Chambers USA 2019 Ranks White and Williams as a Leading Law Firm

4.26.19

Chambers USA once again recognized White and Williams as a leading law firm in Pennsylvania for achievements and client service in the area of insurance law. In addition, three lawyers received individual honors - one for her work in insurance, one for his work in commercial litigation and another for his work in banking and finance.

White and Williams is acknowledged for its renowned practice offering expert representation to insurers and reinsurers across an impressive range of areas including coverage, bad faith litigation and excess liability. The firm is recognized for its notable strength in transactional and regulatory matters complemented by its adroit handling of complex alternative dispute resolutions. Chambers also acknowledged the firm's broad trial capabilities, including handling data privacy, professional liability and toxic tort coverage claims, and experience in substantial claims arising from bodily injury and wrongful death suits.

White and Williams' individual lawyer honorees include Managing Partner Patti Santelle, who is named an Eminent Practitioner in the area of insurance. Patti's considerable experience advising insurers on a broad range of coverage matters, including asbestos, environmental and toxic tort cases, coupled with her proficiency in coverage actions at the state and federal level earn her a well-regarded reputation as an "excellent lawyer."

Senior Counsel David Marion, honored as a Senior Statesman in the area of commercial litigation, is characterized as an authority on commercial litigation with vast experience in a range of issues, including antitrust and securities class actions. David has been recognized by Chambers since its inception in 2003.

Finally, Partner Maulin Vidwans was named a Recognized Practitioner in banking and finance for the second consecutive year.  

Chambers and Partners has been publishing the leading guides to the legal profession since 1990. More than 200 full-time researchers identify and rank the world's best lawyers and law firms based on in-depth, objective investigation in over 200 jurisdictions.