Scott Owen Reed
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**Scott Owen Reed** **Location:** Chicago, IL **Firm:** Franco Moroney Buenik, LLC **Practice Areas:** Employment Law, General Practice, Insurance, Personal Injury Scott Owen Reed is a distinguished attorney based in Chicago, IL, with a robust focus on contractual indemnity and insurance coverage issues. His extensive expertise encompasses a wide array of insurance types, including general liability, directors and officers liability, lawyers' malpractice, fidelity, property, architects and engineers liability, miscellaneous professional liability, and employment practices liability insurance. With a proven track record in the legal field, Mr. Reed has successfully briefed over forty appeals in both state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions, including Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Maryland. Many of these appeals have involved complex declaratory judgments concerning insurance matters, showcasing his deep understanding of the intricacies of insurance law. In addition to appellate work, he has skillfully drafted insurance policies, endorsements, and related documents, provided insightful coverage opinions, and conducted thorough claims audits for reinsurers. His dual representation of both insureds and insurers allows him to bring a balanced perspective to his practice. Beyond his insurance law practice, Mr. Reed is adept at litigating a diverse range of business disputes, including securities fraud, construction disputes, employment disputes, and other complex matters. His commitment to excellence has earned him an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition as a Super Lawyer in insurance coverage from 2008 to 2012, 2014 to 2016, and 2020. Additionally, he has twice been honored with the prestigious Lincoln Award from the Illinois State Bar Association for his outstanding legal writing. Scott Owen Reed's combination of legal acumen, extensive experience, and dedication to client service makes him a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of employment law and insurance issues in Chicago and beyond.
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.