Extra Contractual

Coverage issues often arise in extra-contractual claims and involve arguments that the insurer either misinterpreted or misapplied the insurance contract.

Our attorneys have developed significant experience over many years of litigating claims and associated issues for a variety of types and lines of insurance. From extra-contractual claims of spoliation, failure to proceed and negligent entrustment to coverage claims that either stem from an extra-contractual lawsuit or act as a separate, stand-alone claim, our team of lawyers is well-equipped to handle these claims and seek swift resolution.

For decades, members of our insurance defense team have provided litigation and alternative dispute resolution services to various insurance companies. We proudly represent nationally recognized Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller, community-based carriers in the defense of extra-contractual claims. And with five offices strategically located across Tennessee and Arkansas, we are geographically well-positioned to assist clients throughout the Mid-South.

Attorneys

S. Newton Anderson
S. Newton Anderson
Of Counsel, Memphis Office
Rick Apperson
Rick L. Apperson
Member, Knoxville Office
Kevin Bernstein
Kevin D. Bernstein
Managing Member, Memphis Office and Little Rock Office
Steve Collins
J. Steven Collins
Of Counsel, Knoxville Office
Preston Dennis
Preston Dennis
Associate, Memphis Office
Brian Duffy
Brian S. Duffy
Of Counsel, Nashville Office
Andrew Firkins
Andrew N. Firkins
Associate, Knoxville Office
Robert A. Ginnaven III
Of Counsel, Little Rock Office
Stephen Hester
Stephen A. Hester
Member, Little Rock Office
Thomas Hickey
B. Thomas Hickey Jr.
Member, Chattanooga Office
Chandler L. Horne
Associate, Nashville Office
Albert McLean
Albert G. McLean
Member, Memphis Office
Darrick O'Dell
Darrick L. O'Dell
Member, Nashville Office
Edd Peyton
Edd Peyton
Of Counsel, Memphis Office
John Reese
John (Jack) T. Reese
Of Counsel, Nashville Office
Thomas Smith
Thomas J. Smith
Member, Nashville Office
Richard Spicer
Richard E. Spicer
Member, Nashville Office
Lance Thompson
Lance W. Thompson
Member, Nashville Office
Jon W. Tidwell
Associate, Memphis Office
Robert Uhorchuk
Robert J. Uhorchuk
Member, Chattanooga Office
Michael Vetter
Michael J. Vetter Sr.
Member, Nashville Office
Cameron Watson
Cameron M. Watson
Member, Memphis Office and Little Rock Office
Clint Woodfin
Clint J. Woodfin
Member, Knoxville Office