Brett D. Kahn | McCarter & English, LLP

As a member of the firm’s Insurance Recovery, Litigation & Counseling team, Brett is a trusted advisor for clients involved in complex insurance coverage disputes.

Brett Kahn guides policyholders through high-stakes insurance coverage disputes, securing billions in insurance assets for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. His practice spans multiple areas, including contract disputes and construction claims, blending courtroom advocacy with strategic business counsel.

By immersing himself in the intricacies of various insurance policies – ranging from general liability to cyber coverage – Brett reveals opportunities that might elude others. This comprehensive approach to advocacy allows him to craft distinct solutions that protect client interests both in and out of the courtroom.

Beyond insurance matters, Brett’s litigation experience covers a broad spectrum of commercial issues. He has successfully navigated disputes involving product liability, employment law, and title insurance in state and federal courts, as well as in international arbitrations. Brett’s diverse background equips him to tackle multifaceted legal challenges with creativity and resourcefulness. In addition, as part of McCarter’s Cannabis team, Brett is familiar with cannabis-related regulations and issues that may impact client business operations and future endeavors.

Brett’s commitment to justice extends beyond his practice. He provided pro bono representation to individuals seeking criminal record expungements, giving them a fresh start. Additionally, he has advocated for pension rights before administrative law judges and appellate courts, demonstrating his dedication to making a difference in people’s lives.

Served as counsel for multiple policyholders in successful coverage cases to recover for losses arising from alleged environmental damage at various sites across the country.

Served as counsel for a product manufacturer in federal court litigation regarding a product liability dispute with a customer-hospital resulting in a favorable settlement.

Facilitated favorable settlement for a healthcare credentialing company in New York state court litigation involving professional negligence of a software vendor.

Represented a credit advance company in a coverage dispute with D&O insurer resulting in coverage for policyholder.

Served as pro bono counsel for several clients seeking expungement of criminal records, all successful.

Served as counsel for a large title insurance agency in litigation regarding a contract dispute with former independent contractor that culminated in a successful jury verdict on all counts in New Jersey state court.

Served as pro bono counsel in a pension case before an administrative law judge during a multi-day plenary hearing and subsequent appellate proceedings before the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.

Served as coverage counsel for a product manufacturer in relation to the sale of subsidiary companies in multiple transactions.

Represented an agricultural product manufacturer in successful New Jersey state court coverage litigation against dozens of insurers with over $100 million at stake.

Procured benefits for a company in the legal industry and its employees under long-term disability benefits policies.

Represented property owners in various contract-related construction disputes culminating in favorable settlements.

Served as counsel for a global pharmaceutical company in several successful insurance arbitrations before London tribunals with hundreds of millions of dollars in dispute.

Served as counsel for a global auto-manufacturer in a coverage dispute requiring an expedited and successful negotiation of an insurer’s contribution towards settlement in underlying litigation.

Performed due diligence on behalf of various hospitals in transactions involving mergers with other hospitals or into larger hospital systems as part of acquisitions.

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