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Scott N Godes

Scott N Godes

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 50% Lawsuits / Disputes
    11 years
  • 50% Insurance
    9 years

Contact Information

  • Address registered with state bar
    Dickstein Shapiro LLP
    1825 I Street NW
    Washington, DC 20006
    Office: 202-420-●●●● - show
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About me: Scott Godes is an experienced trial lawyer who litigates complex insurance coverage disputes. He helps corporate policyholders recover insurance when their... more

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Endorsements

Endorsements

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Noam B Fischman

I have known Scott for many years. I have always founds his counsel to be well conceived, deliberate, and enlightening. I strongly endorse his work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Noam Fischman , Washington (DC), 8 months ago

Résumé

Licenses

  • 11 years since Scott N Godes was first licensed to practice law in MA.
  • 10 years since Scott N Godes was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 10 years since Scott N Godes was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Counsel at Dickstein Shapiro LLP 2008–present
Associate at Dickstein Shapiro LLP 2006–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University National Law Center JD 1998
Middlebury College BA 1994

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Cambridge Who's Who Cambridge Who's Who 2008
Co-Chair, Computer Technology Subcomm. American Bar Association 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Bar Association 1998–present
Massachusetts Bar Association 1998–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Total Cessation of Business Is Not Required for BI Coverage Advisen 2009
Ensuring Contingent Business Interruption Coverage Insurance Law360 2009
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Cases

Title:
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Area:
Lawsuits / Disputes
Outcome:
No information
Description:
In this multi-million dollar directors and officers insurance coverage case, Mr. Godes was part of the team that wrote dozens of briefs, under...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Insurance Coverage for Asbestos Bodily Injury Claims Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation 2009
Insurance Coverage for Data Breaches “Are You Covered When Private Data is Breached or Exposed?” 2009
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