Team
- Seth I. Allen
- Andrew N. Bourne
- Maria Brinkmann
- Robin Cohen
- Meredith Elkins
- R. Tali Epstein
- Zachary Freeman
- Kenneth “Ken” H. Frenchman
- Morgan Greene
- John Hazelwood
- Chelsea Ireland
- Cynthia “Cindy” M. Jordano
- Marc T. Ladd
- Orrie A. Levy
- Nicholas R. Maxwell
- Lisa McAnearney
- Keith McKenna
- Jason D. Meyers
- Michelle R. Migdon
- Amber N. Morris
- Jillian Raines
- Shafkat Rakib
- Samantha E. Smith
- Alexander M. Sugzda
- Jason Sumbaly
- Adam Ziffer
Services
Offices
Our Firm
Careers
Experiences
- $30m Recovery for Peruvian Company
- $500 Million Attained, Rights Secured
- A Favorable Settlement in ERP Matter
- Another Precedent-Setting Case
- Arbitration Achievement
- Arbitration for Peruvian Power Company
- Arbitration Success in Seller-Side Claim
- Attaining an Optimum Outcome in Fraud and Breach of Contract Case
- Blazing Trails with a Significant Victory
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Obtain Summary Judgment for TIAA on a Groundbreaking Issue
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure a Victory for Convergys Services Corp.
- Coverage Victory
- DE Supreme Court Rules in Client’s Favor
- Denied Motion To Dismiss Leads to Coverage for COVID-19 Related Business Interruption
- Enviro-Friendly Firm Recovers $60 Million
- First-Ever Cyber Decision on Computer Fraud Loss Coverage
- Hurricane Sandy and New Jersey Transit
- Landmark ruling that helps global companies
- N.J. Transit Win in Hurricane Sandy Case
- Optimal Outcome in Complex Litigation
- Overturned Court Decision secures Defense Cost Coverage for our Clients
- Post-Sandy Settlement Success
- Precedent-setting Coverage Rulings for Warren Pumps
- Precedent-Setting Cyber Ruling
- Prevailing at Trial and on Appeal
- Procuring a ruling for $400 Million
- Securing a Major Victory for Pfizer
- Securing a recovery worth more than $1 billion
- Securing a Win for Financial Powerhouse
- Securing Huge Win for Global Ag Company
- Securing major victory for Verizon Communications
- Securing Millions in Coverage for Pfizer
- TIAA – VERDICT AFFIRMED
- VERIZON – FEES COVERED
- Verizon Communications – 100% of Costs Recovered
- Victory in Groundbreaking Judgment
- WARREN – CLAIMS COVERED
- Window Maker Gets Big Recovery
- Window Maker, Pella Corp., Gets Big Recovery
- Winning a Major Victory for Financial Firm
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Posts
- Above the Law: Cohen Ziffer Is A Small Firm With Biglaw Bonuses
- Law360: M&A Rulings Provide Guidance On “Bump-Up” Claim Coverage
- Cohen Ziffer Makes Its 1st Partner Promotion Since Launch
- Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna Promotes Cynthia M. Jordano to Partner
- Spotlight On … Cynthia Jordano
- Cybersecurity Law Report: Cyber Insurance Litigation Trends Amid Rising Ransomware Attacks
- Cohen Ziffer Chair Talks COVID Cases And Industry Changes
- Robin Cohen Named as One of 10 “Women of Influence” Honorees by New York Business Journal
- Adam Ziffer Named a “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
- Another Win for COVID-19 Coverage
- Law360: Insurers Must Cover Willis Towers Watson Merger Settlements
- Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna Named Litigation Department of the Year for Insurance by New York Law Journal
- Meredith Elkins named as a Woman Worth Watching in Diversity Journal
- Law360: MVPs: Cohen Ziffer’s Robin Cohen And Kenneth Frenchman
- Lawdragon: Robin Cohen On Founding Her Own Firm, And Winning In Insurance Recovery
- Law360: D&O Coverage Considerations Amid Increasing SEC Scrutiny
- Law360 MVP Awards Go To 182 Attys From 77 Firms
- Spotlight On … Jillian Raines
- FUNDfire: Managers Face ‘More Intense’ Cyberthreats, Larger Losses
- Law.com Insurance Coverage Law Center: Court Refuses to Dismiss Business Interruption Suit
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Business Interruption Suit Can Proceed
- Law360: Ill. Judge Lets NY Builders Press On In Virus Coverage Fight
- SPACs and the Associated Insurance Coverage Risks at Play
- Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna Named Insurance Litigation Department of the Year by the New York Law Journal
- Spotlight On … Marc Ladd
- Insurance Business America: Judge rules that National Union had duty to defend in D&O case
- Law360: Top New Jersey Cases Of 2021: A Midyear Report
- Alternatives Watch: Ransomware, insurance and the search for legal protection
- Law360: AIG Must Defend Ex-Military Contractors In Acquisition Row
- Law360: The Biggest Insurance Rulings From The 1st Half Of 2021
- Lawyer Limelight: Marc Ladd
- Robin Cohen named to Legal 500 Hall of Fame for Insurance: Advice to Policyholders
- Insurance Business America: Business increases “tenfold” over surging cyber issue
- Reuters: Liberty must cover entire asbestos settlement with defunct company
- Law360: Court Says Liberty Mutual Must Pay Full Asbestos Settlements
- Meredith Elkins named as Law360 Rising Star
- Chambers USA Recognizes Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna LLP in 2021 Guide
- Spotlight On… Meredith Elkins
- Meredith Elkins Named to Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2021 Women Worth Watching List
- Law.com: For An Insurance Recovery Boutique, The Last Year Brought Opportunities
- Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence: Demand for D&O insurance explodes with SPAC-related activity and future litigation concerns
- Another policyholder victory: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Affirms $2 Million Dollar Judgment for Fabrique Innovations
- Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna LLP Scored a First Big Win for Insurance-coverage Policyholders in a COVID-19 Case
- Law360: Insurer Denied Early Win For Thor’s Pandemic Rent Loss Suit
- ICLG: Cohen Ziffer adds Apple talent
- Law360 Pulse: Cohen Ziffer Chair On Leaving BigLaw To Start A Boutique
- Corporate Counsel: Apple In-House Attorney Gets Another Bite at Her Old Firm
- Law360 Pulse: Ex-Apple Insurance Atty Joins Cohen Ziffer As Partner In NY
- Busines Wire: Apple Insurance Attorney Jillian Raines Joins Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna as Partner
- Apple Insurance Attorney Jillian Raines Joins Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna as Partner
- Insurance Business America: Business interruption ruling is ‘another brick in the wall’ for insureds
- Bloomberg Law: Insurers, Policyholders Gear Up for Covid Suits’ Next Phase
- Law.com: Superior Court: Insurance Definition Covers Verizon’s $24M in Defense Costs
- The Insurer: Court rules Verizon can recover $24mn in defence costs from insurers
- Business Insurance: Verizon can recover $24M in defense costs from AIG, others
- Law 360: Verizon Notches Win In $95M Settlement Coverage Fight
- Bloomberg Law: Verizon’s Insurers Owe $24 Million in Debt Deal Legal Costs
- Insurance recovery lawyer lifts lid on COVID BI claims
- Law 360: Cohen Ziffer Adds Ex-Hoguet Partner To Insurance Practice
- Decorated Insurance Litigator Andrew Bourne Reunites with Former Colleagues at Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna
- Opalesque: New York lawyers expect uptick in D&O and R&W insurance claims
- Andrew Bourne Recognized as an Elite Boutique Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
- Robin Cohen Named Among Lawdragon 500 “Leading Lawyers in America” for 2021
- Law 360: NJ High Court Says Insurers Can’t Duck $400M Sandy Bill
- NYU Law News: Ken Frenchman ’99 helps launch a new firm focused on insurance recovery
- Law360: McKool Smith’s Top Female Attys Depart As Head Count Falls
- Reuters: Robin Cohen joins ranks of women leaving Big Law to forge new firm
- Lawdragon: Renowned Insurance Recovery Group Led By Robin Cohen Launches New Firm
- Reuters: Daily Docket
- Bloomberg Law: Wake Up Call
- Claims Journal: Claims People: AF Group, Sedgwick and Cohen Ziffer
- Property Casualty 360: Around the P&C insurance industry
- Private Equity Wire: Insurance recovery specialist Robin Cohen launches new law firm
- Bloomberg Law: McKool Smith Partners Leave to Form Insurance Recovery Practice
- Reuters: McKool Smith insurance recovery leader takes partner group to launch boutique
- Law360: Four Ex-McKool Partners Launch Insurance Coverage Firm
- Business Insurance: Policyholder lawyers form new firm
- New York Business Journal: Robin Cohen leads launch of Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna
- The American Lawyer: 12-Lawyer McKool Smith Insurance Recovery Team Departs to Launch Boutique
- Nationally Renowned Insurance Recovery Group Led by Policyholder Champion Robin Cohen Launches New Law Firm
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers named to 2020 Super Lawyer “Rising Star” List
- Media Coverage: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers File Lawsuit on Behalf of Minor League Baseball Teams Against Insurers
- Law360 reported “Celanese Blames Insurer for $14M Absestos Verdict”
- Robin Cohen quoted in Insurance Business America’s article, “Jemb Realty Sues Insurer, Revealing Challenges Facing Commercial Property Insureds”
- Law360 reported, “Vegas Outdoor Mall Can Pursue COVID-19 Coverage Suit”
- Law360 reported, “Insurer Must Cover Tech, Co. In Failed Software Suit”
- Marc Ladd quoted in Bloomberg Law’s article “Ski Pass Insurance Row Highlights Complex Route for Virus Suits”
- Law360 reported, “Minor Leaguers Fight Insurers’ Bid To Toss Ariz. Virus Suit”
- Robin Cohen as “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by Benchmark Litigation
- Law360 reported, “Excess Insurer Owes Pfizer Coverage for Securities MDL’
- Kenneth Frenchman named in 2021 edition of “Best Lawyers in America”
- Orrie Levy Chosen for 2021 Edition of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”
- Robin Cohen quoted in Bloomberg Law’s article “More Virus Insurance Suits Could Follow as Consolidation Fails”
- Robin Cohen quoted in Law360’s article “Mo. Restaurants Can Pursue COVID-19 Suit”
- Robin Cohen Recognized Among “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation
- Marc Ladd presented at Austin Chapter Webinar – “COVID-19 and Hard Insurance Markets – How to Navigate Rising P&C Insurance Renewals
- Media Coverage: Cohen Ziffer lawyers file lawsuit on behalf of Northwell Health Inc. against Chubb Insurance
- Law360 reported “NY Hospital System Says Chubb Denied It COVID-19 Coverage”
- Robin Cohen quoted in Law360’s article, “Mich Eateries’ Loss Highlights COVID-19 Coverage Hurdles”
- Robin Cohen featured in AmLaw report: “Two Legal Sluggers Go to Bat for Minor League Baseball in COVID Insurance Fight”
- Robin Cohen’s interview with Retail Touchpoints was published in “Three Steps to Safely and Legally Reopen Stores”
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Score High Marks in The Legal 500 (US) 2020 Edition
- Robin Cohen quoted in Financial Times article, “Insurers vs Small Businesses: A High-Stakes Battle Over Lockdowns”
- Webinar: Seeking Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus-related Losses featuring Marc Ladd and Alex Sugzda
- Robin Cohen named a New York Trailblazer by New York Law Journal
- Robin Cohen discusses COVID-19 with Law360
- Marc Ladd provides commentary to Insurance Business America’s article “Insurance Lawyer on Elon Musk and Tesla’s Unconventional D&O Decision”
- “How Law Firms Can Maximize COVID-19 Insurance Coverage,” by Robin Cohen and James Smith
- The National Law Journal Recognizes Keith McKenna as “Trailblazer” in Plaintiff Litigation
- Robin Cohen provided commentary to Forbes article “Financial Ramifications of Coronavirus Canceling Tokyo Olympics Would be Massive”
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Recognized in the 2020 Edition of Chambers USA
- “Contracts Clause Unlikely To Impede Biz Interruption Laws” by Robin Cohen and Patrick Pijls
- Robin Cohen provided commentary to Law360’s article “Proposed Virus Coverage Backstop Leaves Pricing In The Air”
- Robin Cohen discussed Key Considerations for COVID-19 Insurance Battles in feature interview with AmLaw Litigation Daily
- Marc Ladd named to Law360’s 2020 Insurance Editorial Advisory Board
- Robin Cohen provided commentary to Financial Times’ article “Business Disruption Insurance: Can it Help with Coronavirus?”
- Robin Cohen Named Among Lawdragon 500 “Leading Lawyers in America”
- Covid-19 Resource Center
- Robin Cohen spoke with Financial Times regarding “U.S. Legal Battle Looms over Coronavirus Insurance Payouts”
- “Availability of Insurance Coverage for Immediate Coronavirus Losses” by Robin Cohen, Marc Ladd and Alexander Sugzda
- “How To Maximize Insurance Coverage For Coronavirus Issues” by Robin Cohen, Marc Ladd and Alexander Sugzda
- Robin Cohen, along with CBS General Counsel Laura Franco, publish “Gender Diversity Pays” in Corporate Counsel
- Robin Cohen provided in-depth commentary to Financier Worldwide Magazine’s 2020 D&O Risk & Liability Report
- Inter(lock)down: The Need for Stricter Enforcement of Section 8 of the Clayton Act
- Law360 reports “AIG Must Cover Software Co.’s Deal In $6M Email Scam Suit”
- Robin Cohen profiled by Law360 in its Insurance MVP series
- Media Coverage: Appellate Division Affirms NJ Transit’s Entitlement to Full $400 Million Program Limits for Sandy Water Damage
- Appellate Division Affirms NJ Transit’s Entitlement to Full $400 Million Program Limits for Sandy Water Damage
- Robin Cohen Recognized as an “Insurance MVP” by Law360
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Highly Ranked in the 2020 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
- Law360 Reports on Ken Frenchman’s Appellate Arguments in $400 Million NJ Transit Coverage Suit Against Insurers
- Robin Cohen speaks with Business Insurance regarding “Coverage Battles Over Abuse Suits Loom”
- Law360 reports on Insurance Ruling for Conduent State Healthcare v. AIG Speciality Insurance Co.
- Robin Cohen publishes article titled “Institutions and Insurance After Texas Doubles Time Limit on Child Sex Abuse Claims” in The Texas Lawbook
- Robin Cohen Discusses the New York Child Victims Act and It’s Impact on Insuers with Insurance Business America
- Robin Cohen publishes article on “Insurance Coverage in the Wake of the New York Child Victims Act and Sex Abuse Lawsuits” in the New York Law Journal
- Keith McKenna Discusses the 9th Circuit Affirmation of the lower court ruling against Facebook with Business Insurance
- Kenneth Frenchman named in 2020 edition of “Best Lawyers in America”
- Robin Cohen Recognized Among “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation for 2019
- Media Coverage: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure Insurance Recovery Victory on behalf of Pfizer
- BestWeek Report: “Judge Rules Against AIG Units in $100 Million Texas Fraud Coverage Dispute”
- Mealey’s Emerging Insurance Disputes: Civil Investigative Demand Constitutes ‘Claim’ Under Professional Liability Policy
- Robin Cohen and Lauren Varnado’s Article “Maximizing Insurance Recovery For Energy Companies” Published in Law360
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Recognized in 2019 Chambers Rankings
- Marc Ladd Named to Law360’s Insurance Editorial Advisory Board
- Benchmark Litigation Names Robin Cohen “Insurance Lawyer of the Year” for 2019
- Robin Cohen Contributes to Law360’s “Nassar Victims’ Payout Hangs On Fight With USAG’s Insurers”
- Kenneth Frenchman Spoke to Business Insurance about FCPA Claims in D&O Policies
- Media Coverage: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure Ruling that Enables AR Capital to Seek Coverage for Legal Costs
- Marc Ladd Discusses Pacific Gas & Electric Coverage Issues Involving the California Wildfires
- Robin Cohen Featured in Lawdragon’s “Producers” Series
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Named to 2018 New York Super Lawyers List
- Robin Cohen Recognized as “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by Benchmark Litigation for 2018
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure One of the Largest Verdicts Against Protective Life Insurance Policy in Alabama
- Cohen Ziffer Attorneys Secure One of the Largest Verdicts Against Protective Life Insurance Policy in Alabama
- Robin Cohen to Speak on “Smashing the Glass Ceiling” at Benchmark’s Women in Litigation Forum
- Marc Ladd named a 2018 Law360 “Rising Star”
- Media Coverage: Delaware Supreme Court Affirms $40 Million+ Coverage Win for TIAA
- Delaware Supreme Court Affirms $40 Million+ Coverage Win for TIAA – Rules Settlement of Civil Disgorgement Claims Insurable Under New York Law
- Delaware Supreme Court Affirms $40 Million+ Coverage Win for TIAA – It Rules Settlement of Civil Disgorgement Claims Insurable Under New York Law
- Robin Cohen Recognized as a Legend of the Lawdragon 500
- The National Law Journal Recognizes Robin Cohen as “Trailblazer” in Plaintiff Litigation
- Ken Frenchman Comments on WoodSpring Hotel’s Summary Judgment in Delaware Law Weekly
- Media Coverage: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure a Final Judgment for Verizon from the Delaware Superior Court
- Cushman & Wakefield Secures More Than $48 Million in Coverage for Appraisal Litigation
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Edition of Chambers USA
- Robin Cohen has been selected as Lawdragon 500 “Leading Lawyers in America”
- Robin Cohen to Speak at the ABA 2018 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar
- Benchmark Litigation Names Robin Cohen “Insurance Lawyer of the Year” for 2018
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure Summary Judgment for Pella Against Liberty Mutual
- “Breaking Through” Robin Cohen Shares Her Wisdom to Empower Women Attorneys
- Kenneth Frenchman and Adam Ziffer Named “Insurance MVPs” by Law360
- What Corporate Policyholders Need to Know About Hurricane Coverage
- Robin Cohen Profiled in Law360’s Report on How Women Law Firm Leaders Broke the Glass Ceiling
- Robin Cohen Receives New York Law Journal’s “Professional Excellence Award” for Distinguished Leadership
- Robin Cohen Recognized as “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by Benchmark Litigation for 2017
- Robin Cohen to Discuss “Strategies for Negotiating Salary” at the Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference (WIPL)
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Named to 2017 New York Super Lawyers List
- Ken Frenchman Discusses the Challenging Claim Process following Hurricane Irma
- Robin Cohen Awarded “Best in Insurance” at the Euromoney Legal Media Group 2017 Women in Business Law Awards
- Law360: Travelers Ordered To Cover Standard’s Charney Suit Defense
- Robin Cohen Recognized Among “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation for 2017
- Kenneth Frenchman named in 2018 edition of “Best Lawyers in America”
- Insurance Coverage Alert: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure $4.8 Million Computer Fraud Coverage for Medidata Solutions
- Law360: “Medidata Covered For $4.8M Computer Fraud, Judge Rules”
- Ken Frenchman Speaks With Claims Journal About Walmart’s Dispute with Insurers Concerning Reimbursement of Tracy Morgan Settlement Fees
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Ranked in 2017 Edition of Chambers USA
- Robin Cohen to Speak on Emerging Risks & Insurance Issues in Philadelphia
- Law 360: Each Faulty Pella Window Claim Is 1 ‘Occurrence,’ Judge Says
- Robin Cohen named “Litigator of the Week” by The Am Law Litigation Daily
- Law360: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure $48 Million in Coverage for Verizon for Securities Transaction Claims
- Robin Cohen Publishes Article in Law360 Discussing the Implications of the AIG and Berkshire Hathaway Deal
- Robin Cohen Featured in Insurance Business Report: “Need Advice on Diversity? Take It From the Woman Suing You”
- Robin Cohen Named “Insurance Lawyer of the Year”
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure $500 Million Insurance Coverage Victory for Givaudan Fragrances Corp.
- Robin Cohen Speaks to the Financial Times about AIG’s $10 Billion Deal with Berkshire Hathaway
- Viking Pump Win Tops Law360’s List of 2016’s “Biggest Insurance Rulings”
- Law360: TIAA Wins Partial Coverage For Class Action Settlements
- Robin Cohen Recognized as an “Insurance MVP” by Law360 for 2016
- Law360: Retirement Provider’s Disgorgement Is Insurable, Judge Says
- Law360: Liberty Mutual Must Cover Faulty-Work Defense, Judge Rules
- “Delaware Deals A Blow To Insurers’ Delay Tactics”
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Named to 2016 New York Super Lawyers List
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Obtain Another Landmark Insurance Decision in Viking Pump
- Delaware Business Court Insider: Del. Supreme Court Disarms ‘Exposure Trigger’ in Asbestos Insurance Case
- Insurance Coverage Alert: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure Another Landmark Decision On Trigger of Coverage, Assignment and Defense Cost Issues In Viking Pump
- Law360: “Del. Justices Say 1st Asbestos Exposure Not Coverage Trigger” in Viking Pump
- Robin Cohen Recognized Among “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation for 2016
- Cohen Ziffer lawyers recent victory tops Law360’s list of the “Biggest Insurance Rulings So Far in 2016.”
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Obtain Landmark Decision on Allocation of Liability in Viking Pump
- Insurance Coverage Alert: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Obtain Landmark Decision on Allocation of Liability in Viking Pump
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Obtain Landmark Decision from New York’s highest court on Allocation of Liability in Viking Pump
- Insurance Coverage Alert: Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure Legal Defense Costs for Ex-FIFA Official
- Cohen Ziffer Lawyers Secure Legal Defense Costs for Ex-FIFA Official
- Key Considerations for Obtaining Insurance Coverage for Internal Investigations
- Voice of Experience: Robin Cohen, Partner, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman,” The Glass Hammer
- Q&A with Robin Cohen
- The Termination Provision in Fidelity Insurance Policies: Practitioners Discuss a Split in Authority
- Insurance Implications For The Disasters in Japan
- Government Investigations: Are You Covered?
- Coverage for Defense Costs in Consumer Fraud Actions
- State Insurer Bad Faith Law After ‘Bi-Economy’ and ‘Panasi
- Damages Beyond the Policy Limits