Mr. David L. Brown

David L. Brown serves as co-chair of the Global Insurance Services practice group. David represents insurers and insurance brokers in complex disputes throughout the country in matters involving environmental claims, construction defect claims, broker/agent issues, and directors’ and officers’ liability coverage. He has also handled very large and complex property coverage matters involving fires and other catastrophic losses. David is regularly called upon to represent insurers and brokers with respect to their most sensitive matters involving their business practices and their institutional interests. He is also a certified mediator and maintains an active mediation practice.

In addition to being nationally recognized as an insurance expert, David has been consistently recognized by his peers and by judges as a preeminent trial and appellate lawyer. David has tried more than 75 cases to verdict, and has been lead counsel in over 50 appeals to state and federal appellate courts. Highly regarded among his colleagues, he is rated AV Preeminent-the highest possible rating-by Martindale-Hubbell.

A frequent speaker and writer on recent developments affecting the insurance industry, David has authored numerous articles for insurance industry publications, particularly on issues related to insurance coverage issues and civil trial practice. He regularly speaks on these issues to industry and legal groups.

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2008-20; Lawyer of the Year (Greensboro), 2012, 2018

North Carolina Super Lawyers, Insurance Law, 2008-20

Legal Elite in Litigation, Business North Carolina, 2006

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent

Community Involvement

•University of North Carolina at Greensboro Excellence Foundation: Board Member, Past President
•Greensboro Day School Board of Trustees: Chair

Publications & Events

Publications

•“ALI Restatement Brings Change and Uncertainty for Carriers” (Co-Author), Carrier Management, September 12, 2018
•“U.S. Courts Struggle With Pollution Exclusions ” (Co-Author), Insurance Day, October 2, 2017
•Featured in “ With Shift to New Firm, Triad Law Office Poised for Growth, ” Triad Business Journal, April 13, 2014
•Quoted in “ 4th Circ. Lets Insurers Remove Case Without Contractor’s OK, ” Law360, November 18, 2013
•“Wrongful Incarceration Suits Surge Giving Rise to Insurance Coverage Trigger Issues ” (Co-Author), Carrier Management, November 4, 2013

Presentations

•“Hot New Cases in Bad Faith: Caselaw Update” Presenter, DRI Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar, Washington, D.C., June 5, 2019
•Moderator, “Bad Faith Litigation Strategies and Ethical Considerations,” North Carolina Bar Association Insurance Law Committee, Cary, NC, January 31, 2019
•“U.S. Risks Challenging the London Market: The Opioid Epidemic, #MeToo, and Our Expectations for 2019” (Co-Presenter), London Seminar, London, UK, October 29, 2018
•“Covered vs. Non-Covered Claims: Allocating Defense & Indemnity Payments” (Co-Presenter), AIG Coverage/DJ Unit, New York City, NY, June 20, 2018
•“Covered vs. Non-Covered Claims: Allocating Defense and Indemnity Payments” (Co-Presenter), October 25, 2017
•“Recent Developments in CGL Coverage B: Personal and Advertising Injury Coverage,” North Carolina Bar Association Insurance Law Annual Meeting, April 11, 2014
•“Liability Claims and Coverage Issues Spawned from Natural Catastrophes,” International Association of Defense Counsel Annual Meeting, July 10, 2013
•“Navigating the Carolinas’ Court System” (Co-Presenter), February 27, 2013, London, UK
•“CGL Coverage for Construction Defect Claims-a Move Toward Statutory CGL Policies?” Atlantic Claims Executives Association, October 16, 2012
•“Litigating the Condominium Conversion Case,” Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, March 30, 2012

Webinars

•“Next Level Construction Defect Coverage Issues” (Co-Presenter), GIS Webinar, September 17, 2019
•“GIS Webinar: Understanding the Implications of the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (S2144)” (Co-Presenter), GIS Webinar, August 15, 2018.
•“Construction Defect Coverage Issues” (Co-Presenter), GS Construction Webinar, February 20, 2018
•“Hurricane Season - Preparing the Insurance Industry for What to Expect in the Aftermaths of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria” (Co-Presenter), GIS Webinar, October 25, 2017

Podcasts

•Contributor, “ Third Thursday Throwback: ROR Letters and Separating Out a Mixed Claim, ” Timely Notice, February 21, 2019
•Contributor, “ Third Thursday Throwback: ROR Letters and Separating Out a Mixed Claim, ” Timely Notice, May 17, 2018
•Contributor, “ Wrongful Conviction Coverage, ” Timely Notice, May 17, 2018

Recent Insights

Class Actions Continue to Drive COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Litigation While Manufacturer, Insurer Bring New Suits

April 28, 2020

New COVID-19 Coverage Claims Indicate Expanding Scope of Coming Litigation

April 17, 2020

South Carolina, Pennsylvania Propose Mandating Coverage While New York and New Jersey Expand Existing and Proposed Policyholder Protections

April 15, 2020

New York Lawmakers Forgo Extension of Child Victims Act’s Look-Back Window ... For Now

April 9, 2020

California Supreme Court Issues Another Pro-Policyholder Decision in Progressive Environmental Cleanup Case Applying “Vertical Exhaustion” Trigger

April 8, 2020

Louisiana Considers Coronavirus Legislation on Business Loss Coverage, New Requirements on Future Policies and Exclusions, and Bad Faith Immunity

April 3, 2020