Brian Roof is the Chair of Sutter O’Connell’s Insurance Coverage practice with over 14 years of experience working in insurance coverage and commercial litigation. His insurance coverage practice is devoted to first-party and third-party coverage disputes involving property, casualty, personal lines and liability insurance, including CGL, professional liability, D&O and E&O policies. Known for his ability to work with corporate leadership, Brian has obtained favorable outcomes in insurance coverage disputes, business disputes and fiduciary litigation.
Practice areas
Brian Roof is the Chair of Sutter O’Connell’s Insurance Coverage practice with over 14 years of experience working in insurance coverage and commercial litigation. His insurance coverage practice is devoted to first-party and third-party coverage disputes involving property, casualty, personal lines and liability insurance, including CGL, professional liability, D&O and E&O policies.
Brian also focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including contract disputes and business torts.
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 1999 | 01/23/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Sutter O'Connell Co. | 2014 - Present |
| Partner | Frantz Ward LLP | 2008 - 2014 |
| Associate | Frantz Ward LLP | 2003 - 2007 |
| Associate | Thompson Hine | 1999 - 2003 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation Counsel of America | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Cleveland Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Defense Research Institute: For the Defense | "Recouping Defense Costs Paid on Behalf of the Insured" | 2012 |
| Ohio Lawyer Magazine | "Full Coverage? Insurer's Claims Files And The Attorney-client Privilege" | 2012 |
| The Defense Research Institute: Covered Events | "Insurer Beware: Policy Renewals May Not Change Coverage as Intended" | 2011 |
| The Defense Research Institute: The Business Suit | "Counseling the Corporate Counsel: The Impact of Choice of Law Issues on the Attorney-Client Privilege" | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Notre Dame | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | “The Inner Workings of Insurance” | 2014 |
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