Insurance

Overview

Our Insurance Law attorneys represent clients in:

Insurance coverage questions and coverage litigation
Coverage disputes and claims for extracontractual damages
Complex insurance issue cases including pollution claims, toxic exposure claims, bad faith claims, reinsurance disputes, and other coverage disputes under primary and excess liability policies.

They also provide opinions and counseling on contract interpretations, contract application, and trends in insurance law.

Our broader practice groups provide insurance industry clients with counsel and representation related to:

Appellate representation
Casualty and general liability matters
Commercial litigation
Corporate and transactional matters
Employment and labor matters
Environmental counsel
Healthcare law
Information privacy and security
Internal investigations and white collar defense
Professional liability and medical malpractice claims
Tax controversy
Workers' compensation defense in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

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Related Practices

Attorneys

Daniel S. Altschuler

Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department
Member, Firm Board of Directors

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1107
Fax: 215-587-1444

daltschuler@postschell.com

Paul W. Grego

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4426
Fax: 717-291-1609

pgrego@postschell.com

James J. Kutz

Co-Chair, Appellate Department
Chair, Regulatory & Administrative Agency Law & Professional Licensure Practice Groups

Harrisburg
Phone: 717-612-6038
Fax: 717-731-1985

jkutz@postschell.com

Richard L. McMonigle Jr.

Senior Counsel
Past Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1019
Fax: 215-587-1444

rmcmonigle@postschell.com

Steven Schildt

Principal
Co-Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1089
Mobile: 267-322-0388
Fax: 215-587-1444

sschildt@postschell.com

Heather K. D'Onofrio

Principal
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1191
Fax: 215-587-1444

hdonofrio@postschell.com

Jeffrey M. Brenner

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1133
Mobile: (610) 334-4817
Fax: 215-587-1444

jbrenner@postschell.com

Karyn Dobroskey Rienzi

Principal
Co-Chair, Appellate Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1175
Fax: 215-587-1444

krienzi@postschell.com

Philip J. Sbrolla

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6377
Fax: 412-227-9065

psbrolla@postschell.com

Andrew J. Connolly

Principal
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1065
Fax: 215-587-1444

aconnolly@postschell.com

Patrick T. Cusick

Principal and Chair, Workers' Compensation Department

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4418
Fax: 717-291-1609

pcusick@postschell.com

Matthew B. Daggett

Principal
Workers' Compensation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4455
Fax: 717-291-1609

mdaggett@postschell.com

James R. Malone Jr.

Principal
Tax Controversy

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1051
Fax: 215-320-4700

jmalone@postschell.com

John C. Sullivan

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-806-9117
Fax: 215-587-1444

jsullivan@postschell.com

Kathleen K. Kerns

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-5932
Fax: 215-587-1444

kkerns@postschell.com

Richard J. Barca

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1123
Fax: 215-587-1444

rbarca@postschell.com

Caitlin A. Donahue

Associate
Employment & Labor

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4431
Fax: 717-291-1609

cdonahue@postschell.com

Kosta Patsiopoulos

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4428
Fax: 717-295-2211

kpatsiopoulos@postschell.com

William L. Thrall III

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1192
Fax: 215-587-1444

wthrall@postschell.com

Matthew Mantell

Associate
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1462
Fax: 215-587-1444

mmantell@postschell.com

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

Dean E. Avgerinos

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1037
Fax: 215-587-1444

davgerinos@postschell.com

Elizabeth A. Johns

Counsel
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1142
Mobile: 610-608-4033
Fax: 215-587-1444

ejohns@postschell.com

Ira W. Bushman

Principal
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1091
Fax: 215-587-1444

ibushman@postschell.com

Mary N. Lamberti

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-329-9337
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlamberti@postschell.com

Owen E. Hanna

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4414
Fax: 717-291-1609

ohanna@postschell.com

John M. Polena

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6376
Fax: 412-227-9065

jpolena@postschell.com

R. Joseph (RJ) Hrubiec

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Wilmington
Phone: 302-468-1303
Fax: 302-251-8857

rhrubiec@postschell.com

Ryan P. Nameth

Associate

Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 587-1140
Fax: (215) 587-1444

rnameth@postschell.com

David A. Hudock

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-227-8751
Fax: 412-227-9065

dhudock@postschell.com

Andrea Paparelli

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1184
Fax: 215-587-1444

apaparelli@postschell.com

Anthony L. Miscioscia

Principal
Co-Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1170
Fax: 215-587-1444

amiscioscia@postschell.com

Rachel Armely

Associate
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1151
Fax: 215-587-1444

rarmely@postschell.com

Brittany Czerniakowski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0328
Fax: 610-433-3972

bczerniakowski@postschell.com

Victoria A. Johnson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0324
Fax: 610-433-3972

vjohnson@postschell.com

Celestine Montague

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1005
Fax: 215-587-1444

cmontague@postschell.com

Michael J. Notartomas

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2569
Fax: 609-924-4144

mnotartomas@postschell.com

John W. Croumer

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4437
Fax: 717-291-1609

jcroumer@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 506-6367
Fax: (412) 506-6368

cgee@postschell.com

Michael A. Kosar

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2587
Fax: 609-924-4144

mkosar@postschell.com

Brendan S. Reilly

Associate

Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 587-1050
Fax: (215) 587-1444

breilly@postschell.com

Amy M. Barca

Counsel
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1171
Fax: 215-587-1444

abarca@postschell.com

Melissa L. Mazur

Principal
Professional Liability

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0337
Fax: 610-433-3972

mmazur@postschell.com

Lisa A. Reilly

Associate
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1143
Fax: 215-587-1444

lreilly@postschell.com

Max A. Greer

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1465
Fax: 215-587-1444

mgreer@postschell.com

Sidney T. Ramsey

Associate
Workers' Compensation Department

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0316
Fax: 610-433-3972

sramsey@postschell.com

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1035
Fax: 215-587-1444

jpringle@postschell.com

News & Insights

News

Heather K. D'Onofrio Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Professional Liability Department

Steven J. Schildt and Anthony L. Miscioscia Appointed as Co- Chairs of Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department

Ira W. Bushman Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Professional Liability Department

Melissa L. Mazur Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Professional Liability Department

Anthony L. Miscioscia and Celestine Montague Join Post & Schell as Principals in the Firm's Insurance Law Department

American Lawyer Media Publishes 22nd Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Rich McMonigle, with Jeff Brenner and Bryan Shay

The Pennsylvania Defense Institute Honors Post & Schell as "Defense Firm of the Year" at its Annual Conference on July 15

Jeffrey Brenner Co-Authors Amicus Brief in Support of Insurer’s Successful Third Circuit Appeal

American Lawyer Media Publishes 21st Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Rich McMonigle

Steven Schildt Elected as Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel

William L. Thrall, III Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Group in Philadelphia

Philip J. Sbrolla Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Commercial Litigation and Casualty Litigation Groups in its Pittsburgh Office

Jack Sullivan and Steven Schildt Appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department

Jay A. Gebauer Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty and Professional Liability Departments

American Lawyer Media Publishes 19th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Insurance Group Chair Richard McMonigle

American Lawyer Media Publishes 18th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Insurance Group Chair Richard McMonigle

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Cites Insurance Law Chair Rich McMonigle's Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania in Legal Decision

Post & Schell Secures Dismissal of Client in Force-Placed Fire Insurance Dispute

American Lawyer Media Publishes 17th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Insurance Group Chair Richard McMonigle

Post & Schell Secures Jury Verdict in Favor of Westfield Insured and Driver in Case Involving Alleged Texting/Distracted Driving

Post & Schell Secures Summary Judgment for Client in Superior Court of Pennsylvania Insurance Bad Faith Case

American Lawyer Media Publishes 16th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Principal Richard McMonigle

Post & Schell's McMonigle and Andreuzzi Co-Author Third Edition of ALM's Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey

Principals John C. Sullivan, Kathleen K. Kerns, and Stacey M. Zavalas Rejoin Post & Schell

U.S. District Court Cites Insurance Law Chair Rich McMonigle's Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania in Legal Decision

Post & Schell Announces New Board Member and Chairs of Insurance Law, Appellate and Business Law & Litigation Departments

Post & Schell's Rich McMonigle Authors 15th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania

Post & Schell's McMonigle & Andreuzzi Co-Author Second Edition of ALM's Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey

Post & Schell Elects Three New Principals in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Offices

Media & Articles

Laily Sheybani Examines Criminal Liability for Non-Compete Clauses for Business Crimes Bulletin

Jeff Brenner Provides Analysis of Sixth Circuit Decision and Impact on Benefits Claims Under ERISA for DRI's The Voice

Rich McMonigle Discusses Fee Petitions with The Legal Intelligencer

Rich McMonigle Provides Insight on PA Superior Court's Insurance Bad Faith Decision for PA Law Weekly

Jeff Brenner Co-Authors Article on Supreme Court's ERISA/Church Plan Decision for DRI's ERISA Report

Insurance Chair McMonigle and Principal Andreuzzi Look at 25 Years of PA's Insurance Bad Faith Statute for The Legal Intelligencer's Insurance Law Supplement

Rich McMonigle Quoted in Dec. 18 Legal Intelligencer Article Examining a PA Supreme Court Ruling's Impact on Bad Faith Claims

Insurance Law Principal Jack Sullivan Examines U.S. Environmental Laws' Impact on the Insurance Industry for The Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue

Insurance Principal Rich McMonigle Comments on 'Bad-Faith Setup' Defense Case for The Legal Intelligencer

Insurance Principal Rich McMonigle Authors Article for PDI's CounterPoint Examining the Third Party Bad Faith Claim in Pa.

Insurance Principal Rich McMonigle Consulted by The Legal Intelligencer on Insurance Bad Faith Awards in Northeast Pennsylvania

The Legal Intelligencer Consults Insurance Law Principal Rich McMonigle, Jr. on the Increase in Bad Faith Litigation

Speaking Engagements

Ed Smallwood to Participate in Panel Discussion Examining the Rise in Large Verdicts at Perrin's Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference on May 8

Theresa Mongiovi and Caitlin Donahue Present on Marijuana in the Workplace to Lancaster SHRM on March 14

Insurance Law Principals Present CLE Webinar on First and Third-Party Bad Faith Claims for Strafford on Dec. 14

Eric Gibson Serves on CLE Panel Discussion Examining CARES Act Fraud at Marcum's 3rd Annual Corporate Compliance & Fraud Summit on Oct. 4

Angela Sanders and Matt Daggett Co-Present on the Interaction between FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation for Lancaster SHRM on Sept. 30

Theresa Mongiovi and Jodi Wilenzik Present on Workplaces Investigations and Best Practices at Lancaster SHRM's June 2022 Breakfast Program on June 14

Ed Smallwood Co-Presents on Legacy Liabilities Associated with Defunct Entities at Perrin Conference on May 11

Paul Logan Serves on Panel Discussion on COVID-19-Related Lending on Brown & Brown Webinar on April 22

Glenn Campbell Presents on UTPCPL and UCC in Construction Defect Litigation at PBI's 2019 Real Estate Institute on Dec. 5 and 6

Jack Sullivan Presents on Regional Symposium Examining the Recently Finalized ALI Restatement of the Law, Liability Insurance on Nov. 20

Jeff Brenner Presents on Auto Bad Faith at PBI's Auto Law Update 2019 on Oct. 17

Ian Baxter and Kevin McGarry Present on the Legal Implications of Distracted Driving at IAIP 2018 PA Council Day on Oct. 20

Dan Altschuler Moderates Social Media Investigations Panel at Insurance Society of Philadelphia's 2018 I-Day on April 12

Rich McMonigle Serves as Course Planner, Lindsay Andreuzzi as Faculty, for PBI's "Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim" on Dec. 8

Rich McMonigle and Steve Schildt Present Insurance Bad Faith Update at PDI's Annual Conference on July 12

Rich McMonigle Serves as Panelist for PBI's "Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim on Dec. 3

Insurance Law Principal Lindsay Andreuzzi Presents PA Bad Faith Law at PBI's A Day on Personal Injury CLE on August 28

Workers' Comp. and Casualty Principals Present on Reducing the Cost of Claims in Pennsylvania to Dallas Risk Professionals on June 11

Insurance Law Principal Lindsay Andreuzzi Presents PA Bad Faith Law Update at DRI's Personal Injury CLE Seminar on April 14

Insurance Law Principal McMonigle Presents on PA Insurance Bad Faith Developments at PBI's 21st Annual Auto Law Update on Oct. 22

Post & Schell Insurance Law Principals McMonigle, Schildt and Andreuzzi Present at PBI's Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Case Panel on April 14 in Philadelphia

Insurance Law Principal Steve Schildt Presents Update on PA. Insurance Bad Faith Law at PADC Luncheon CLE on Feb. 18

Rich McMonigle Presents "Current Issues Dealing With Insurance Bad Faith Litigation in Pennsylvania" to Judges of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

Blogs and Thought Leadership

Who's Responsible in Sex Abuse Claims Against Out-of-State Nonprofits?

Ocean Casino Loses Bid for $50 Million in COVID-19 Pandemic Insurance Coverage before New Jersey Supreme Court

NLRB’s New Rule Expanding Joint Employer Status: Impacts and Recommendations for Employers

Third Circuit Confirms Single-Vehicle Automobile Insurance Policies Can Provide Stacked UM/UIM Benefits

Third Circuit Follows its “Binding Precedent” to Deny Coverage for Faulty Workmanship Claim

PA Supreme Court Holds that No New Waiver of Stacking is Required When the Insureds Remove a Vehicle from a Policy

FTC Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Employment-Related Non-Competes

PA Commonwealth Court Orders Workers’ Compensation Medical Marijuana Reimbursement

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Provides Clarity Regarding Stacking of Underinsured Motorist Benefits

The FTX Bankruptcy, Lack of Corporate Controls, and the Coming Regulatory Scrutiny

Employers Must Justify COVID-19 Testing as a “Business Necessity” Under Updated EEOC Guidance

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Creating Civil Action for Insurance Bad Faith

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA “Vaccinate or Test” Mandate But Upholds CMS’ Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers

Sixth Circuit Dissolves Stay on OSHA's 100+ Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Fifth Circuit Maintains Stay on OSHA’s 100+ Employer Mandate, Case Assigned to Sixth Circuit

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

A Refresher on Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance

A Notice Deadline for COBRA Premium Assistance Under the American Rescue Plan is Fast Approaching

Congress Extends FFCRA Paid Leave...Sorta

Pittsburgh City Council Approves COVID-19-Related Paid Sick Leave

New Jersey to Require COVID-19 Precautions in all Public and Private Places of Employment Beginning November 5, 2020

DOL Issues Revised Regs on the FFCRA in Response to S.D.N.Y Decision

New York Federal Court Strikes Down Four FFCRA Regulations

Pennsylvania Superior Court Issues Warning to Insurers Regarding Reservation of Rights Letters

PA Insurance Commissioner: Businesses That Violate COVID-19 Orders May Impact Insurance Coverage

Re-Opened for Litigation: Examining Potential for COVID-19 Third Party Exposure Claims Against Businesses and How to Mitigate and Defend Them

OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on COVID-19

Post & Schell, P.C.'s Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Tool

DOL to Begin Enforcement of FFCRA Paid Leave Obligations; Issues Additional FAQs

Pennsylvania Amends its Unemployment Law in Response to COVID-19

Employment Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DOL Issues Much Anticipated Regs and IRS Issues Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Injuries, Employees Working from Home, and the COVID-19 Shutdown

Caution Urged with the PA WC Bureau's New EDI Recommendations for COVID-19 Claims

DOL Issues Third Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Second Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Initial Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Publishes Required Model Notice

Employment Tax Aspects of the Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Rights/ Obligations in Light of the Forced Government Shutdown Due to COVID-19

EEOC Issues New Guidance for Managing COVID-19 Risks Consistent with the ADA

President Signs Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

House Amends Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

The Small "01" Covered Autos Symbol Could Carry Big Consequences in Pennsylvania

City of Pittsburgh's Paid Sick Days Act Mandating Employers Provide Employees Paid Sick Time Becomes Effective March 15, 2020

Pennsylvania's Highest Court Stacks the Odds Against Insurance Companies, Invalidating Household Exclusion in UM/UIM Policies

Eastern District of Pennsylvania Forms Civil Enforcement Strike Force Adding Resources to False Claims Act Cases

Hotel Operator's Negligent Failure to Prevent Sex Trafficking Precludes it from Liability Coverage

Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law Applies to Out-of-State Residents

Steps Employers Can Take to Prevent and Respond to Claims of Sexual Harassment

Pennsylvania Imposes New Withholding Requirements on Businesses

Rancosky v. Washington National Insurance Co.: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finally Rules on Test for Insurance Bad Faith; Holds That Proof of an Insurer's Motive of Self-Interest or Ill Will Is Not Required

PA Superior Court Parts with Eleventh Circuit on Annuity Payments Under the LHWCA; Issues Unanimous Memorandum in Favor of National Indemnity

New York Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations: A Predictor of Things to Come for the Finance and Insurance Industries

Rancosky v. Washington National Insurance Co.: Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Rule on Long-Standing Test for Insurance Bad Faith

Westport Ins. Co. v. Mylonas: Pennsylvania Court Fashions New Test for Legal Malpractice Claims Under E&O Policies

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In the Wake of Superstorm Sandy, Insurance Carriers are Well-Advised to Review New Jersey Insurance Bad Faith Law

Overview Attorneys

Our Insurance Law attorneys represent clients in:

Insurance coverage questions and coverage litigation
Coverage disputes and claims for extracontractual damages
Complex insurance issue cases including pollution claims, toxic exposure claims, bad faith claims, reinsurance disputes, and other coverage disputes under primary and excess liability policies.

They also provide opinions and counseling on contract interpretations, contract application, and trends in insurance law.

Our broader practice groups provide insurance industry clients with counsel and representation related to: