SDV was founded more than 25 years ago with one mission: to level the playing field for insurance policyholders. Its singular focus on insurance coverage law and unwavering commitment to policyholders of all types have made it a leader in insurance litigation and risk management strategy. With a steadily growing team of experienced insurance coverage lawyers in regional offices across the country, SDV is the right choice for policyholders.

NEWS & IDEAS

Events

NBI Connecticut Civil Trial Skills Seminar: Boost Your Profile and Help Laywers

Countless hours in building a solid case theme and supporting it with admissible evidence are about to crescendo in the all-or-nothing storytelling contest. Are you ready? In this online seminar, experienced trial attorneys will reveal their hard-won insights and show you how to deliver your side of the case to the decision-makers with clarity, persuasion, and force. Gain the edge with these tried-and-true trial skills - register today!
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Events

2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC)

The IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) is a can't-miss experience! The conference features top-tier speakers focusing on innovative technology, fresh construction risk and insurance content, and excellent networking opportunities. You'll take away practical tips and future-looking strategies for proactively controlling risks, mitigating losses, negotiating equitable insurance and contract terms, and managing claims.
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Events

Perrin Conferences - Women in Insurance & Law Leadership Conference

Hosted by Perrin Conferences, the leader in joint plaintiff/defense conferences, this one-of-a-kind conference provides an opportunity to network with and learn from prominent attorneys, in house counsel, insurance professionals, and industry experts.
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SDV Insights

Trouble in Illinois for Policyholders Seeking Coverage for BIPA Litigation

Trouble persists for policyholders seeking coverage for Biometric Information Privacy Act ("BIPA") litigation after the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Westfield Insurance Company v. UCAL Systems, Inc. d/b/a AMTEC PRECISION PRODUCTS, et al.
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Events

Financial Planning Association (FPA) Annual Conference

At FPA Annual Conference 2024, connection, learning, and community take center stage. It's where you'll rub shoulders with the brightest minds, exchange ideas, and discover the latest strategies that will supercharge your success. It's an experience like no other, and it's tailor-made for YOU.
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Events

The Seminar Group's 29th Annual Oregon Construction Law

Come learn from Oregon's top construction lawyers, mediators, arbitrators, and industry professionals who will cover the latest developments and issues affecting your projects, including AI products and applications, contract negotiation trends, dispute resolution, and insurance protections.
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Events

New York State Bar Association CLE Webinar: Who Comes in Second?

Learn more about the concepts of vertical and horizontal policy limit exhaustion. When multiple policies are involved, the priority of coverage is relevant to determine whether vertical or horizontal policy limit exhaustion applies, as varied by jurisdictions.
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MEET OUR TEAM

Richard W. Brown
Partner
Theresa A. Guertin
Partner
David G. Jordan
Partner
Gregory D. Podolak
Partner
Tracy Alan Saxe
Partner
Jeffrey J. Vita
Partner
Jeremiah M. Welch
Partner
Bethany L. Barrese
Partner
William S. Bennett
Partner
K.  Alexandra O'Neill
Partner
Michael V. Pepe
Partner
Cheryl L.  Kozdrey
Partner
Stephanie A. Giagnorio
Partner
Janie Reilly Eddy
Partner
Brian J. Clifford
Partner
Anna M. Perry
Associate
Richard W. Brown
Partner
Theresa A. Guertin
Partner

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35 Nutmeg Drive, Ste 140
Trumbull, CT 06611

203.287.2100

136 Madison Avenue, 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10016

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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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Southeast

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Naples, FL 34108

239.316.7244

West Coast

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951.365.3145

SDV is headquartered in Connecticut, with regional offices located in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California to better serve our clients nationwide. We have the experience and insight to effectively address your insurance coverage concerns and provide practical solutions to any risk transfer challenges you face.