Michael Kotula was interviewed for the article, “Draft Calif. Silica Ban Highlights Toxic Tort Coverage Suits,” which appeared in Law360 Insurance Authority.

The insurance industry is following California’s proposed ban on products containing at least 1% crystalline silica, as the substance has been known to cause the pulmonary disease, silicosis. General liability policies typically contain

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that 43 attorneys were named to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, and 16 attorneys were named 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following are the attorneys and practice areas for which they were recognized.

2026 Super Lawyers

Michael J. Antongiovanni – Business Lit.

Brian L. Bank

Laura Gindele spoke with Law360 Insurance Authority about an Arizona Supreme Court ruling adopting a subjective standard for determining whether a property loss is fortuitous. The coverage dispute arose from building damage associated with a seafood tenant’s repeated spilling of salt water on the concrete floors of its property. Answering a question certified by the

Michael A. Kotula, a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group, has been recognized as a Thought Leader in the 2027 Lexology Index for Insurance. The report brings together the insight, expertise, and wisdom of some of the USA’s foremost lawyers and specialists.

Michael has 35 years of experience litigating complex coverage disputes involving

UNIONDALE, NY – Barry Levy, managing partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Lauren Moskowitz, Rachel Propis, and Christopher Spinosa have joined the firm as associates.

Lauren Moskowitz has joined the Banking Practice Group in the firm’s Uniondale office. With over 10 years of experience as a commercial lending attorney, Lauren represents numerous

Capping off a busy summer trial season, Rivkin Radler’s Jacksonville trial team of Dion Bass, Jill Bechtold, and Jessica Williams secured a bench trial victory in Tampa, Florida in June. The 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge determined there was no coverage under the insurance policy at issue and all conditions precedent had been met. The

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2027 edition. Forty-six attorneys received Best Lawyers recognition, and 14 received Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition. Their names, office locations, and practices for which they were recognized are as follows:

Best Lawyers

Albany, NY

Robert H. Iseman – Commercial Litigation, Corporate

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that partner Ryan Hyde was named to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list in the area of Insurance Coverage and associate Louis Iturra was named to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the area of PI General: Plaintiff.

Ryan Hyde has been selected to Florida Super

The prestigious Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings for the seventh consecutive year. The practice is recommended in the Insurance: Advice to Insurers category.

“Legal 500’s consistent recognition of our Insurance Coverage practice is a testament to our team’s expertise and commitment to providing outstanding client service

Barry Levy, managing partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Alicia Bartkowski has joined the firm as counsel, and John Accursio, Mariah Almonte, Patricia Patlewicz, and Katherine Pedlow have joined the firm as associates.

Alicia Bartkowski has joined the Trusts & Estates practice group in the firm’s Uniondale office. She focuses her practice