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Anderson Kill &
Olick, P.C. was founded in 1969 on the principles of integrity,
excellence in the practice of law, and straightforward solutions to
complex legal issues. Anderson Kill attorneys are recognized as the most
prominent insurance coverage lawyers in the country. The New York Times
has described Anderson Kill as "a leader in representing big
corporations and individuals against insurance companies." The Wall
Street Journal has described Anderson Kill and its insurance coverage
practice as combining "corporate polish with the pugnacity" of a
plaintiff's firm. That is the Anderson Kill difference.
Based in New York City, the firm also has offices in Newark, NJ,
Philadelphia, PA, Ventura, CA, Washington, DC, and Stamford, CT, but
the attorneys travel around the country and around the world to handle
all types of matters. Anderson Kill attorneys work together, leveraging
creativity and legal and business acumen to deliver cost-effective
resolutions to clients' problems. Many of the firm's professionals are
recognized leaders in their practice areas, and are active
participants in professional associations, and are frequently invited to
speak to business organizations. Anderson Kill lawyers have written
hundreds of articles on innumerable insurance coverage issues. Many of
these articles have been quoted in court opinions as support for
pro-policyholder rulings.
Anderson Kill clients include some of the nation's largest public and
private entities, including companies in financial services, retail,
oil/gas, technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences, and utilities,
municipalities and state governments, religious and not-for-profit
organizations, small companies and individuals.
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Chambers USA 2012 Once Again Recognizes
Anderson Kill & Olick Nationwide As Tops for Client Service and
Commercial Awareness.
For a second consecutive year, Chambers USA
has recognized the national insurance recovery practice of Anderson Kill
& Olick, P.C for both Client Service and Commercial Awareness-- one of
just two insurance recovery firms to be recognized in both of these
categories.
In the Client Service tables, Chambers cited an
Anderson Kill client who stated, "The AKO lawyers worked as an effective
team for the benefit of the client. They continued to build on our
existing relationship, not by billing more but by offering more in terms
of ongoing news and analysis." In the Commercial Awareness category, an
Anderson Kill client noted, "Anderson Kill is very good at dealing with
insurance companies. The lawyers have tons of knowledge and it is very
helpful to have someone who knows what they are dealing with."
Noting that "clients are especially impressed by the firm’s dedication
and involvement in their business decisions," Chambers ranks the New
York practice in the top tier for Insurance: Dispute Resolution -
Policyholder, and continues to recognize the New Jersey practice for
Commercial: Litigation (Insurance) and the firm Nationwide for
Insurance: Dispute Resolution.
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PRO BONO
Since its founding in 1969, Anderson Kill & Olick has devoted a
considerable portion of its attorneys' energies to providing pro
bono legal services, both to needy individuals and to institutions that
serve the public good.
On the insurance front, Anderson Kill attorneys have represented
numerous individuals and small businesses who were wrongly denied
coverage for healthcare, disability, life and property insurance claims.
In addition, the firm has for more than twenty years sustained a
uniquely productive partnership with a nonprofit advocacy group, United
Policyholders, that works to advance policyholder rights, interests and
awareness on behalf of both individuals and institutions. In concert
with United Policyholders, Anderson Kill has filed more than 250 amicus
briefs in insurance coverage disputes that bear broad import for
policyholders nationwide. These amici have been widely cited in federal
and state court decisions nationwide, including the U.S. Supreme Court
decision in Humana Inc. v Forsyth, No 97-303, 1999 U.S. Lexis 744 (Jan.
20, 1999).
In addition, Anderson Kill has provided long-term pro bono
representation to institutions including:
ACLU New Jersey
Anderson Kill is committed to protecting civil rights for all Americans,
and the firm's litigators are active in pro bono cases throughout the
country. In April 2007, Manalapan Township in New Jersey paid $275,000
to settle a discrimination lawsuit that was filed by Anderson Kill on
behalf of three African American teenagers who testified that two white
police officers searched them without justification and berated them,
while the teenagers' three white friends, who witnessed the
incident, were told to go home.
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