Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler
Baltimore, MD, United States
Alex J. Brown heads Shapiro Sher Guinot and Sandler's insurance law practice. Alex represents national insurance companies, insurance producers, and commercial policyholders in complex insurance coverage disputes, including those relating to business interruption, lost income and extra expense, as well as business torts, contractual and other commercial disputes. As a former Maryland Assistant Attorney General and Senior Counsel to the Maryland Insurance Administration, Alex also has extensive experience helping clients through administrative proceedings, market conduct exams, and other regulatory matters.
Alex successfully defended one $40 million claim by forcing a settlement for a fraction of budgeted defense costs. He obtained summary judgment for another client while recoving a six-figure judgment on counterclaims. Alex brings a diverse perspective to litigation matters, having also obtained two seven figure judgments from the plaintiff's side when the need arose. His experience in these cases informs the defense-side matters he more routinely handles.
Alex also advises in transactions involving insurance coverage, including the formation and operation of insurance entities such as captives and risk retention groups. He is currently advising on the potential acquisition of an insurance entity. As Mr. Brown does not sell insurance, he is also frequently asked to provide guidance on commercial clients’ insurance portfolios, and on corporate risk management policies and procedures.
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