Newly recognized in 2026 as Recommended Lawyers in the Insurance: Advice to Insurers section are Eric Cheng (Partner, White Plains, NY), David Simantob (Partner, Los Angeles), and Linda Hoshide (Partner, Los Angeles). 

Insurance: Advice to Insurers Tier 3 
The nationwide insurance practice at Wilson Elser is known for handling coverage disputes under D&O policies, class actions, and bad faith claims. 

Recognized attorneys: James Stankowski (Partner, Los Angeles), recognized for his legal ability in complex insurance litigation, coverage matters, and class action defense; Price Collins (Partner, Texas), who specializes in handling coverage determinations, claims, settlement negotiations, and bad faith avoidance; Michael Duffy (Partner, Chicago), who advises on coverage, extra-contractual liability, and reinsurance matters; Jonathan Meer (Partner, New York), who represents insurers based in the United States, China, London, and Bermuda in high-exposure claims; Richard Boone (Partner, New York), whose experience includes handling coverage litigation concerning the opioid crisis and representing a wide range of corporate, executive, and professional liability matters as both coverage and defense counsel; Eric Cheng (Partner, White Plains, NY), who represents national insurance carriers; and Los Angeles office partners Linda Hoshide and David Simantob, both experienced advisors on insurance coverage matters and bad faith claims. 

Cannabis Tier 4 
Present across key markets, Wilson Elser provides multi-faceted support to clients on cannabis and hemp-related regulatory compliance, insurance matters, and high-impact litigation. 

Recognized attorneys: Ian Stewart (Partner, Los Angeles), Cannabis Law Practice cochair, who handles regulatory compliance and risk management for cannabis and hemp operators, as well as employment matters; Dean Rocco (Partner, Los Angeles), Cannabis Law Practice cochair, who supports clients in corporate matters, licensing applications, and commercial transactions, and assists ancillary businesses and financial institutions that work with cannabis companies on regulatory compliance; William Tolin Gay (Of Counsel, Los Angeles), who advises clients in the cannabis industry on matters relating to private placements and other financing arrangements; and Jonathan Meer (Partner, New York), who is well-versed in insurance coverage for directors and officers.

Shipping Litigation & Regulation Tier 3 
Supporting a wide range of cruise lines, oil companies, and international P&I clubs, the team at Wilson Elser advises on pollution claims, marine product liability, salvage, and multi-agency investigations. 

Recognized attorneys: Jake Rodriguez (Partner, New Orleans), experienced in maritime, environmental and energy law; Mike Harowski (Partner, New Orleans), with an integrated practice in maritime law, environmental law, marine and pollution casualty response, and insurance coverage and defense; Otis Felder (Partner, Los Angeles), Admiralty & Marine Practice cochair, who is the first port of call for vessel operators, port operators, and stevedores; and Raúl Chacón (Partner, Miami), who is regularly appointed to act as national and local counsel by insurance companies in admiralty and maritime matters, in addition to working on infectious disease matters and wider commercial disputes.

The Legal 500 United States is a leading annual legal directory that ranks law firms and individual attorneys based on comprehensive research and analysis. The publication highlights firms and lawyers recognized for excellence in a wide range of practice areas across multiple jurisdictions. Recognized firms are ranked in Tiers, with the number of tiers varying based on the size of the region covered and the practice area evaluated.