insurance Coverage Attorney specializing in first-party commercial property to join our thriving, nationally recognized practice. Because the incoming partner will step into an established, high-volume practice, a portable book of business is not required.

Lewis Brisbois is a recognized leader in the area of insurance coverage and claims. Our Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting contracts of all kinds and representing insurers in complex coverage claims. Such representation includes monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. The firm represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies. Collectively, our attorneys have experience in virtually every line of business.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• National Practice Management: Lead and manage first-party commercial property coverage matters on a national scale.
• Complex Claims Evaluation: Analyze high-value commercial property losses, including large-scale fire losses, casualty events, business interruption, and commercial dishonesty claims.
• Fact-Finding & Investigations: Oversee and participate in complex arson and fraud investigations.
• Examinations Under Oath: Regularly conduct detailed Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) of insureds and key witnesses.
• Litigation & Trial Work: Drive strategic coverage litigation from inception through trial, actively representing carriers in federal and state courts.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of dedicated insurance coverage experience, with a heavy emphasis on first-party commercial property.
• Career Level: Current Partner or Senior Counsel with clear partner-level capabilities, seasoned judgment, and the ability to independently command a complex caseload.
• Core Skills: Proven track record in coverage litigation, conducting EUOs, managing investigations, and trial preparation or first-chair trial experience.
• Bar Admission: Active license in good standing in Ohio. Multi-state admissions are a plus.

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