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Lynda A. Bennett, Member of the Firm and Chair of the Insurance Coverage practice, has more than 18 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, primarily fighting for corporate policyholder rights in insurance coverage disputes. She has recovered hundreds of millions for clients in environmental, asbestos, construction defect, mass tort, product liability, and D&O and professional liability cases. She also counsels clients with respect to contractual insurance requirements, new insurance products, innovative risk management tools, and assessment of their insurance programs.
In 2008, the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law awarded Lynda a Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, recognizing conduct, competence and demeanor that set an example for others in the profession. She has been listed in The Best Lawyers of America every year since 2006 and is listed among Super Lawyers' top 100 lawyers and top 50 women lawyers. In 2004, the New Jersey Law Journal recognized Lynda on its "40 Under 40" list of outstanding attorneys.
Lynda is a leader in many facets of her legal practice. She is a past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and a current member of the Section’s Executive Committee. Lynda also serves as a Board Member and Strategic Planning Advisor of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association and previously served as President of this 500-member specialty bar association. Lynda is a member of the Firm's Operating Committee. She also frequently serves as a moderator and speaker for Continuing Legal Education programs and insurance-related seminars.
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In The National Law Journal and New Jersey Law Journal articles, Lynda A. Bennett's return to Lowenstein Sandler as Member of the Firm and Chair of the Insurance Coverage group is highlighted.,
The National Law Journal, New Jersey Law Journal, October 2011
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In Law 360, Lawfuel and Citybizlist articles, Lynda A. Bennett's return to Lowenstein Sandler, as Member of the Firm and Chair of the Insurance Coverage group, is highlighted.,
Law 360, Lawfuel & Citybizlist, September 28, 2011
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Lynda A. Bennett is featured in an article about the Lowenstein Sandler Fellow Scholarship Program.,
The Star Ledger, March 3, 2005
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Valparaiso University School of Law
(J.D., 1994),
magna cum laude, Executive Editor, Valparaiso Law Review
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Susquehanna University
(B.A., 1991),
cum laude
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New York
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New Jersey
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1995,
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
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1997,
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
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1997,
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, Insurance Law Section Executive Committee
- Past Chair, Insurance Law Section
- Past Chair, Insurance Law Section Newsletter
- New Jersey Women Lawyers Association
- Board Member
- Strategic Planning Advisor
- Past President
- Continuing Legal Education
- Frequent lecturer on insurance-related topics
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