About Philip A. Nemecek

When his clients have questions concerning the scope of coverage under their insurance policies, Philip Nemecek is there to provide practical advice and effective solutions. When disputes arise that threaten those clients' bottom lines, Phil pursues smart, tough litigation strategies to achieve the resolutions they need. Phil's practice focuses on insurance counseling and coverage disputes, and he handles complex commercial litigation across the country involving all types of insurance.

Strong, steady guidance in complex insurance litigation and counseling

Phil has extensive experience in multimillion-dollar property damage insurance coverage litigation, including suits involving business interruption issues, loss valuation, and policy construction and application. He has successfully litigated cases involving coverage under financial institution bonds and other fidelity and commercial crime policies for losses resulting from sophisticated fraudulent schemes.

Phil regularly advises clients regarding the complexities of business and management liability insurance, including directors' and officers' liability insurance and professional liability policies. He provides analysis of their existing coverages and evaluation of their prospective insurance needs, often in the context of insurance policy renewal. Phil also advises clients in the insurance industry, and he represents them in high-stakes litigation. In addition to representing clients at trials, arbitrations and mediations, Phil frequently appears before state and federal appellate courts.

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Practice Focus

  • Commercial litigation
  • Insurance coverage disputes
  • Insurance advice and counseling
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Cyber insurance concerns

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Education
  • New York University School of Law, JD
  • Georgetown University, BA, cum laude
Bar Admissions
  • New York
Court Admissions
  • US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • US District Court, Southern District of New York
Community Involvements
  • Town of Eastchester, New York, Planning Board
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • Thomson Reuters
    Stand-out Lawyer, 2024
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