2024 Edition of Chambers USA Recognizes Hinshaw for its Insurance, Aviation, and Financial Services Practices

The U.S. law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP today announced that the firm received recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Nine Hinshaw partners from across the nation are featured in the guide. The firm's insurance and aviation practices received nationwide recognition. In addition, the insurance practice was regionally recognized in Illinois, Florida, and California.

Published by Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA is a widely respected annual publication that highlights leading law firms and lawyers representing clients in the United States and internationally. Chambers and Partners' research analysts interview thousands of lawyers, clients, and other leading industry figures worldwide as part of its process. Firms and lawyers must demonstrate sustained excellence to be ranked in the guide.

Firm Practice Rankings

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Nationwide

In ranking Hinshaw Band 4 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Nationwide," Chambers notes: 

• What the team is known for: Highly regarded insurance practice noted for its considerable expertise in representing carriers in a wide array of coverage disputes, both in litigation and arbitration. The team has experience handling claims arising from personal injury, professional liability, and business interruption. It adeptly assists both domestic and international clients.
• Strengths: Clients say: "They are thorough and communicative." "They help you get to a resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible." "[The firm] really takes the time to understand our business and how we operate. We can always count on [them] to assist us."

Transportation: Aviation: Litigation – Nationwide

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Transportation: Aviation: Litigation – Nationwide," Chambers notes:

• What the team is known for: Offers wide-ranging expertise in aviation disputes. Its client base covers a number of industry participants, including airports, manufacturers, and domestic and international carriers.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida," Chambers states:

• What the team is known for: Handles a variety of insurance coverage claims on behalf of insurance carriers. Its team is adept at providing advice and representation in coverage matters concerning losses arising out of catastrophic bodily injury, business interruption, and professional liability. 
• Strengths: Clients say: "They are thorough and communicative.""They help you get to a resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible.""[The firm] really takes the time to understand our business and how we operate. We can always count on [them] to assist us."
• Work highlights: Hinshaw represented Hudson Insurance in an over $1 million coverage dispute relating to an auto accident.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Illinois

In ranking Hinshaw Band 2 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Illinois" and quoting members of the insurance industry, Chambers notes:

• What the team is known for: Widely acknowledged for its representation of insurer clients in complex, high-value coverage arbitration and litigation matters. Experienced in construction defects, first-party property, and cyber insurance, the team is also well-versed in personal insurance claims and risk management issues. It notably acts for international and domestic U.S. clients.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The team is very quick to understand complex issues." [Their] attorneys are extremely knowledgeable."
• Work highlights: Hinshaw represented Affiliated FM Insurance Company in lead paint coverage litigation in California.

Insurance: Insurer – California

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Insurance: Insurer – California," Chambers states:

• What the team is known for: Highly capable firm with a reputation for representing both domestic and foreign insurers across the USA. Its California team has key expertise in regulatory insurance law and also offers a robust litigation practice, representing insurers in coverage disputes and class actions on a regular basis. The firm also offers notable strength in construction defects, professional liability, and first-party property insurance matters, among other areas.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The [team is] very well versed in all areas of defense.""[The firm] provides a wide variety of support and has an excellent understanding of the relevant issues.""Their attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of the field and understand the commercial implications of their decisions and advice."