Aaron J. Lockwood is an experienced civil litigator at the trial and appellate-court levels whose work on behalf of clients has involved a variety of complex matters in state, federal, and arbitral forums around the country, including contract disputes, consumer-protection claims, and various business torts. He routinely represents and advises insurers in matters relating to complex coverage, claim handling, and alleged insurer bad faith, as well as in other high-stakes business disputes. He regularly defends insurers against contractual, extra-contractual, and punitive-damages claims involving a wide range of insurance products, including property-and-casualty, professional-liability, and builders-risk coverages. Aaron also represents managed care organizations in virtually all aspects of health-benefits litigation, including disputes with participating and non-participating hospitals and other large healthcare providers.

Concentrations

• Commercial litigation and arbitration
• Insurance and reinsurance disputes
• Insurance coverage and extra-contractual liability
• Health care payor-provider disputes