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Charles Kinney discusses South Carolina's Act 42, which reforms tort law by reinstating the empty chair defense, adjusting joint and several liability, and updating liquor liability regulations.

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Cozen O’Connor represents major domestic and foreign insurers on a worldwide basis and is a recognized leader in insurance law. With nearly 200 top insurance attorneys, Cozen O’Connor fields arguably the most sophisticated insurance law department of any firm in the United States.

Underwriters and claims handlers need counsel with deep industry knowledge and allegiance. Complex regulations, consolidation, and increasing litigation are just a few of the challenges insurers face. Cozen O’Connor is prepared to help insurance clients meet the demands of this fast-paced, high-stakes marketplace.

Underlying Cozen O’Connor’s special relationship with the insurance industry is our dedication to providing a truly full-service practice. Our attorneys operate in a vast range of critical specialties in hundreds of jurisdictions. With offices in 32 cities across the U.S., as well as in London and Toronto, Cozen O’Connor is able to provide counsel on a state-by-state, national and international basis.

Litigation. Cozen O’Connor represents insurers in complex coverage and bad faith disputes regarding virtually all lines of personal and commercial insurance. Our attorneys have served as lead trial counsel or national coordinating counsel in some of the largest coverage cases in recent memory, including Superstorm Sandy, the  9/11 attacks and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The firm is also a world leader in the area of subrogation, successfully recovering in excess of $200 million on behalf of our clients on an annual basis.

Business Transactions. Cozen O’Connor provides practical strategic advice to underwriters on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, major transactions, and the launch of new business organizations. We lead mergers, acquisitions, and entity creation; license and register industry participants; handle regulatory filings and contract negotiations; and structure alternative risk mechanisms, including captives, risk retention groups, and self-insurance plans.

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Publications

South Carolina’s New Tort Reform and Liquor Liability Law [Alert]

June 16, 2025

Charles Kinney discusses South Carolina's Act 42, which reforms tort law by reinstating the empty chair defense, adjusting joint and several liability, and updating liquor liability regulations.

Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: What Businesses, Insurers, and Litigators Need to Know [Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Blog]

June 10, 2025

In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list,[1] drawing national attention to the state’s increasingly unpredictable and plaintiff-friendly litigation climate. This designation has galvanized momentum...

Claims Notes: May 2025 [Alert]

May 20, 2025

Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department's Claims Notes provides quick, to-the-point summaries of national insurance developments, including notable insurance decisions, legislation, trends, and regulatory guidance.

Navigating Florida's Bad Faith Reforms After Appellate Ruling

May 02, 2025

Tiffany Bustamante and Nicole Connors contributed the Expert Analysis “Navigating Florida's Bad Faith Reforms After Appellate Ruling'” for Law360.

Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale [Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Blog]

April 18, 2025

Introduction The 2023 amendments to Florida Statute § 624.155, enacted through HB 837, significantly reshaped the landscape of bad faith litigation in Florida. Among the most consequential changes were the additions of two key provisions—§§ 624.1551 and 624.155(6)—both aimed at providing...

Claims Notes: April 2025 [Alert]

April 16, 2025

Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department's Claims Notes provides quick, to-the-point summaries of national insurance developments, including notable insurance decisions, legislation, trends, and regulatory guidance.

The Latest On Louisiana’s Bad Faith and Claims-Handling Statutes [Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Blog]

March 20, 2025

On July 1, 2024, the widespread changes to Louisiana insurance law took effect after Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill No. 323 into law as “Act No. 3” (hereafter, the “Act”). With the first anniversary of the Act rapidly approaching, this blog will summarize the old and the new with...

Claims Notes March 2025 [Alert]

March 04, 2025

Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department's Claims Notes provides quick, to-the-point summaries of national insurance developments, including notable insurance decisions, legislation, trends, and regulatory guidance.

Court Denies Developer Insurance Coverage to Repair Defective Construction [Alert]

February 04, 2025

Ferland and Tumen discuss the Tenth Circuit's decision in In Curtis Park Group, LLC v. Allied World Specialty Insurance Company.

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Events & Seminars

Upcoming Events

Nuclear Winter: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Doomsday

July 31, 2025 - Park City, UT

Alycen A. Moss will moderate the panel titled, "Nuclear Winter: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Doomsday" at the 2025 FDCC Annual Meeting in Park City, Utah.

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Market Trends and Insurance Coverage Issues

June 25, 2025 - Webinar

Josh Tumen, a member of the Global Insurance Department, and Timothy Dowden (Senior Vice President, Renewable Energy & Power) and Daniel Williams (Senior Vice President, Forensic Accounting) of J.S. Held, will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Battery Energy Storage Systems: Market Trends and Insurance Coverage Issues."

Identifying Claims with Subrogation Potential

June 24, 2025 - Glendale, AZ

David D. Brisco will present "Identifying Claims with Subrogation Potential" at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau's 2025 Western Regional Adjusters Conference in Glendale, Arizona.

Homeowner’s Cause and Origin: Based on an Arson Case Study

June 24, 2025 - Glendale, AZ

Karl A. Schulz will present "Homeowner’s Cause and Origin: Based on an Arson Case Study" at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau's 2025 Western Regional Adjusters Conference in Glendale, Arizona.

Past Events

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In The News

Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department Continues its Expansion, Adding Prominent California Litigator Kelsey Leigh Anne Maxwell

June 16, 2025

Maxwell joins the firm as a member and will reside in its Los Angeles office.

Joseph Ziemianski Selected to Insurance Business America's Insurance Defense Lawyers Panel

May 21, 2025

Joseph Ziemianski, co-chair of the firm’s Global Insurance Department, has been selected to join Insurance Business America’s Insurance Defense Lawyers Editorial Panel.

Cozen O'Connor's Insurance Team Hires Former Deputy AG

May 21, 2025

Frank Toddre, a new member in the Global Insurance Department, was quoted in the recent article “Cozen O'Connor's Insurance Team Hires Former Deputy AG” by Law360.

Tiffany Bustamante Appointed to University of Florida Levin College of Law Alumni Council Board of Directors and Co-chair of Alumni Engagement Committee

May 20, 2025

Tiffany Bustamante, a member of the Global Insurance Department and co-chair of the Bad Faith group, has been appointed to the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law Alumni Council Board of Directors, and named co-chair of the Alumni Engagement Committee.

Tiffany Bustamante Selected to The Florida Bar’s Leadership Academy

May 15, 2025

Tiffany Bustamante, a member of the Global Insurance Department and co-chair of the Bad Faith group, has been accepted as a Fellow of The Florida Bar’s Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy.

Stephen Pate Elected President of the American College of Coverage Counsel

May 13, 2025

CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 — Stephen P. Pate has been named President of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Ga. Tort Reform Promises Relief From Insurance Industry Ills

April 15, 2025

Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair of the Global Insurance Department, was quoted in the recent article "Ga. Tort Reform Promises Relief From Insurance Industry Ills" by Law360.

Ex-Texas State Judge Joins Cozen O'Connor Insurance Team

April 09, 2025

Jeff Work, a new member in the Global Insurance Department, was quoted in the recent article “Ex-Texas State Judge Joins Cozen O'Connor Insurance Team” by Law360.

Cozen O’Connor Adds Veteran Litigator and Former Judge Jeff K. Work to its Global Insurance Department

April 07, 2025

Work comes to the firm from Germer P.L.L.C. and has spent nearly four decades defending major enterprises throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. A long-time Houston resident, he represents clients in state and federal courtrooms throughout Texas, and surrounding states.

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Contacts

Elliott R. Feldman

Co-Chair, Subrogation & Recovery Department

efeldman@cozen.com

(215) 665-2071

Kevin J. Hughes

Co-Chair, Subrogation & Recovery Department

khughes@cozen.com

(215) 665-2739

Melissa Brill

Co-Chair, Global Insurance Department

mbrill@cozen.com

(212) 908-1257

Joseph A. Ziemianski

Co-Chair, Global Insurance Department

jziemianski@cozen.com

(832) 214-3920

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Awards

Two Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2023 Texas Super Lawyers

September 19, 2023

HOUSTON, September 18, 2023 – Two Cozen O’Connor attorneys were named 2023 Texas Super Lawyers. Joseph A. Ziemianski and Stephen P. Pate were recognized for Insurance Coverage.

Alycen Moss Appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Board of Directors

August 10, 2023

ATLANTA, August 10, 2023 – Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department, has been appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel's Board of Directors for 2023-2024.

Business Today Names 32 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to Its Top 10 Lists

July 28, 2023

These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.

Alycen Moss Named a 2023 Recipient of the FDCC’s Joseph R. Olshan Award

July 28, 2023

Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair of the Global Insurance Department and co-chair of the firm’s Property Insurance Group, has been named a 2023 recipient of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Joseph R. Olshan Award.

Alycen Moss Selected to Law360’s 2023 Insurance Authority Property Editorial Advisory Board

July 12, 2023

ATLANTA – Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Alycen Moss, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Global Insurance Department, has been named one of Law 360's 2023 Insurance Authority Property Editorial Advisory Board members.

Chambers Ranks 86 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 22 Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2022 Guide

June 02, 2022

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 86 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2022 edition.

49 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

June 01, 2022

Super Lawyers has selected 49 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Alycen Moss Named the CLM’s Claim’s Management Professional of the Year

March 29, 2022

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Alycen Moss, co-chair of the firm’s Property Insurance Group and co-vice chair of the firm’s Global Insurance Department, has been named the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s Litigation Management Professional of the Year.

Eleven Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers

January 29, 2021

Super Lawyers has named eleven attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2021 lists of top practitioners in Illinois.

Nine Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named 2021 “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America

August 20, 2020

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that nine of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized As a Best Law Firm in 24 Practice Areas Nationwide, 106 Practice Areas Regionally

November 05, 2019

The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in their field.

138 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America

August 28, 2019

Best Lawyers selected 138 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 21 of the firm’s national offices for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

57 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 16 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2019 Guide

April 25, 2019

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the USA, has ranked 57 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the Guide’s 2019 edition.

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Homeowner’s Cause and Origin: Based on an Arson Case Study

Glendale, AZ 06/24/2025

Karl A. Schulz will present "Homeowner’s Cause and Origin: Based on an Arson Case Study" at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau's 2025 Western Regional Adjusters Conference in Glendale, Arizona.

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