Jennifer Altman is the managing partner of Pillsbury’s Miami office. She has first-chaired 30 trials in state and federal courts and in arbitration forums across the United States and internationally, including the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, the ICC and the American Health Lawyers Association. Jennifer has proven success in complex bet the company cases as lead trial lawyer, but she is equally adept at providing strategic advice designed to assist clients in evaluating operational risks to avoid the pitfalls of litigation where possible.

Stephen Asay advises clients on proactive risk management strategies and the resolution of complex commercial litigation involving insurance coverage and construction claims.

Ben Bernell represents clients in both federal and state courts, where he has litigated disputes involving IP, breach of contract and internet-related claims along with antitrust and business disparagement matters.

Pillsbury partner James Bobotek concentrates his practice on a variety of construction and insurance matters.

Matthew Brady focuses his practice on a broad range of complex business and commercial litigation, including large-scale construction disputes, white collar defense, employment disputes and insurance recovery.

An experienced civil litigator and trial lawyer, Pillsbury partner Mariah Brandt resolves complex business disputes and class actions, securing victories through trial, arbitration and negotiation.

Partner Tamara Bruno leads the Texas section of Pillsbury’s Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice, recently named a 2020 “Insurance Practice Group of the Year” by Law360, from Houston, though her practice spans the nation.

John Chamberlain is a counsel in Pillsbury’s Litigation practice, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation.

Bryan Coffey is a member of the firm’s Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice group. His work focuses on insurance policy analysis, coverage litigation, policy archaeology and tracking insurance industry trends.

Charles Conrad, a Pillsbury Litigation partner, focuses on complex commercial disputes in the energy and construction industries, both onshore and offshore.

Aaron Coombs is a counsel and represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and litigation.

Ashley Cowgill is a member of the firm’s Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice and represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third parties within the alcohol beverage industry. 

Pillsbury Litigation partner and Firm Chair David Dekker is recognized as one of the leading construction lawyers in the U.S., and was identified by BTI as among the “most valuable” practitioners to corporate counsel worldwide, in any practice area.

Ed Flanders, managing partner of the New York Office and former head of Pillsbury’s Litigation practice in New York, represents companies in large, complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters.

Laura Freid-Studlo advises clients at all stages of the construction process, from contract drafting through dispute resolution.

Jeffrey Gans, chair of Pillsbury’s Public-Private Partnership team, advises owners, developers and contractors on major projects.

Peter Gillon represents corporate policyholders in their disputes and transactions with insurance companies, using his 35 years of experience to help his clients access their insurance to resolve complex D&O litigation, large property and casualty losses, and other significant threats.

Eric Gold advises clients on a wide range of complex business and insurance coverage disputes.

Alexander Hardiman, a Pillsbury partner, has successfully litigated, arbitrated and settled hundreds of complex insurance coverage claims.

Tom Hill, a partner in Pillsbury’s Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense practice, focuses his national practice on white-collar criminal and government enforcement matters and internal corporate investigations.

Michael Evan Jaffe, a Pillsbury partner with a particular focus in arbitration, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution, is frequently recognized among the most skilled advocates in international arbitration and U.S. litigation.

Law360’s Insurance MVP Joseph Jean provides real-world advice and has recovered billions in damages for clients who have suffered catastrophic property losses.

Colin Kemp focuses his practice on assisting clients with high-stakes litigation matters. Colin is a trial lawyer in Pillsbury’s recognized Intellectual Property and Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice groups.

David’s practice has focused on major, complex litigation, including cases involving allegations of fraud, antitrust violations, ethics issues and trusts and estates matters. David Keyko is a co-leader of the Litigation – Trusts, Estates and High Net Worth team.

David Klein, a Pillsbury Litigation partner, is repeatedly recognized in Chambers USA for his skill in resolving insurance coverage disputes through litigation and negotiation.

As lead counsel for over forty jury and bench trials, Steven Knott focuses his practice on insurance recovery, commercial disputes and construction litigation.

Drew Lanphere is a trial lawyer known for handling high-stakes litigation, focusing on antitrust, unfair competition, health care and real property matters.

Pillsbury partner Alex Lathrop is an accomplished litigator and skilled negotiator who helps corporate policyholders facing large and complex losses recover from their insurers.

Melissa is the head of Pillsbury's Washington, DC Litigation group and co-leader of the firm's Construction Counseling & Dispute Resolution practice. She focuses her practice on complex construction claims and insurance coverage disputes.

William McMichael maintains a nationwide practice with an emphasis on complex commercial and insurance coverage litigation.

Pillsbury partner Michael McNamara is a tenacious trial lawyer consistently recognized by Chambers USA for his work in the construction law field.

For 35 years, Mark Plumer has represented policyholders with diverse, thorny high-value insurance claims.

Janine M. Stanisz is a commercial litigator who concentrates her practice in advising and representing individual and corporate policyholders in insurance coverage matters, specifically those involving CGL, property, and D&O policies.

Matt helps clients in all sectors prevent problems before they occur, and solve problems when they do arise.

Kirt Suomela is an engineer and scientific advisor at Pillsbury. He provides assistance on engineering, environmental and other technical and scientific matters.

Clark Thiel’s practice is concentrated on international and domestic construction project counseling and dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Benjamin Tievsky represents policyholders exclusively in insurance coverage matters involving general liability, environmental exposures, cyber liabilities, director and officer claims, and losses involving property damage and business interruption.

Robert Wallan co-leads Pillsbury’s Chambers USA-ranked national Insurance Recovery and Advisory Practice Group and heads the Litigation Group for the Los Angeles Office. He handles class actions, insurance recovery and business-related litigation and has recovered more than $3.2 billion for clients.