Mark Hooper Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Insurance Coverage Attorney

Chicago, Illinois

Responsible for all phases of insurance coverage analysis and litigation

­Handled all phases of construction defect and business litigation for large property developers.Analyzed, obtained, and maximized insurance coverage on behalf of policyholder clients, including formulation and implementation of joint defense agreements for complex construction defect cases. Deposed numerous expert and lay witnesses, attended and participated in numerous mediations and settlement conferences, assisted in preparation for trial.

Handled all phases of insurance coverage litigation on behalf of policyholders, focusing on property damage and advertising injury claims for large technology companies. Drafted all relevant pleadings and dispositive motions, analyzed complex conflict-of-law scenarios, analyzed potentials for recovery, and prepared recommendations for settlement. Supervised and instructed new associates in all aspects of coverage litigation.

Assisted in all phases of complex insurance coverage litigation, focusing primarily on environmental claims. Evaluated and assessed all aspects of coverage for insurer clients, including excess vs. primary, SIR and horizontal exhaustion issues. Determined reasonable settlement figures and assisted in resolving claims through mediation, trial and appeal.

Assisted in all phases of insurance coverage litigation, focusing on construction defect and toxic tort claims. Duties included analyzing coverage, preparing opinions, conducting depositions, attending mediations and monitoring complex underlying actions. Determined reasonable settlement figures and assisted in resolving claims through numerous mediations and settlement conferences.

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