Lowenstein Sandler welcomes Arthur R. Armstrong as partner in its Insurance Recovery Group. Armstrong’s practice focuses exclusively on representing corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance recovery matters.
The firm’s Insurance Recovery Group, chaired by partner Lynda A. Bennett, has experienced significant growth, doubling its number of partners over the past year. In August, the practice welcomed new partner Jeremy M. King; in addition, a number of associates and counsel have recently joined in order to take advantage of the niche specialization opportunities offered by the Group , which consistently receives top rankings in Chambers.
The Group is currently representing clients in high profile matters across the country, including BASF in a significant insurance recovery litigation seeking coverage for alleged PFAS liabilities arising from nationwide claims; Clear Channel in seeking coverage under a D&O tower for an eight figure settlement of a regulatory claim; and Mist Pharmaceuticals in the New Jersey Supreme Court, in a case that raised issues not addressed in over 40 years where the insurer’s years-long delay tactics amounted to an unreasonable withholding of consent to a settlement opportunity.
Armstrong represents privately held and publicly traded companies against primary and excess insurers to secure and maximize coverage under cyber, first party property, commercial general liability, D&O, E&O, and other insurance policies. He has extensive experience counseling clients at all stages of an insurance claim life cycle: from negotiation of insurance policy language, to ensuring that complex claims are properly characterized to avoid improper denials, to litigating adverse coverage decisions when necessary. He also has extensive cyber insurance experience, counseling clients who have suffered ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other cyber events.
Armstrong says, “I am eager to collaborate with Lowenstein’s renowned Insurance Recovery team on its cutting-edge coverage work advocating for businesses against insurance companies.” He adds: “I am impressed by the firm’s solid foundation, strategic plan for sustained growth, and alignment with many areas of my own practice, particularly in the sectors of private equity and technology.”
Bennett says: “Arthur’s background aligns exceedingly well with our practice. Not only has he been a highly respected coverage attorney for decades, his depth of experience in cyber and first-party business interruption claims complements our existing depth in the areas of Reps & Warranty and D&O insurance. Culturally, Arthur is a great fit because he is committed to developing the same kind of deep client relationships that we are well known for.”
Armstrong was previously a partner at Reed Smith and Anderson Kill. He earned his JD from Temple University Law School and his undergraduate degree from St. Joseph's University, magna cum laude.
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