Robert F. Walsh Partner

In over 25 years of practice, Robert Walsh has developed a national practice representing insurance companies in coverage litigation and providing claim advice and claim monitoring.  Clients value Bob’s responsiveness and ability to provide successful and cost-effective representation that focuses on the case at hand and the client’s broader strategic concerns.  Bob has also frequently represented policyholders in the direct defense of claims and he has handled litigation in over 20 states ranging from Maine to California and Florida to Washington. 

Over the years Bob has developed particular focus in the area of long-tail claims involving environmental, asbestos and toxic tort liabilities.  He also has extensive experience litigating coverage disputes and providing coverage advice for other diverse matters, such as construction defect claims and cutting edge product liability claims involving pharmaceuticals and food additives. In addition, Bob represents policyholders in the direct defense of a variety of claims.

During law school, Bob was a member of the Seton Hall Law Review.

Representative Matters

• Handled coverage litigation nationwide for primary and excess insurers involving hundreds of contaminated waste sites and thousands of asbestos and silica claims
• Handled coverage litigation for all types of underlying claims, including construction defect claims, product liability claims and employment discrimination
• Co-authored successful amicus brief in Carter-Wallace, Inc. v. Admiral Ins. Co., 712 A.2d 1116 (N.J. 1998), one of the leading cases nationwide on allocation of long-tail claims.

Recognition & Involvement

Bob has been AV® rated by the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating system.