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Clausen Miller Wins in NJ Appellate Court

October 7, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller recently prevailed on appeal before the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Following briefing and oral argument by partner Michael J. Raudebaugh of Clausen Miller’s Appellate & Trial Monitoring Practice Group, the Appellate Division affirmed the final order of the Chancery Division granting summary judgment.

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Declaratory Judgment Action Tolls Time Limit for Seeking Arbitration

October 6, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

The 1st District Appellate Court recently held that an insured’s renewed arbitration demand seeking uninsured motorist coverage, coming some nine years after the accident occurred, was not untimely due to the insurer’s declaratory judgment action that was litigated in the meantime.

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Summary Judgment Win for Scanlon and List in NY County Labor Law Case

October 6, 2026 / News

Congratulations to Christopher Scanlon and Rachel List, Esq. on securing summary judgment on behalf of their client in New York County. The plaintiff filed suit after being injured on a construction site when he entered our clients’ controlled-access area to perform work. Clausen Miller obtained full summary judgment for one client and partial summary judgment for the joint venture clients in the matter.

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Super Lawyers Names Scot Doyen to 2026 Texas Super Lawyers List

September 21, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has once again recognized Scot Doyen on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers List. Congratulations, Scot!

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Clausen Miller Welcomes Andrew J. Bush as Partner in Chicago

September 17, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to welcome Andrew J. Bush as a partner in the Chicago office! Andrew concentrates his practice on insurance defense and professional liability. He brings experience as a litigator handling premises liability, motor vehicle, product liability, construction and trucking matters. Welcome, Andrew!

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7th Circuit Examines Insured’s Right to Independent Counsel

September 15, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

The 7th U.S. Court of Appeals, construing Illinois law, recently held that the only type of conflict of interest giving rise to the need for an insurer to allow its insured to appoint its own independent counsel, is a conflict of interest between the insured and insurer.

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Caitlin Bratt Secures Back-to-Back Summary Judgment Victories in Texas

September 14, 2026 / News

Congratulations to Caitlin Bratt on securing two summary judgment victories in Texas! In one suit, a Tarrant County district court granted summary judgment and dismissed all claims against Caitlin’s client, a Texas veterinarian. The following day, a Collin County court granted Caitlin’s renewed no-evidence motion for summary judgment and dismissed all claims against her insurance agent client.

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Clausen Miller Celebrates One Year Since Major Texas Expansion

September 11, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is thrilled to celebrate one year since a major expansion of the firm’s presence. Last year, five attorneys and eight additional staff joined the firm from a Houston boutique litigation firm. They have made an outstanding addition to Clausen’s Texas team, and we are beyond excited for what is to come. Congratulations on this milestone!

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Judge Holds Bad Address in Policy No Bar to Insurance Cancellation

September 1, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

The Northern District of Illinois held that a cancellation notice sent to the wrong address can still be valid. Don Sampen analyzes the court’s ruling that because the incorrect mailing address was shown in the policy, the insured had the duty to review the policy and report any error.

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Best Lawyers® Recognizes 15 Clausen Miller Attorneys on 2027 Lists

August 20, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is proud to have nine attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America® and six attorneys recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 lists. Congratulations to all 15 attorneys on this well-deserved recognition!

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  • Chicago

    Illinois 60606

    225 West Randolph Street

    Suite 700

    Chicago, Illinois 60606

    T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

  • New York

    New York 10005

    28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

    New York, New York 10005

    T: 212.805.3900 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Florham Park

    New Jersey 07932

    100 Campus Drive

    Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

    T: 973.410.4130 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 973.410.4169 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Irvine

    California 92618

    20 Pacifica

    Suite 440

    Irvine, California 92618

    T: 949.260.3100 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Michigan City

    Indiana 46360

    200 Commerce Square

    Michigan City, Indiana 46360

    T: 219.262.6106 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Paige M. Neel

  • Milwaukee

    Wisconsin 53202

    1433 North Water Street

    Suite 500

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

    T: 414.279.5525 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: James M. Weck

  • Greenwich

    Connecticut 06830

    777 West Putnam Avenue

    Suite 300

    Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

    T: 203.989.3889 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Hartford

    Connecticut 06103

    750 Main Street

    Suite 100

    Hartford, Connecticut 06103

    T: 860.756.5520 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Tampa

    Florida 33602

    401 East Jackson Street

    Suite 3300

    Tampa, Florida 33602

    T: 813.519.1001 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • Boca Raton

    Florida 33434

    7777 Glades Road

    Suite 405

    Boca Raton, Florida 33434

    T: 561.765.5305 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • San Francisco

    California 94111

    100 Pine Street

    Suite 1250

    San Francisco, California 94111

    T: 415.287.2744 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Houston

    Texas 77060

    4 CityNorth

    16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1400

    Houston, Texas 77060

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Dallas

    Texas 75201

    325 N. Saint Paul Street

    Suite 3100

    Dallas, Texas 75201

    T: 469.942.8635 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • San Antonio

    Texas 78258

    401 East Sonterra Boulevard

    Suite 375

    San Antonio, Texas 78258

    T: 210.338.6711 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Austin

    Texas 78759

    9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy

    Suite 500

    Austin, Texas 78759

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Fort Worth

    Texas 76102

    702 Houston Street

    Fort Worth, Texas 76102

    T: 682.231.9560 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri