Paul concentrates his practice in first-party property insurance coverage and litigation. He has successfully represented clients in litigation, mediations, and arbitrations. Paul has significant experience advising clients regarding the multifaceted issues that arise out of damage to property including, but not limited to, natural disasters, explosions, fires, equipment failures, and collapses. He is also skilled at handling the difficult issues that can accompany property damage claims, such as business interruption losses, allegations of bad faith, and various contract and tort-based issues as well. Significantly, Paul has developed strong relationships in the London Market. To that end, he has represented carriers and syndicates in connection with large energy losses, hurricanes, builder’s risk losses, and extracontractual claims. More specifically, Paul is well-known in the industry for providing clients with expert advice on builder’s risk claims, and litigating builder’s risk claims in various jurisdictions around the country. Paul also frequently presents seminars and workshops to advise clients of recent trends and issues in property insurance law. Paul is the co-chair of the Property Insurance Group at Cozen O’Connor.
Paul earned his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York – Brockport and his law degree, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law.