2024 Edition of Chambers USA Recognizes Hinshaw for its Insurance, Aviation, and Financial Services Practices

Nine Hinshaw Partners also Recognized in the USA Guide

The U.S. law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP today announced that the firm received recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Nine Hinshaw partners from across the nation are featured in the guide. The firm's insurance and aviation practices received nationwide recognition. In addition, the insurance practice was regionally recognized in Illinois, Florida, and California.

Published by Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA is a widely respected annual publication that highlights leading law firms and lawyers representing clients in the United States and internationally. Chambers and Partners' research analysts interview thousands of lawyers, clients, and other leading industry figures worldwide as part of its process. Firms and lawyers must demonstrate sustained excellence to be ranked in the guide.

Firm Practice Rankings

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Nationwide

In ranking Hinshaw Band 4 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Nationwide," Chambers notes: 

• What the team is known for: Highly regarded insurance practice noted for its considerable expertise in representing carriers in a wide array of coverage disputes, both in litigation and arbitration. The team has experience handling claims arising from personal injury, professional liability, and business interruption. It adeptly assists both domestic and international clients.
• Strengths: Clients say: "They are thorough and communicative." "They help you get to a resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible." "[The firm] really takes the time to understand our business and how we operate. We can always count on [them] to assist us."

Transportation: Aviation: Litigation – Nationwide

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Transportation: Aviation: Litigation – Nationwide," Chambers notes:

• What the team is known for: Offers wide-ranging expertise in aviation disputes. Its client base covers a number of industry participants, including airports, manufacturers, and domestic and international carriers.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida," Chambers states:

• What the team is known for: Handles a variety of insurance coverage claims on behalf of insurance carriers. Its team is adept at providing advice and representation in coverage matters concerning losses arising out of catastrophic bodily injury, business interruption, and professional liability. 
• Strengths: Clients say: "They are thorough and communicative.""They help you get to a resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible.""[The firm] really takes the time to understand our business and how we operate. We can always count on [them] to assist us."
• Work highlights: Hinshaw represented Hudson Insurance in an over $1 million coverage dispute relating to an auto accident.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Illinois

In ranking Hinshaw Band 2 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Illinois" and quoting members of the insurance industry, Chambers notes:

• What the team is known for: Widely acknowledged for its representation of insurer clients in complex, high-value coverage arbitration and litigation matters. Experienced in construction defects, first-party property, and cyber insurance, the team is also well-versed in personal insurance claims and risk management issues. It notably acts for international and domestic U.S. clients.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The team is very quick to understand complex issues." [Their] attorneys are extremely knowledgeable."
• Work highlights: Hinshaw represented Affiliated FM Insurance Company in lead paint coverage litigation in California.

Insurance: Insurer – California

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Insurance: Insurer – California," Chambers states:

• What the team is known for: Highly capable firm with a reputation for representing both domestic and foreign insurers across the USA. Its California team has key expertise in regulatory insurance law and also offers a robust litigation practice, representing insurers in coverage disputes and class actions on a regular basis. The firm also offers notable strength in construction defects, professional liability, and first-party property insurance matters, among other areas.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The [team is] very well versed in all areas of defense.""[The firm] provides a wide variety of support and has an excellent understanding of the relevant issues.""Their attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of the field and understand the commercial implications of their decisions and advice."

Individual Attorney Rankings

Lauren E. Campisi

• Rankings
  • Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance): USA – Nationwide (Band 2)
  • Banking & Finance: Louisiana (Band 3)
• In ranking Campisi, Chambers USA states: She is recognized for her extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, often providing guidance regarding CFPB and FCC regulations. Clients praised her for providing "practical and valuable guidance." Another industry source said, "Lauren's knowledge of the consumer finance landscape is very strong, and she provides sound legal guidance on a wide variety of matters." Campisi also counsels banks and financial institutions on regulatory matters and is especially knowledgeable about consumer finance law. Said another client: "Lauren not only understands the laws and regulations, but also knows our business and industry extremely well."

Rory Eric Jurman

• Rankings:
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida (Band 2)
• In ranking Jurman, Chambers USA states: Rory Eric Jurman is widely acknowledged as an "insurance specialist" who regularly advises insurance carriers regarding complex claims disputes. Clients described him as "a seasoned litigator who gets great results for our company. "He provides a high level of both customer service and legal skill in his representation." Another source reported: "Rory is also an excellent presenter and is highly experienced in handling difficult cases. He also holds strong negotiation skills."

Ronald L. Kammer

• Rankings:
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida (Band 2)
• In ranking Kammer, Chambers USA states: Noted for his experience in advising clients on a variety of insurance coverage matters, and particularly recognized for his expertise in claims concerning bodily injury and employer liability. Says a client: "Ron brings creative solutions to often complex situations. He loves his trade, which is evident in what he does, how he does it, and how he delivers it."

Spencer Y. Kook

• Rankings:
  • Insurance: Insurer: California (Band 4)
• In ranking Kammer, Chambers USA states: Noted for his handling of matters concerning insurance regulation and compliance, he also advises insurance carriers on litigation such as coverage disputes and regularly defends them in class action suits. One source describes Kook as "very knowledgeable and plugged into what's happening in the industry. Spencer is extremely responsive and provides pragmatic advice." Another said: "He's a very skilled litigator with very good personal skills. He does a good job of making sure I understand everything."

Michael G. McQuillen

• Rankings:
  • Transportation: Aviation: Litigation: Nationwide (Band 1)
• In ranking McQuillen, Chambers USA states: McQuillen represents a number of leading domestic airlines and manufacturers in a wide variety of aviation-centric disputes. Sources describe him as a "leader in the industry. He is very practical and an excellent attorney."

Laurie Randolph

• Rankings:
  • Construction: Illinois (Band 3)
• In ranking Randolph, Chambers USA states: Laurie Randolph has four decades worth of experience specializing in trial and transactional matters for legal challenges arising from the design and construction process. An industry source says: "She is very experienced and a very good lawyer."

Robert J. Romero

• Rankings:
  • Insurance: Insurer: California (Band 4)
• In ranking Romero, Chambers USA states: Robert Romero is an established trial lawyer who frequently defends clients against bad faith and liability claims. A client said: "Robert has the ability to comprehend issues and our position as insurers, as well as to lay out scenarios on possible outcomes." Added another: "He's an excellent trial attorney who is very strong on complex claims and a pleasure to work with."

Scott M. Seaman

• Rankings:
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Illinois (Band 1)
• In ranking Seaman, Chambers USA states: Scott Seaman receives praise for his representation of insurance carriers in environmental, asbestos, business interruption, and product liability disputes. According to one industry source, "Scott is a wonderful, insightful, and kind individual who is a pleasure to work with. "

• Stephen P. Strohschein

• Rankings:
  • Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Louisiana (Band 3)
• In ranking Strohschein, Chambers USA states: Stephen Strohschein handles bankruptcy proceedings as part of his wide-ranging representation of lenders.