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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

Wilson Elser helps individuals and organizations transcend challenges and realize goals by offering an optimal balance of legal excellence and bottom-line value.

Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, our more than 900 attorneys are engaged in some 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. Indeed, over more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases, frequently “parachuting in” to assume unresolved matters from other law firms. Our success also derives from winning on our clients’ terms and rigorously adhering to their guidelines. We are ranked 105 in the Am Law 200 and 57th in the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500.

Since our founding in 1978, Wilson Elser has forged a reputation as a formidable player in insurance coverage and defense. Our experience in this tightly regulated, cost-conscious industry has shaped a firm culture of accomplished professionalism and cost efficiency that delivers demonstrable value to clients.

Today, Wilson Elser provides clients with full-service, first-class legal services, spanning the spectrum of litigation and related areas. We apply the discipline and diligence of effective litigation to virtually all areas of the law, drawing on a comprehensive roster of legal services to create multidisciplinary teams that give each client matter the best of the firm’s collective intelligence and capabilities.

Associate
Nicole Aaronson practices in the area of cybersecurity and data privacy. Following reports of a breach, Nicole and her team members begin a "triage" process designed to immediately minimize…
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Associate
Bonnie Ackerman practices in the areas of medical malpractice, health care, nursing home liability, general liability and product liability. During an earlier tenure at Wilson Elser, she…
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Associate
Aysha Allos advises clients on cybersecurity and data privacy matters. She represents clients in cybersecurity incident responses, data breach notification, regulatory investigations and…
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Associate
Sarah Andrzejczak represents businesses and insurers in a variety of areas, focusing her practice on premises liability, product liability, construction and health care. She has achieved…
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Partner
Jennifer Willis Arledge practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, general liability in the hospitality arena and construction defect, primarily…
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Associate
Kathy Arline has several years of experience in the insurance industry handling complex coverage and liability issues as well as personal injury, casualty and property loss claims. Her…
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Associate
Michelle Bedoya is an Associate at Wilson Elser's Orlando office. Michelle focuses her practice on civil litigation involving insurance and general liability defense of matters including…
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Partner
Will Behr concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial transactions and securities offerings, working with clients to manage their risks in an…
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Partner
Geoffrey Belzer is a business-savvy litigator who concentrates on the defense of professional liability, cyber liability and complex commercial claims. He has appeared on behalf of clients…
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Associate
Jacqueline Bertelsen focuses her practice on product liability, trucking and transportation, and complex tort and general casualty cases.
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Associate
Lindsay Bethea specializes in the defense of claims arising from general liability litigation, insurance coverage litigation, medical malpractice, premises liability, and government, white-…
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Partner
Adam Bialek, chair of Wilson Elser’s Intellectual Property group, leads a nationwide team of highly qualified attorneys that offers clients a full range of IP and cyber/media legal services…
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Attorney
Max Carpinelli litigates cases involving personal injury and casualty, construction and real estate. He has represented individuals and companies in a variety of matters involving…
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Partner

Sergio Casiano is an experienced civil trial attorney in the areas of employment and labor law, premises and auto liability, products liability, insurance law and business litigation.…
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Associate
Michael Chalcraft practices in the areas of professional liability litigation and health, disability and ERISA matters. He represents accountants and attorneys in malpractice claims…
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Partner
Eric Cheng focuses his practice on insurance coverage matters that arise out of professional liability and employment discrimination claims. He also defends underlying cases in these areas…
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Associate
Troy Chinnici focuses his practice on professional liability, including accountants, attorneys, insurance agents, real estate agents, technology and media professionals, consultants,…
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Associate
Michael Chipko handles professional liability matters, primarily defending lawyers; general liability; and medical malpractice. His clients include attorneys, commercial properties, nurses…
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Associate
Alexander DiMeo primarily focuses on all aspects of the litigation process for construction, product liability and premises liability actions. A highlight of his practice is his ability to…
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Associate
Justin Dobek has defended the interests of clients in a variety of matters including construction, product liability, medical malpractice, professional liability and personal injury actions…
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Of Counsel
Dale Dobuler concentrates his practice exclusively in complex insurance coverage analysis, insurance coverage litigation and bad faith. Within that broad ambit, he has handled a wide array…
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Associate
Brian Dollar practices in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy breach response, pre- and post-event. He analyzes client compliance with GLBA, COPPA, HIPAA/HITECH, and related state,…
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Partner
Kevin Donovan concentrates his practice on all aspects of labor law and employment litigation and counseling, including certain employee health benefits issues facing employers. He…
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Partner
Genese Dopson focuses her practice on the defense of companies in employment matters and in the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, as well as the defense of…
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Associate
Marie Figueiredo serves as coverage counsel for international and domestic insurers in connection with a broad range of professional and specialty lines of coverage, including D&O, EPL…
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Associate
Sarah Fink focuses her practice on trademark matters, including litigation and registration, and assists in obtaining, securing, maintaining and enforcing trademark rights. She also…
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Partner
Chandler Finley heads a team focused on handling immigration matters for individuals and corporations entering the U.S. business environment from South America, the Caribbean, Europe and…
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Of Counsel
Gillian Fisher devotes her practice to the defense of complex, high-exposure medical malpractice matters on behalf of several major area hospital systems, nursing facilities, and medical…
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Partner
Christopher Flanagan is the regional managing partner of the Boston office. He focuses his practice on commercial and complex tort litigation, with emphasis on general liability, product…
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Associate
Stacy Fogarty focuses her practice on insurance law, intellectual property and civil litigation defense. Stacy has vast knowledge of insurance coverage and is experienced in specialty…
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Partner
Kathryn Grace has a dedicated civil practice in complex litigation and is a co-chair of the firm’s national Aviation practice. She focuses on professional liability and general liability…
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Associate
Reagan Y. Greenberg works with the firm’s commercial litigation practice representing individuals, companies and insurance carriers in a variety of matters, including premises liability,…
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Associate
Callyson Grove maintains a diverse practice that encompasses a wide range of litigation matters, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice and employment claims. She has appeared in…
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Associate
Tiffany Gruenberg focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, product liability, professional liability, and general civil liability claims. She is certified as a mediator in…
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Associate
Christina Heischmidt focuses her practice on employment and labor law, along with significant experience in general business litigation matters and government contracts. Prior to joining…
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Partner
Jerry Heubel is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on the defense of high-exposure medical malpractice claims. He has litigated numerous cases in New York City’s five…
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Associate
Matthew High represents established businesses and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation. His practice encompasses the defense of clients in employment law, commercial litigation,…
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Partner
Robert Hinckley is an aggressive and effective trial lawyer with a track record of success. He has first-chair experience in more than 40 jury trials, and has litigated civil cases in state…
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Partner
David Holmes is the regional managing partner of Wilson Elser’s Chicago office. He has a diverse civil litigation practice that encompasses the defense of employment law, product liability…
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Associate
Allison Holubis has been involved in some of Wilson Elser’s most significant litigation and, in collaboration with several senior partners, has already compiled an enviable record of…
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Partner
Barbara Hopkinson Kelly focuses her legal practice on environmental and toxic tort litigation and insurance coverage, including issues involving employment law. She also has more than 25…
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Partner
Edna Kersting is considered an authority in life, health, disability and ERISA law, an area in which she has concentrated throughout her legal career. Her experience extends to matters…
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Associate
Matt Kiel has managed litigation for various Southern California municipalities, national insurance providers and mid-sized businesses. He has represented individuals as well as Fortune 500…
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Associate
Min Kim concentrates her practice in the area of employment & labor law. Recognizing that employers seek cost-effective resolutions, when appropriate Min uses alternate resolution…
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Of Counsel
James Kloss handles a wide variety of complex matters, with a concentration in general liability, commercial litigation, premises liability, products liability, construction, insurance…
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Partner
Christine Knipper specializes in the defense of complex and high-exposure matters, with an emphasis on products, general and professional liability matters. She has defended foreign and…
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Associate
Leia Leitner is an experienced complex commercial litigator in federal and state courts. Her practice focuses primarily on complex tort and general casualty, intellectual property and brand…
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Partner
Robert Lesko is a commercial litigator with more than 20 years of experience before state and federal courts, state and federal agencies, and arbitration panels throughout the country. Rob’…
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Associate
Anne LeVasseur handles civil claims in all areas of transportation, defense of personal injury claims, general and product liability, and premises liability in New York and Connecticut. She…
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Partner
Guy Levasseur maintains a diverse civil litigation practice focused on the defense of complex tort claims through trial as well as related insurance coverage matters. Guy also manages…
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Partner
Tori Levine is a trial attorney with an innate ability to balance courtroom ingenuity with the practical needs of business clients in a variety of scenarios. She has significant experience…
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Partner
Lara Lickhalter has more than a decade of experience litigating catastrophic trucking and transportation claims involving motor carriers, freight brokers, bus lines and contract carriers in…
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Partner
Jennifer Martin focuses her practice primarily on first-party property and casualty insurance litigation and related appellate work. She advises insurance carriers regarding a broad range…
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Partner
Nicolas Martin focuses his practice on product liability, toxic tort, premises liability, construction defect, and other complex and catastrophic litigation matters, including trials and…
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Associate
Jordan Matheny has launched her career in the area of general liability and casualty, representing a variety of litigants in claims arising out of negligent security, property damage, all…
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Partner
Celena Mayo has focused exclusively in the employment and labor area throughout her legal career. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, she served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the…
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Of Counsel
Christopher McClanahan has a diverse civil litigation practice with significant experience defending product and general liability cases in New Jersey state and federal courts. Christopher…
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Partner
William McDevitt defends attorneys in professional liability claims in Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts. Cases involve statutory issues, professional negligence, breach of contract,…
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Associate
Kevin Normandeau handles breach response and other cybersecurity matters arising from the misuse of computers and related technology. He assists clients by managing the post-incident…
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Associate
Stephanie Nott is experienced in litigation and transactional aspects of brand management and protection, focusing her practice on intellectual property, trademark, copyright, privacy,…
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Partner
John Podesta focuses his practice in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, business litigation and general civil litigation. In his 20-year legal career, John has handled a wide…
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Associate
David Potter practices in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy breach response, pre- and post-event. He provides analysis of compliance with the GLBA, COPPA, HIPAA/HITECH, and other…
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Product liability exposures increasingly drive the litigation risk profile of many U.S. and global corporations. These matters frequently extend beyond legal defense to the business effects…
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Partner
Stanley Pun is a civil litigator who focuses his practice in the areas of product liability, general liability matters and commercial disputes. Stan frequently defends his clients in large…
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Partner
Mat Ross is one of Wilson Elser’s senior New York trial partners who has extensive experience in state and federal courts and increasingly is brought in to serve as trial counsel on…
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Partner
Rebecca Rothmann has built a diverse civil litigation practice focused on professional liability defense and complex commercial matters. She has trial experience in the federal court for…
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Partner
Rich Rubenstein principally practices in the area of product liability defense, with a focus on gray market products originating from Japan. He also has experience in the prosecution of…
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Partner
Angela Russell is the regional managing partner of the Baltimore office and chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. She has significant trial experience and has tried cases in the District…
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Associate
Angela McManus Sekerka concentrates her practice in employment and housing discrimination law. She has successfully defended numerous employers and property management companies against…
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Partner
Judy Selmeci is a dedicated appellate specialist and a core member of the firm’s national Appellate practice. She is the go-to resource for briefing and arguing appeals, including new…
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Partner
Lori Semlies focuses on the defense of medical and nursing home malpractice claims in both state and federal courts, including all phases of litigation through trial. She has handled…
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Associate
Kevin Shaftan handles transactional matters and commercial litigation, representing accounting firms and other business entities in connection with various claims and disputes.
Before…
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Partner
Beata Shapiro has extensive experience working with insurance and transportation companies, including public and private carriers, shippers and intermediaries, on defense of claims for…
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Of Counsel
Gregory Shapiro's practice has focused on medical malpractice defense since 2011, primarily as defense counsel for the physicians in a large, well-known New York hospital. Previously, his…
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Partner
Wendy Testa is a co-chair of the firm’s Complex Tort & General Casualty practice. She focuses her legal practice on insurance coverage and defense litigation and risk management…
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Associate
Janeen Thomas is a litigation attorney with more than thirteen years of experience advising businesses and insurers. She focuses her legal practice on contract analysis, subrogation…
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Associate
Kara Thorvaldsen practices in the areas of appellate work, professional liability, intellectual property, class action defense, and insurance and reinsurance defense. She has a track record…
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Partner
Jim Thurston is a coverage lawyer who focuses his practice on insurance and bad faith litigation in the professional liability field. Jim’s career has been distinguished by the successful…
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Associate
Alexis Tinucci represents established businesses and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation at Wilson Elser. She has extensive experience in the defense of claims related to general…
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Partner
Daniel Tranen is an accomplished litigator who has handled matters and tried cases across the litigation spectrum and throughout the United States in his more than 20-year law practice.…
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Associate
Deanna Williams focuses her litigation practice on professional liability, including representation of attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, real estate agents, consultants, architects…
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Partner
Ryan Williams represents clients in real estate litigation, construction defect matters, bankruptcy litigation, employment litigation, and commercial disputes in federal and state courts.…
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Associate
Neil Willner focuses his legal practice on medical malpractice, dental malpractice, nursing home liability and general liability centered on complex litigation. His clients include…
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Partner
Lisa Wilson is a trial attorney whose practice focuses on first-party property and casualty insurance litigation, extra-contractual coverage litigation, UIM extra-contractual litigation,…
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Associate
Kadeem Wolliaston focuses his legal practice on insurance defense, commercial litigation and appellate matters. He handles cases in a variety of jurisdictions, including New York state and…
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Of Counsel
Heidi Wolmuth concentrates her practice in the defense of complex civil litigation involving medical malpractice, pharmaceuticals and medical devices as well as general product liability.…
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The National Law Review names Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP a Go-To Thought Leader in cannabis law for the year 2022. In particular, the firm’s coverage of specialty cannabis products, such as Delta-8 and edible THC products, saw a substantial audience this year, serving as a valuable guide for attorneys and professionals in this area. Authors such as Ian A. Stewart and Leia Leitner provided key insights into topics such as the Ninth Circuit Delta-8 ruling, Minnesota’s inadvertent legalization of cannabis edibles, and much more.

 

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