Insurance Defense & Coverage Disputes

Ohio Insurance Coverage Attorneys

Disputes over whether specific claims are valid and whether coverage applies lie at the heart of the most intensive, high-stakes insurance litigation matters. If you need to defend an insurance claim denial or fight a denial you believe may be unjust and illegal, your counsel’s depth of experience and relevant knowledge will be pivotal.

LEADERS IN LITIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF HIGH-VALUE INSURANCE COVERAGE DISPUTES

Over the past 30-plus years, the attorneys of Gallagher, Gams, Tallan, Barnes & Littrell, L.L.P. have been engaged in many of the most significant insurance cases tried in Ohio courts. Our knowledge covers a vast spectrum of issues and strategies associated with denials of auto accident, fire and casualty, and commercial insurance claims, including:

Consideration and filing of declaratory judgment actions to establish whether insurance policies and their specific terms apply under the circumstances at hand
Interpretation of policy provisions and exclusions
Negotiation and litigation over scope-of-coverage issues
Defense against, or pursuit of, bad faith allegations that can lead to punitive damage awards if an insurance claim denial is judged arbitrary and capricious
Representation of insurance agents accused of errors and omissions, misrepresenting coverage or other negligence or wrongdoing that exposes them to liability

TURN TO PROVEN VETERANS OF HUNDREDS OF TRIALS AND APPEALS

Our clients, including leading auto insurance and fire and casualty carriers in Ohio, depend on us for the utmost vigor in investigation and analysis. We have litigated extensively over coverage stacking issues, regular and frequent use exclusions, the enforceability of escape provisions and other disputed issues. Through a renowned appellate practice, which has taken our lawyers to the Ohio Supreme Court on dozens of occasions, we have earned groundbreaking decisions within the realm of uninsured/underinsured motorist (UI/UM) coverage and other areas with sweeping, long-term impact on our clients.

Ohio Insurance Coverage Attorneys

LEADERS IN LITIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF HIGH-VALUE INSURANCE COVERAGE DISPUTES

Consideration and filing of declaratory judgment actions to establish whether insurance policies and their specific terms apply under the circumstances at hand
Interpretation of policy provisions and exclusions
Negotiation and litigation over scope-of-coverage issues
Defense against, or pursuit of, bad faith allegations that can lead to punitive damage awards if an insurance claim denial is judged arbitrary and capricious
Representation of insurance agents accused of errors and omissions, misrepresenting coverage or other negligence or wrongdoing that exposes them to liability

TURN TO PROVEN VETERANS OF HUNDREDS OF TRIALS AND APPEALS

Whether your case hinges on the underlying action or resolution of complex coverage and damage issues, you can turn to our legal team with confidence. We will recognize all that you have on the line and promptly prioritize your case. To request a consultation, call or email us anytime.

A law firm that claims a fierce commitment to going the full distance for its clients must have clear strengths in both trial and appellate practice. At Gallagher, Gams, Tallan, Barnes & Littrell, L.L.P., these strengths are well documented. Our attorneys have represented clients in hundreds of appeals throughout Ohio, either to preserve favorable state and federal trial outcomes or to reverse unfavorable results. Dozens of our appellate cases have reached the Ohio Supreme Court and ultimately set important legal precedents.

ACCOMPLISHED ATTORNEYS FOR APPEALS OF STATE AND FEDERAL TRIAL VERDICTS AND DECISIONS

An insurance carrier, business entity or individual evaluating the investment required for trial litigation should also explore counsel’s ability to appeal the decision — or to defend a favorable verdict on appeal. Key considerations in your case may include:
At the state level, Ohio has 12 separate district courts of appeal, each with its own local rules of procedure. We have complied with these varied requirements and filed appeals throughout these 12 appellate districts.
The Ohio Supreme Court accepts a limited number of appeals based upon whether they present an issue of public or great general interest. Our attorneys excel in preparing the memoranda in support of jurisdiction to maximize the likelihood of having your appeal heard by the court.
The Federal Rules of Procedure applied in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati are separate, distinct and also strictly enforced. Our attorneys have also distinguished themselves in this arena.
Effective appellate advocacy demands rigorous research into judicial precedents, the preparation of concise memorandums and merit briefs, excellence in oral argument and other specialized skills. These skills can be developed only through disciplined training and experience

AT OUR FIRM, EFFECTIVENESS IN APPELLATE PRACTICE IS AN INGRAINED TRADITION

Many attorneys complete accomplished careers without appearing in an appellate court. Further, many successful law firms may have one appellate lawyer, whereas the lawyers in our firm have filed and defended hundreds of appeals. These capabilities extend across our numerous areas of practice, including insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, property and casualty insurance coverage, uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage, diverse business litigation, disputes governed by real estate law and more.