George Edwin Reede JR

Effective coverage analysis involves knowing how to apply policy language to the unique facts of each case. George Reede, a partner with our firm now for over ten years, regularly advises insurers on a variety of coverage issues. Having co-authored a commercial property insurance policy, he has a unique perspective on insurance policy interpretation. His experience as coverage counsel has included:

Even the best coverage decisions are still subject to challenge, and litigation can be unavoidable. George has effectively represented insurers in federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate level, and in administrative hearings. In addition to the published cases referenced below, his experience includes:

• Complex property coverage litigation involving loss of income claims at 58 airports across the country, all arising from the events of 9/11;
• A variety of coverage cases relating to natural disasters;
• Declaratory judgment actions regarding the duty to defend and indemnify an Insured in trademark and patent litigation;
• Subrogation litigation involving significant explosion, fire and water losses;
• Administrative proceedings arising from complaints under Maryland's Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Act;
• National and international discovery, including depositions in 30 states, Israel, England and Canada.