2023 Edition of Chambers USA Recognizes Hinshaw for its Transportation, Insurance, and Financial Services Practices

Eight Hinshaw Partners also Recognized in the USA Guide

The U.S. law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP today announced that the firm received recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Eight Hinshaw partners from across the nation are featured in the guide. The firm's transportation practice received nationwide recognition, and the insurance practice received regional recognition in Illinois, Florida, and California.

Published by Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA is a widely respected annual publication that highlights leading law firms and lawyers representing clients in the United States and internationally. As part of its process, Chambers and Partners' researchers interview thousands of lawyers and clients around the world. Firms and lawyers must demonstrate sustained excellence in order to be ranked in the guide.

Firm Practice Rankings

Transportation: Aviation: Litigation – Nationwide

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Transportation: Aviation: Litigation – Nationwide" and quoting members of the transportation industry, Chambers notes:

• What the team is known for: Offers wide-ranging expertise in aviation disputes. Its client base covers a number of industry participants, including airports, manufacturers, and domestic and international carriers.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida," Chambers states:

• What the team is known for: Handles a variety of insurance coverage claims on behalf of insurance carriers. Adept at providing advice and representation in coverage matters concerning losses arising out of catastrophic bodily injury, business interruption, and professional liability.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The firm is very responsive and proactive." "The team provides excellent service."
• Work highlights: Hinshaw represented StarStone National Insurance Company and London Aviation Underwriters, in a matter involving novel coverage issues pertaining to an aircraft insurance policy.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Illinois

In ranking Hinshaw Band 2 in "Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Illinois" and quoting members of the insurance industry, Chambers notes:

• What the team is known for: Widely acknowledged for its representation of insurer clients in complex, high-value coverage arbitration and litigation matters. Experienced in construction defects, first-party property, and cyber insurance, the team is also well-versed in personal insurance claims and risk management issues. It notably acts for international and domestic U.S. clients.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The team do a wonderful job in handling complex matters. They work extremely well together." "We are very pleased with their technical skill set."
• Work highlights: Hinshaw represented Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company in four cases involving personal injury and property damage claims filed in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.

Insurance: Insurer – California

In ranking Hinshaw Band 3 in "Insurance: Insurer – California," Chambers states:

• What the team is known for: Highly capable firm with a reputation for representing both domestic and foreign insurers across the USA. The California team has key expertise in regulatory insurance law and also offers a robust litigation practice, representing insurers in coverage disputes and class actions on a regular basis. Offers notable strength in construction defect, professional liability, and first-party property insurance matters, among other areas.
• Strengths: Clients say: "The [team] are very strong in insurance-intensive matters."

Individual Attorney Rankings

Lauren E. Campisi

• Rankings
  • Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance): USA – Nationwide (Band 2)
  • Banking & Finance: Louisiana (Band 3)
• In ranking Campisi, Chambers USA states: Recognized for her extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, often providing guidance regarding CFPB and FCC regulations. Clients praised her for being "extremely knowledgeable about the subject area, knowing the ins, outs, and nuances in a rapidly changing practice area. She's really up to speed on everything as it's happening." Another source described her as a "leader in consumer finance regulatory matters." Campisi also counsels banks and financial institutions on regulatory matters and is especially knowledgeable about consumer finance law.

Holly Harvey

• Rankings
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida (Band 3)
• In ranking Harvey, Chambers USA states: A well-regarded insurance practitioner who is adept at handling matters concerning environmental and natural disaster claims. She has further experience in representing clients in class actions and construction defect cases.

Rory E. Jurman

• Rankings
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida (Band 2)
• In ranking Jurman, Chambers USA states: Widely acknowledged as an "insurance specialist" who regularly advises insurance carriers with regard to complex claims disputes. One client described him as "detail-oriented; he doesn't sugarcoat things. [In addition,] his knowledge base on coverage and the law on jurisdictions is excellent." Another source reported that he has "exquisite knowledge and expertise" in Florida coverage and bad faith law.

Ronald L. Kammer

• Rankings
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Florida (Band 2)
• In ranking Kammer, Chambers USA states: Noted for his experience in advising clients on a variety of insurance coverage matters. He is "particularly recognized for his expertise" in claims concerning bodily injury, employer liability, and business interruption. Says a client: "[Ron] is extremely smart and hard-working."

Spencer Y. Kook

• Rankings
  • Insurance: Insurer: California (Band 4)
• In ranking Kook, Chambers USA states: Noted for his handling of matters concerning insurance regulation and compliance, he also advises insurance carriers on litigation such as coverage disputes. One source describes Kook as a "super knowledgeable and fantastic lawyer who is even-keeled and calm." Another said he "provides a very high level of sophistication in insurance regulatory matters." 

Michael McQuillen

• Rankings
  • Transportation: Aviation: Litigation: Nationwide (Band 1)
• In ranking McQuillen, Chambers USA states: McQuillen represents a number of leading domestic airlines and manufacturers in a wide variety of aviation-centric disputes. Sources describe him as a "terrific lawyer with great working relationships" who performs "leading work in the industry."

Scott M. Seaman

• Rankings
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Illinois (Band 1)
• In ranking Seaman, Chambers USA states: [He] receives praise for his representation of insurance carriers in environmental, asbestos, business interruption, and product liability disputes. According to one source, "Scott is a superb reinsurance and insurance coverage lawyer and is among a small group of the most knowledgeable in the industry." Another client said "[Scott] is a thought leader."

Stephen P. Strohschein

• Rankings
  • Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Louisiana (Band 3)
• In ranking Strohschein, Chambers USA states: [He] handles bankruptcy proceedings as part of his wide-ranging representation of lenders. A client noted that "Stephen represents his clients' interests very well."