Increasingly, insurers find themselves litigating important coverage issues in the unfamiliar world of bankruptcy court. While many perceive bankruptcy court as a potentially unfriendly forum for litigating coverage issues based upon the assumption that the court will naturally be inclined to maximize the debtor's estate, this is not necessarily true. Insurer's represented by coverage counsel well-versed in its procedural and substantive workings often find bankruptcy court to be a preferred form for litigating coverage issues.

NLdH has represented clients in numerous complex insurance coverage disputes in bankruptcy court. In our role as counsel to insurers in bankruptcy issues, our attorneys have gained substantial knowledge of the intricacies of the bankruptcy system. These lawyers have litigated many critical insurance coverages in bankruptcy court, such as duty to defend, allocation, contribution and indemnity.

NLdH's efforts to prevent and defeat collusive and unfair practices that seek to force insurance companies to find the payment of uncovered or fraudulent claims has enhanced our ability to defend insurers in such matters. We guide clients throughout the life cycle of a bankruptcy matter from the filing of adversarial proceedings in bankruptcy court to finalization of the debtor's reorganization plan. Throughout the process, our lawyers anticipate the matter's needs and immediately respond to all client inquiries – ensuring that our clients' needs are being met at all stages of the matter.