Chris Lynch represents business policyholders whose claims have been denied or disputed by their insurance companies. Through negotiation and targeted litigation, he has helped businesses recover millions of dollars in insurance proceeds to cover underlying defense costs, damages and settlements, as well as first-party losses such as damage to business property and loss of income due to business interruption.
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Christopher L. Lynch
Partner
OVERVIEW
Christopher L. Lynch
Partner
Chris Lynch represents business policyholders whose claims have been denied or disputed by their insurance companies. Through negotiation and targeted litigation, he has helped businesses recover millions of dollars in insurance proceeds to cover underlying defense costs, damages and settlements, as well as first-party losses such as damage to business property and loss of income due to business interruption.
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OVERVIEW
With more than 15 years of experience representing policyholders, Chris has handled complex insurance recovery matters involving directors and officers liability coverage, excess liability coverage, fidelity and crime coverage, product liability coverage, commercial general liability coverage and business property coverage.
He has represented clients in a variety of industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, construction, agribusiness, transportation and chemical distribution.
Chris also represents businesses in general commercial litigation matters. His experience includes appeals, real estate disputes, bankruptcy-related litigation, franchise disputes, professional malpractice litigation and contract disputes.
Chris is appreciated by clients and colleagues alike for being thorough when it comes to case analysis and problem-solving. Dedicated to serving as a pragmatic counselor and focused advocate, Chris is committed to getting good results for those he serves. He focuses on providing an honest assessment of his client’s position from the start and then working with the client to develop a resolution strategy that best suits their needs and particular situation.
In addition to his client representations, Chris serves as a frequent author and presenter on commercial insurance and litigation topics.
Professional and Community Involvement
Member, Risk and Insurance Management Society Minnesota Chapter
Member, American Bar Association Trial Tort and Insurance Practice Section’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
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In addition to his client representations, Chris serves as a frequent author and presenter on commercial insurance and litigation topics. His presentations include:
- "Tips to Build a Better Coverage Tower," Hennepin County Bar Association, April 2015
- "Additional Insured Coverage & Indemnification in the Construction Context,” Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, Insurance Law Institute, March 2015
- “What Your Company’s Executives Don’t Know Can Hurt Them – Understanding and Mitigating the Expanding Risk of Personal Liability for Corporate Executives,” Minnesota Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society, January 2015
- “Insurance Coverage for Life Sciences,” ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, Mid-Year Meeting, February 15, 2013
- “Throwing a Lifeline to Life Science Companies – Tips to Understanding the Insurance Your Company May Depend on for Survival,” LifeScience Alley, November 8, 2011
- “Excess and Umbrella Insurance – Is Your Coverage Tower Safe?” Minnesota Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society, September 2011 Meeting
- “Product Recalls – What Losses Are Covered?” Minnesota Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society, Annual Seminar, January 2011
- “Walking the Tightrope of an Insurance Claim, Balancing the Objectives & Understanding the Perspectives of Corporate Counsel, Corporate Risk Managers, and Outside Counsel in Handling Your Company’s Insurance Claim,” ACC Webinar, August 2010
