OVERVIEW
Chris Konzelmann is Chairman of the Subrogation Department at White and Williams LLP and a recognized leader in fire loss litigation. Since beginning his legal career, Chris has focused on investigating and litigating complex property subrogation claims, with a particular emphasis on fire-related losses. His deep understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of fire investigation makes him a trusted advisor to insurers across the country.
As Chairman, Chris oversees a team of attorneys handling subrogation matters nationwide. He leads strategic initiatives, mentors attorneys within the department, and works closely with clients to develop recovery solutions tailored to their business needs.
Chris is a long-standing member of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) and a frequent presenter at its Annual and Spring Conferences. He also regularly delivers webinars and training sessions for subrogation clients, helping them stay informed on legal developments and best practices in recovery strategy.
He is an active member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), where he serves as Co-Chair of the Insurance Industry Outreach Committee. Chris is an IAAI Certified Instructor and a frequent speaker at conferences on fire investigation and subrogation. He also teaches “Fire Investigator Case Preparation and Testimony” at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
In addition to his legal practice, Chris brings nearly two decades of operational fire service experience. He has served for 19 years with the Moorestown Fire Department in Burlington County, New Jersey, where he holds the rank of Captain. He is a state-certified Fire Officer and Fire Instructor and is certified as an interior structural firefighter.
Chris’s unique combination of courtroom experience, instructional leadership, and hands-on firefighting service allows him to bridge the gap between field investigation and legal advocacy. His work continues to shape how fire investigators and attorneys collaborate to build strong, defensible cases in the pursuit of subrogation recovery.
Recognition and Involvement
Recognition & Involvement
In 2006, while practicing law full-time, Chris attended the Mercer County Fire Academy in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and became a state certified interior structural firefighter. He continued his fire service education and became a certified fire officer and fire instructor. Chris is currently a Captain in the Moorestown Fire Department in Burlington County, New Jersey and responds to approximately 200 calls for service each year.
Since 2012, Chris has been selected in a survey of his peers as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers.
Credentials
Bar and Court Admissions
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
New Jersey
New York
Education
Widener University School of Law, JD, 1990
LaSalle University, BA, 1987
News & Insights
Memberships
International Association of Arson Investigators
Loss Executives Association
National Association of Subrogation Professionals
National Fire Protection Association
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Over the course of his career, Chris Konzelmann has investigated and litigated thousands of property loss claims, recovering millions of dollars for insurer clients. His work spans a wide range of complex subrogation matters, including large commercial fire losses, residential fire incidents, and significant water damage claims.
Chris has successfully pursued claims involving contractor negligence, defective products, fire spread liability, landlord-tenant disputes, and adjoining property owner conflicts. His ability to coordinate early scene investigations, manage expert teams, and navigate multi-party litigation has consistently led to favorable outcomes for clients. Whether handling high-stakes litigation or advising on pre-suit strategy, Chris brings a results-driven approach grounded in decades of experience and technical insight.
BLOGS & PODCASTS
Podcasts
Subro Sessions
- Getting to Know Subro: Meet the White and Williams’ Subrogation Department Chair, Chris Konzelmann2.18.25
White and Williams has one of the longest-standing #Subrogation Practices in the nation. This series of the Subro Sessions podcast, entitled “Getting to Know Subro,” is hosted by Lian Skaf, Partner. In this episode, Lian interviews Chris Konzelmann, Partner and Chair of the Subrogation Department, to discuss his 35 years with the firm while volunteering as a fire captain in Moorestown, New Jersey.