Lisa M. Bonanni
Associate
Lisa M. Bonanni
Associate
Lisa approaches insurance coverage law as a puzzle to be solved. Her experience training for and competing in countless races has helped her develop a strong, resilient mindset, enabling her to handle complex issues, develop strategies for success, and overcome challenges.
Lisa Bonanni is an associate in the firm’s Insurance Coverage Group.
Lisa has handled complex coverage matters with a focus on construction/labor law, professional liability, and commercial property and casualty claims. She has significant experience handling coverage matters from inception to trial, as well as securing favorable outcomes for insurers through the successful litigation and mediation of coverage matters.
Lisa gained experience litigating property coverage claims and has advised insurers on matters involving bad faith claims brought by insureds, as well as preparing and litigating rescission actions due to an insured’s material misrepresentation or fraud.
In addition to litigation expertise, Lisa has aided clients with various coverage issues. She is experienced in advising insurers on a wide range of issues, including additional insured coverage, priority of coverage, and the pursuit of and defense against declaratory insurance coverage matters. She has also defended insurers and insureds in personal injury litigation involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability.
A first-generation attorney, Lisa attended St. John’s School of Law where she was an active member of the mock trial team. As an alumna, Lisa participated in the law school’s Alumnae Leadership Council’s mentoring program where she mentored recent graduates.
In her spare time, Lisa is an active member of the Long Island running community.
Court Admissions
U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.
State University of New York College at Geneseo, B.A.
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Since 2019, Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage practice in the Insurance: Advice to Insurers category. The Insurance Coverage Practice Group since 2016 has been included in the Chambers USA directory in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category, and in the Best Law Firms Metropolitan New York Tier 1 for Insurance Law.