Brian Edward Roof

Brian Edward Roof

Sutter O'Connell • Cleveland, OH
InsuranceGeneral Practice

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Contact

Email
Phone
(440) 276-2276
Address
3600 Erieview Tower, Cleveland, OH, 44114, US

Professional

About

Brian Edward Roof serves as the Chair of the Insurance Coverage practice at Sutter O’Connell in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing over 14 years of expertise in insurance coverage and commercial litigation. His practice focuses on both first-party and third-party coverage disputes, encompassing a wide range of areas including property, casualty, personal lines, and liability insurance. Specifically, he handles complex issues related to Commercial General Liability (CGL), professional liability, Directors and Officers (D&O), and Errors and Omissions (E&O) policies. Renowned for his strategic approach and collaborative work with corporate leadership, Brian has successfully secured favorable outcomes in various insurance coverage disputes, business conflicts, and fiduciary litigation matters. His extensive experience and commitment to excellence make him a trusted advisor in the intricate landscape of insurance law.

About Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.

Credentials

Education
1999 Notre Dame Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1994 University of Notre Dame BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2014 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2013 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2011 Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Publications
2012 The Defense Research Institute: For the Defense "Recouping Defense Costs Paid on Behalf of the Insured" 2012 Ohio Lawyer Magazine "Full Coverage? Insurer's Claims Files And The Attorney-client Privilege" 2011 The Defense Research Institute: Covered Events "Insurer Beware: Policy Renewals May Not Change Coverage as Intended" 2009 The Defense Research Institute: The Business Suit "Counseling the Corporate Counsel: The Impact of Choice of Law Issues on the Attorney-Client Privilege"
Associations
2011 - Present Litigation Counsel of America Member 2009 - Present Defense Research Institute Member 1999 - Present Ohio State Bar Association Member 1999 - Present Cleveland Bar Association Member
Speaking
2014 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association “The Inner Workings of Insurance”
Updated: Mar 25, 2026