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Steven J. Pudell is the Managing Shareholder in Anderson Kill's Newark office. Mr. Pudell's practice concentrates on insurance recovery, exclusively on behalf of policyholders. He also has litigation experience in other practice areas including commercial litigation.
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1995, he clerked for the Honorable David Landau in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.
Mr. Pudell has represented food industry companies, chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and real estate developers in insurance recovery matters.
Mr. Pudell currently serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court Model Civil Jury Charge Committee.
Representative Engagements:
- Represented multi-national chemical manufacturer in environmental insurance coverage case involving sites in New Jersey and Tacoma, Washington.
- Obtained favorable ruling on the duty to defend for our client, a large pharmaceutical company, on its $400 million product liability insurance coverage dispute. The case settled days before trial.
- Successfully obtained order dismissing insurance company's complaint based on abstention grounds for the policyholder which resulted in a favorable settlement of the case for our client, an outdoor and camping equipment manufacturing company. The matter stems from an insurance coverage dispute regarding insurance company's denial of coverage under product liability insurance.
- Represented manufacturer of land, air, sea and space navigation and guidance products in environmental insurance coverage litigation.
- Represented coating and paint manufacturer in environmental insurance coverage litigation involving sites in over 20 states.
- Lead counsel for major real estate developer in insurance coverage dispute involving "Builders Risk" policy. Also, represented the company in reaching a settlement in a related dispute involving a general liability insurance policy.
- Represented commercial landlord involving insurance coverage for complaints by tenants of damage from toxic fumes.
- Represented commercial landlord involving insurance coverage for complaints by tenants of damage from toxic fumes.
- Represented commercial property owner in property/fire insurance case and won summary judgment ruling that led to settlement. See 237 F.Supp.2d 270 (E.D.N.Y. 2002).
- Represented corporation in securities fraud case.
- Represented paint manufacturer in lead paint insurance coverage case. Case was litigated to the New Jersey Appellate Division (2003 WL 1904383) and the New Jersey Supreme Court (179 N.J. 87).
- Appointed as special insurance coverage counsel for debtors insurance coverage issues.
Publications
"Preventing, Uncovering and Prosecuting the Enemy Within: New Jersey's Top Legal Guns Target Employee Fraud & Theft," CIANJ's Commerce magazine (Summer 2010)
"Five steps to maximize insurance coverage for food contamination events," Food Chemical News, On the Front Burner, Volume 52, Issue 13 (June 2010)
"The Complexity of Environmental Litigation in New Jersey Requires Both Mind and Muscle," Commerce Magazine: Environmental Business (November 2009)
"Revealing the Secrets to Success: Accounting and Legal Advice is Critical for Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Firms," Commerce Magazine, Special Focus: Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Roundtable (Autumn 2009)
"Buying the Right Insurance Coverage is Only Half the Battle," Hospitality/Lawyer/Risk Management Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 4 (November 2009), Corporate Counsel (November 2009) and AKO Policyholder Advisor, Volume 18, Number 5 (September/October 2009) (with Natasha Z. Millman)
"The Hot Seat is No Place to Be Alone: Top New Jersey Law Firms Can Help," Commerce Magazine Fourth Annual Law Firm Managing Partners Roundtable (Summer 2009)
"Does Your Business Have the 'Horsepower' for Long-Term Success? Good Legal Advice Can Make the Difference Between First and Last," Commerce Magazine Third Annual Law Firm Managing Partners Roundtable (Summer 2008)
" Ten Tips To Preserve Business Income Insurance Coverage," Drycleaners News (December 2006) (with Richard P. Lewis and Natasha Z. Millman)
"Past Policies Vital When Faced With Liability," Drycleaners News (October 2006) (with Natasha Millman)
"The Duty To Defend And Allocation Of Defense Obligations Under Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies - New York and New Jersey Law," New York State Bar Association, Commercial Lines Insurance Coverage With Advanced Issues (Spring 2004)
Speaking Engagements
"Food Safety Insurance," Denver Restaurants Risk Advisory Group Seminar, Englewood, CO (June 2, 2010)
"Food Safety Insurance", Must-Have Guidance For Food Manufacturers, Suppliers and Retailers Live and On-Demand Webinar (November 17, 2009) (with William G. Passannante)
"Ultrafine Print: How to Read an Insurance Policy," 2009 PERK Risk and Insurance Management Society New Jersey Chapter, NJ (November 10, 2009) (with Cort T. Malone)
"Insurance Recoveries in a Climate of Increased Environmental Enforcement," 12th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference, New York, NY (September 17, 2009) (with Robert M. Horkovich and John G. Nevius)
"Real Estate & Construction - Practical Tips on Avoiding Claims and What to do if They Arise," Industry Breakout Sessions: Important Issues Affecting Key Industries, 12th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference, New York, NY (September 17, 2009) (with James Cullen and Caroline Hurtado)
”Pharmaceutical/Healthcare – Responding to Change,” 11th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference, New York, NY (September 18, 2008) (with Rhonda Orin)
"How to Evaluate and Settle an Insurance Claim," Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc., Warren, NJ (January 8, 2008)
Press
"Insurer seeks relief from Basic Food's HVP-related claims," Food Chemical News (August 2010)
Bar Admissions
New York, New Jersey, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Memberships
New York, New Jersey and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D.
Yeshiva University, B.A.
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