Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation
We provide extensive support to the insurance industry in the handling of claims, trials, and/or appeals involving all types of personal injuries. The firm’s resources equip us to handle single-party claims as well as multi-party and mass tort litigation. As more and more mass tort claims are instituted and as personal injury awards continue to increase, we offer clients pragmatic guidance and advice and, where appropriate, unconventional ideas and unique methods of resolving disputes. We appreciate the expense involved in defending these types of claims and strive to provide our clients with the best representation possible on a cost-effective basis.
Products Liability
We represent, on behalf of insurers, manufacturers and distributors of products from all over the world in the defense of products liability claims. From latex gloves to medical devices to vehicle tires, we have been involved in complex and multi-district products liability litigation. Information management, realistic defense strategies and innovative solutions are our specialty.
Insurance Coverage Litigation and Interpretation
KARDARAS & KELLEHER LLP has extensive experience defending and prosecuting
insurance disputes on behalf of insurers. We have been involved in complex
declaratory judgment actions and have defended insurers in all manner of bad
faith claims. We have taken such cases to verdict and have also been
involved in intricate settlement negotiations. We understand the
significance of insurance coverage litigation to our clients in particular
and to the insurance industry as a whole and strive to provide prudent,
reasonable and cost-effective resolution of disputes. We pride ourselves on
our expertise in the interpretation and analysis of insurance policies.
Whether it is a standard form policy or a complex manuscript policy, we
provide our clients with a reliable opinion regarding the application of
coverage to any given claim. We work closely with the client to provide a
clear understanding of the issues involved and realistic solutions to
coverage problems.
Civil Terrorism Law
The firm has been on the cutting edge of this emerging area of the law. From cases involving the Anti-Terror Act to claims of negligence arising from senseless acts of terrorism, KARDARAS & KELLEHER LLP has developed an expertise in this unwelcome field. We help our clients understand the civil law of terrorism and guide them through the complexities of terrorism-related litigation.
Toxic Torts
We represent various litigants, on behalf of insurers, in all aspects of the continually expanding field of toxic torts. We have been involved in water and air pollution, ground and sub-surface water contamination, hazardous waste disposal, asbestos and related industrial contaminants, statutory and administrative regulations, pesticide control, and oil and chemical spill cases. As with all other practice areas, KARDARAS & KELLEHER LLP strives to provide our clients with unique and pragmatic solutions to disputes in simple and complex toxic tort litigation.
Maritime
KARDARAS & KELLEHER LLP has long provided clients with representation in maritime matters. Our broad range of experience in this area includes defense of Jones Act cases, cargo claims, collisions, and oil and chemical spills. Our attorneys are members of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and keep current with all major developments in this field.
Government Relations
Our Government Relations office is maintained by Daniel H. Murray, Esq., who has over thirty-two years' experience working in the United States Senate representing corporate and individual clients. Governmental relations services include legislative and regulatory advocacy. This includes strategic planning and project development, information and analysis, interaction with Congressional delegations, interaction with appropriate executive branch agencies and preparation and briefing regarding congressional testimony. Our Government Relations office also provides media relations and crisis management services.