Insurance Coverage
Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P. is committed to protecting the rights of the insured. We offer our clients litigation, arbitration and mediation services in all aspects of coverage disputes. Our firm has extensive experience in a wide range of cases including homeowner, auto, errors and omissions, health, and commercial general liability. We are dedicated to resolving our clients’ insurance coverage disputes in a timely and effective manner.
Our attorneys have experience in virtually every aspect of insurance coverage and defense. Whether a general liability policy or complex advertising policy, our firm has the knowledge and experience to handle your needs.
For decades, Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P. has provided counsel to clients regarding all aspects of insurance coverage and coverage litigation. As a result, the firm has earned regional and national recognition in this area.
Insurance defense litigation has always occupied a core position in our practice and growth. The firm enjoys a longstanding reputation for its expertise in insurance defense litigation and its commitment to efficient and effective representation in the area of insurance coverage defense.
We represent clients in all matters of insurance coverage and insurance disputes in Louisiana and across the United States. We have represented carrier clients from all insurance industries throughout the country, including property casualty insurers, business and employment coverage insurers, automobile insurers and others in disputes involving:
- Disability Insurance Claims
- Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Home Owners Insurance Claims
- Auto Accident Insurance Claims
- Unfair Claims Practice
- Fraudulent Insurance Claims
Whatever the industry or insurance dispute, our insurance coverage attorneys represent you at every phase in defending your policy. We conduct defense services in reservation of rights litigation, declaratory judgment actions, and appear before all state and federal courts at trial and appellate levels.
We frequently are called upon to advise insurance clients as to whether an insurance policy provides coverage or protection under particular circumstances. Policies are written with numerous interrelated exclusions and exceptions that are constantly being challenged by unique conditions. We can interpret an existing policy and offer legal advice on matters such as whether compensation or pursue insurance coverage litigation in your defense.
Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance
Extra Contractual and Bad Faith
Insurance Coverage
First Party & Third Party Claim Defense
Katrina/Rita Litigation
Reinsurance
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