Matthew J. Schlesinger

Matthew Schlesinger represents policyholders nationwide in insurance coverage disputes and counsels clients on insurance-related issues. Legal 500 reports that Mr. Schlesinger “has a depth and breadth of experience and is very sensitive to business needs.” His clients range from Fortune 100 and 500 companies to smaller public and privately held entities, and include some of the largest financial institutions and international technology companies.

Using a combination of litigation and alternative dispute resolution, Mr. Schlesinger has cost-effectively recovered hundreds of millions for clients in a wide variety of hotly contested complex, multi-party cases. He often is retained to help negotiate a resolution to the underlying matter as well as the insurance coverage dispute. Mr. Schlesinger has particular experience obtaining coverage under Financial Institution and other Crime Bonds for losses resulting from large, sophisticated frauds, as well handling coverage for shareholder and customer driven financial services-related claims, including under directors and officers, professional liability, mortgage insurance and other types of policies. He also has successfully handled cyber-liability, first-party property damage and business interruption, environmental and asbestos liability, intellectual property, and a range of other coverage disputes and issues.

Mr. Schlesinger also actively consults on policy renewals, helping clients obtain the most favorable policy terms possible. He speaks, writes and has been quoted on insurance coverage issues, and has co-chaired or participated in numerous insurance coverage conferences.

Good to know

Job Types Partner
Areas of Practice 1) Litigation and Investigations, 2) Insurance Recovery, 3) Regulatory and Public Policy and 4) Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Law School Northwestern University School of Law (J.D.,1989)
Education American University (B.A.,1985)
Bar Member / Association District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association
Most recent firm Covington & Burling LLP
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-schlesinger-49000767
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