Experienced Insurance Law Representation Since 1986
Insurance law involves disputes between policyholders and insurance companies over coverage, claims and policy terms. At Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English, the insurance dispute lawyers handle insurance matters for clients across the United States and internationally, representing both underwriters and insureds.
The insurance claims attorneys work on ocean marine policies, inland marine policies and all lines of commercial coverage.
How The Firm Helps
At Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English, the attorneys handle a comprehensive range of insurance law matters. The firm’s practice covers:
- Ocean marine policies, including hull, cargo and protection and indemnity coverage
- Inland marine policies for goods in transit, equipment and property
- All lines of commercial coverage, including property and liability policies
- OPA pollution coverage under the Oil Pollution Act
- Directors’ and officers’ coverage
- Policy coverage disputes over the scope and limits of insurance protection
- Coverage analysis and policy interpretation
- Claim negotiation
- All personal lines, including health, life, and recreational marine
- Providing second legal opinions
The attorneys handle cases from both sides of insurance disputes. The firm works with insurers on claims evaluation and also litigates against insurance companies that wrongfully deny coverage.
How Insurance Lawyers Help With Disputes
At Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English, the insurance claims attorneys handle all types of insurance litigation. The legal team irons out disputes through claim negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court trials. The firm takes a forward-thinking approach by attempting early resolution before you spend large amounts on legal costs.
The attorneys study each case based on its merits. The firm litigates cases against insurers over payment disputes. This experience helps the attorneys understand both sides of coverage arguments.
Get Legal Help For Your Insurance Claim
Get in touch with Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English at 917-933-2861. You can also use this online form to discuss your insurance dispute. The firm offers a one-hour free consultation to review your claim.

