Matthew C. Ferlazzo

Partner

New York, NY

He/Him

"Clear strategy, strong advocacy, and practical solutions drive my approach to litigation."

212-471-6227

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Matthew C. Ferlazzo

Partner

New York, NY

He/Him

"Clear strategy, strong advocacy, and practical solutions drive my approach to litigation."

212-471-6227

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About Matt

Matt is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing clients in complex, high-stakes commercial, reinsurance, and insurance disputes nationwide, both in court and before arbitration panels. His work spans key issues such as claims allocation, trigger of coverage, number of occurrences, late notice, additional insured coverage, follow the settlements, access to records, loss-sensitive and retrospectively rated insurance programs, and pre-arbitration hearing security.

Matt also provides strategic counsel to insurance companies on a broad range of coverage matters, including cyber risks, environmental claims, mass torts, construction defect accident claims, as well as emerging coverage issues related to COVID-19. In addition to his coverage work, he defends professionals facing malpractice claims.

Matt led a team of Hinshaw attorneys to a major victory in an insurance arbitration, successfully defending a Lloyd’s Syndicate against a multimillion-dollar claim under a specialized insurance policy. After a three-week evidentiary hearing, the panel ruled decisively for the client.

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Experience

Secured favorable decision on appeal, with the court applying the insurer’s cross-liability exclusion to bar coverage for claims against an additional insured by an employee of the named insured.
Successfully defended the insurer against a direct-action claim by the state to recover clean-up costs associated with a petroleum leak.
Obtained favorable decision for the insurer at trial and appellate level that New York law applied to coverage dispute concerning the costs of environmental remediation at sites throughout the country.
Obtained summary judgment dismissing the insured’s claim for coverage of remediation costs because of the insured’s late notice.
Achieved settlement in a reinsurance arbitration on behalf of a cedent for the principal balance due plus interest.

Recognition

New York Metro Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2014 and 2017
Brooklyn Law School, Herbert A. Lyon Memorial Scholarship; Judge Nathan R. Sobel Prize for Excellence, Criminal Law; Richardson Merit Scholar; Brooklyn Journal of International Law, Associate Managing Editor; National Political Science Honor Society

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Credentials

Education

Brooklyn Law School, JD, magna cum laude, 2004
City University of New York – College of Staten Island, BA, 2001

Bar Admissions

Florida
New Jersey
New York

Court Admissions

US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
US District Court for the District of New Jersey
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
US District Court for the Southern District of New York

Thought Leadership

Publications

Co-Author, "Property Coverage For Riot-Related Claims Is Not Automatic," Law360 Expert Analysis, June 18, 2020

Blog Post

New York is Split on Whether Notice of Default Letters Trigger the Statute of Limitations, Aug 24, 2018

In The News

Insights for Insurers Alert

Excess D&O Policy Not Triggered by Vizio's Smart TV Litigation Claim, May 7, 2021

Press Release

Hinshaw Obtains Victory in Insurance Arbitration, Aug 13, 2015

Interests

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Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, especially watching them perform on stage and at dance competitions. A diehard New York Yankees and New York Giants fan, he cheers on his teams whenever he can.