Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Partner - First-Party Commercial Property Insurance Coverage

Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of insurance coverage experience focusing on first-party commercial property.
  • Current Partner or Senior Counsel demonstrating clear partner-level capabilities.
  • Strong track record in coverage litigation and trial preparation or experience leading trials.
  • Proficient in conducting Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) and managing complex investigations.
  • Active bar license in Texas; multi-state admissions are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage first-party commercial property coverage matters on a national scale.
  • Analyze high-value commercial property losses, including fire, casualty, and business interruption claims.
  • Oversee and participate in arson and fraud investigations.
  • Conduct detailed Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) of insured parties and witnesses.
  • Drive strategic coverage litigation from inception through trial in state and federal courts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer match.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Dallas, TX 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 Texas. Multi-state admissions are a plus.
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About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a national law firm with over 50 offices across the United States. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, construction, insurance, and transportation. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing high-quality legal services to its clients and has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the country by various legal publications. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
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1979

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