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“Miles & Stockbridge PC is recognized for its representation of policyholders in coverage denial disputes. Frequently retained by clients from the construction, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Also noted for the provision of advice on the development of self-insurance plans. Possesses notable experience in business interruption, construction claims and toxic torts.” – Chambers Overview

Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, a go-to guide in the legal industry, has once again ranked the Insurance practice at Miles & Stockbridge on its list of leading law firms nationwide. In addition to ranking Miles & Stockbridge in the top Band 1 of Maryland firms, four insurance principals are ranked: Joseph L. Beavers, Alexander P. Creticos and Joseph W. Hovermill in Maryland and Andrew M. Weiner for the Insurance – Policyholder category in Washington, D.C.

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Joseph L. Beavers, Principal and Co-Leader of Litigation Practice Group

Joe Beavers is again ranked in Band 1. Chambers shared that Joe is “held in high regard for his depth of experience representing policyholders. His expertise extends across environmental, business interruption and D&O claims, among others.” During the Chambers interviews, a client shared that Joe is a “creative, bright and excellent writer.”

Alexander P. Creticos, Principal

Alex Creticos “represents policyholders in a range of coverage disputes including those arising from construction defects and product liability claims. He is called upon to act for his clients at both trial and appellate level.”

Joseph W. Hovermill, Principal

Joe Hovermill “has an extensive practice focusing on the representation of manufacturing clients in mass tort and product liability claims. He is additionally experienced in locating legacy insurance coverage.”

Andrew M. Weiner, Principal

Andrew Weiner “advises insurance policyholders on litigation and arbitration proceedings as well as on risk management strategies. He has experience in a range of policy types, including D&O, cyber and environmental liabilities.”

About Our Insurance Practice

We advise clients on all aspects of insurance coverage—procurement, management, claims, litigation, and appeals across a wide variety of coverage areas. We advise policyholders and pursue claims under virtually all lines of coverage, including D&O, E&O, Reps & Warranties, CGL, Property, Business Interruption, Cyber, Crime, Event Cancellation, and other specialty lines of coverage.

Our strength is in our numbers and the diversity of insurance coverage matters on which we are always working for policyholders. We have a small team of dedicated coverage lawyers and this team prides itself on efficiency, creativity, analysis, and—most importantly—major insurance recoveries for all types of policyholder clients faced with complex claims. Our key clients range from large, publicly held international manufacturers to smaller, but substantial, closely held entities. We are always working on insurance claims for a wide variety of clients under many lines of coverage. This gives us a unique perspective—we negotiate with insurance companies at many different levels and we know how to tailor and develop claim-specific strategies that maximize insurance recoveries.