Julie Hammerman

Insurance recovery. Julie is a Chambers-rated policyholder-side coverage attorney, with a focus in the real estate and hospitality industries. She has litigated cases involving all major first- and third-party lines of insurance, and zealously works with her clients to recover insurance dollars as quickly as possible. Litigation is all about leverage, and Julie is particularly skilled at identifying pressure points to get good results.

Construction law. Julie helps owners, contractors and consultants recover their losses when construction projects go awry. The path to recovery following construction loss can be as challenging as the project itself, depending on the type, timing, and extent of the damage and delay. Julie helps clients identify every potential source of insurance recovery—including builder’s risk, general liability, professional liability insurance, and performance bonds—and pursues insurance carriers who attempt to undervalue or deny the claim. When insurance isn’t the answer, or when it isn’t enough, Julie identifies alternative paths to recovery—through existing contracts or other legal remedies—and holds responsible parties to account.

Reps & Warranties Insurance. For private equity clients, she evaluates and negotiates representations and warranties (Reps & Warranty) insurance bids, prepares deal teams for underwriting calls, and shepherds underwriter follow-ups and policy negotiations through to closing. She has counseled a broad range of corporate and strategic buyers through the Reps & Warranty purchasing process, working closely with virtually every major broker and insurer in the market.