Partner - First-Party Commercial Property Insurance Coverage

Lewis Brisbois; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical Insurance

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Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Descrizione del lavoro

Lewis Brisbois in St. Louis, MO seeks a seasoned Partner-level Insurance Coverage Attorney specializing in first-party commercial property to join a national practice. The incoming partner will handle an established portfolio without requiring a portable book of business.

The role emphasizes supervising EUOs, coverage litigation, and complex property claims, with a focus on leading nationwide efforts and high-value matters for carriers in federal and state courts.

Competenze

• 8+ years of dedicated insurance coverage experience, with emphasis on first-party commercial property.
• Partner or Senior Counsel with partner-level capabilities and ability to independently manage a complex caseload.
• Active Missouri bar admission; multi-state admissions a plus.

Mansioni

• 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, representing carriers in federal and state courts.

Conoscenze

Insurance coverage

EUOs

Litigation

First-party property

National practice management

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

The St. Louis, MO 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 Missouri. Multi-state admissions are a plus.

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