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74 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America 2026
August 21, 2025
Sean Rolland counsels clients on all aspects of insurance law, handling insurance coverage disputes and advising clients on general liability matters. Sean has litigated hundreds of residential and commercial first-party property damage claims from inception to resolution. Additionally, Sean’s practice has expanded to include nursing home and long-term care litigation, as well as intellectual property matters (including copyright, trademark, trade secret, data privacy, and intrusion upon seclusion). Sean prides himself on developing and fostering productive relationships with his clients.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Sean worked at a mid-sized law firm with offices in 13 states and London, where he handled all aspects of insurance coverage disputes. Previously, Sean worked at a boutique insurance defense firm in Miami, Florida, handling premises liability, negligent security, and other personal injury matters. Prior to that, Sean practiced with a global consulting firm, where he assisted with corporate and securities litigation.
During law school Sean was trained and certified as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator. He also gained experience through a number of clerkships and internships, including serving as a judicial intern for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and as a law clerk for the Audubon Society.
Before embarking on his legal career, Sean worked in multiple areas of the film and television industry, including as a camera operator, a release coordinator, and a producer in Los Angeles. He worked on several top-grossing films and television shows prior to moving back to Florida to pursue a career in the law.
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch™, 2024-2026
Sean Rolland counsels clients on all aspects of insurance law, handling insurance coverage disputes and advising clients on general liability matters. Sean has litigated hundreds of residential and commercial first-party property damage claims from inception to resolution. Additionally, Sean’s practice has expanded to include nursing home and long-term care litigation, as well as intellectual property matters (including copyright, trademark, trade secret, data privacy, and intrusion upon seclusion). Sean prides himself on developing and fostering productive relationships with his clients.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Sean worked at a mid-sized law firm with offices in 13 states and London, where he handled all aspects of insurance coverage disputes. Previously, Sean worked at a boutique insurance defense firm in Miami, Florida, handling premises liability, negligent security, and other personal injury matters. Prior to that, Sean practiced with a global consulting firm, where he assisted with corporate and securities litigation.
During law school Sean was trained and certified as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator. He also gained experience through a number of clerkships and internships, including serving as a judicial intern for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and as a law clerk for the Audubon Society.
Before embarking on his legal career, Sean worked in multiple areas of the film and television industry, including as a camera operator, a release coordinator, and a producer in Los Angeles. He worked on several top-grossing films and television shows prior to moving back to Florida to pursue a career in the law.