Post & Schell, P.C.

Insurance Fraud and Arson

Contacts

Steven Schildt
215-587-1089
sschildt@postschell.com

Anthony L. Miscioscia
215-587-1170
amiscioscia@postschell.com

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Overview

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The attorneys of our Insurance Law Department are frequently called on to advise their insurance industry clients regarding potentially-fraudulent claims, and they regularly work with claims professionals and company Special Investigative Units to investigate and litigate suspected insurance fraud, including arson.

Because insurance fraud can occur in relation to all types of policies and at all stages of the claim, our attorneys bring their considerable knowledge of the insurance industry and the various types of policies to bear in advising and defending our clients. Our attorneys have experience taking examinations under oath to address suspected fraud and misrepresentation. The group’s attorneys have also litigated actions involving fraudulent claims, and have obtained favorable verdicts for clients in cases involving fraud and misrepresentations in the application for the policy; fraud in the presentation of property and bodily injury claims; fraudulent theft losses; and arson. The wealth of knowledge possessed by our attorneys is an asset to the Firm’s clients as they seek to prevent and address insurance fraud.

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Related Practices

  • Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Litigation
  • Complex Insurance Coverage Advice and Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Law
  • Life/Health/Disability and ERISA Litigation
  • Reinsurance

Representative Matters & Results

  • Secured jury verdict in favor of insurer in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in suspected arson case, with the jury finding that the policy was void due to the insured’s material misrepresentations during the claims process.
  • Secured jury verdict in favor of insurer in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in water damage property claim, with the jury finding that the insured’s son had intentionally misrepresented the cause of the loss in order to seek coverage under the policy.
  • Successfully defended insurance company client in breach of contract and bad faith action arising from water loss claim, where the cause of the alleged loss was not covered and the insured made material misrepresentations on the application for the policy.
  • Obtained federal jury verdict in favor of a large national insurance company client in fraudulent property loss claim involving the alleged theft of a race car.
  • Secured judgment rescinding a disability insurance policy where it was proven that the insured made material misrepresentations in the application for the policy.

Attorneys

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Steven Schildt Attorney at Law

Steven Schildt

Principal & Co-Chair, Insurance Law Department
Member, Firm Board of Directors

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

sschildt@postschell.com

Jeffrey M. Brenner

Jeffrey M. Brenner

Principal
Insurance Law

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

jbrenner@postschell.com

Ryan P. Nameth

Ryan P. Nameth

Associate
Insurance Law

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

rnameth@postschell.com

Anthony L. Miscioscia

Anthony L. Miscioscia

Principal
Co-Chair, Insurance Law Department

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

amiscioscia@postschell.com

Rachel Armely, ESQ

Rachel DiMarco

Associate
Insurance Law

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

rdimarco@postschell.com

Celestine Montague, ESQ

Celestine Montague

Principal
Insurance Law

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

cmontague@postschell.com

Brendan S. Reilly

Brendan S. Reilly

Associate
Insurance Law

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

breilly@postschell.com

Daniella G. Mannino

Daniella G. Mannino

Associate

Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 587-5919
Fax: (215) 587-1444

dmannino@postschell.com

Amy M. Barca

Amy M. Barca

Counsel
Insurance Law

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

abarca@postschell.com

Lisa Cumming

Lisa A. Reilly

Associate
Insurance Law

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

lreilly@postschell.com

News & Insights

News

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

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

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

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

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

Thirty-Five Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Overview Attorneys

The attorneys of our Insurance Law Department are frequently called on to advise their insurance industry clients regarding potentially-fraudulent claims, and they regularly work with claims professionals and company Special Investigative Units to investigate and litigate suspected insurance fraud, including arson.

Because insurance fraud can occur in relation to all types of policies and at all stages of the claim, our attorneys bring their considerable knowledge of the insurance industry and the various types of policies to bear in advising and defending our clients. Our attorneys have experience taking examinations under oath to address suspected fraud and misrepresentation. The group’s attorneys have also litigated actions involving fraudulent claims, and have obtained favorable verdicts for clients in cases involving fraud and misrepresentations in the application for the policy; fraud in the presentation of property and bodily injury claims; fraudulent theft losses; and arson. The wealth of knowledge possessed by our attorneys is an asset to the Firm’s clients as they seek to prevent and address insurance fraud.

Read full overview > Read less >

Steven Schildt Attorney at Law

Steven Schildt

Principal & Co-Chair, Insurance Law Department
Member, Firm Board of Directors

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

sschildt@postschell.com

Jeffrey M. Brenner

Jeffrey M. Brenner

Principal
Insurance Law

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

jbrenner@postschell.com

Ryan P. Nameth

Ryan P. Nameth

Associate
Insurance Law

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

rnameth@postschell.com

Anthony L. Miscioscia

Anthony L. Miscioscia

Principal
Co-Chair, Insurance Law Department

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

amiscioscia@postschell.com

Rachel Armely, ESQ

Rachel DiMarco

Associate
Insurance Law

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

rdimarco@postschell.com

Celestine Montague, ESQ

Celestine Montague

Principal
Insurance Law

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

cmontague@postschell.com

Brendan S. Reilly

Brendan S. Reilly

Associate
Insurance Law

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

breilly@postschell.com

Daniella G. Mannino

Daniella G. Mannino

Associate

Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 587-5919
Fax: (215) 587-1444

dmannino@postschell.com

Amy M. Barca

Amy M. Barca

Counsel
Insurance Law

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

abarca@postschell.com

Lisa Cumming

Lisa A. Reilly

Associate
Insurance Law

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

lreilly@postschell.com

Related Practices

  • Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Litigation
  • Complex Insurance Coverage Advice and Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Law
  • Life/Health/Disability and ERISA Litigation
  • Reinsurance

Representative Matters & Results

  • Secured jury verdict in favor of insurer in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in suspected arson case, with the jury finding that the policy was void due to the insured’s material misrepresentations during the claims process.
  • Secured jury verdict in favor of insurer in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in water damage property claim, with the jury finding that the insured’s son had intentionally misrepresented the cause of the loss in order to seek coverage under the policy.
  • Successfully defended insurance company client in breach of contract and bad faith action arising from water loss claim, where the cause of the alleged loss was not covered and the insured made material misrepresentations on the application for the policy.
  • Obtained federal jury verdict in favor of a large national insurance company client in fraudulent property loss claim involving the alleged theft of a race car.
  • Secured judgment rescinding a disability insurance policy where it was proven that the insured made material misrepresentations in the application for the policy.

Insights

News

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

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

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

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

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

Thirty-Five Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

 

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