Paula Litt is a trusted advocate for corporate policyholders navigating high-stakes insurance and reinsurance disputes. She has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in coverage for clients under many types of insurance policies in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, financial services, pharmaceutical products, retail, agriculture, and manufacturing. One client describes her as “one of the top policyholder attorneys in Chicago, Paula is experienced and a smart strategic thinker.”
Paula combines her insurance recovery expertise with extensive experience in commercial litigation. She is widely recognized for her litigation savvy and strategic thinking. Paula advises clients on how each decision serves the broader objectives of the case and their business. One client adds, "She is experienced, never fails to respond promptly and always provides pragmatic, well-reasoned advice."
Her commercial litigation practice includes disputes involving complex commercial agreements such as purchase and sale agreements, distributorship agreements, commercial leases, loan agreements, employment agreements, executive compensation and non-compete agreements, and joint venture agreements. Her clients range from international manufacturers to national retailers to non-profits.
Paula is also a member of the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Neutrals for commercial litigation and has served as an arbitrator in multiple commercial disputes. She is a frequent speaker at nationwide forums on insurance coverage, litigation, alternative dispute resolution.
From Chambers USA:
“One of the top policyholder attorneys in Chicago, Paula is experienced and a smart strategic thinker.”