Darren is an experienced litigator and coverage counsel. His practice focuses on helping insurers resolve complex coverage disputes arising under professional liability and employment practices liability policies.
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Darren has extensive experience representing insurers in high-stakes coverage disputes across the U.S. arising under professional liability, employment practices liability, directors and officers, cyber, and union liability policies. In addition to handling coverage litigation in federal and state courts, he regularly represents insurers in mediations and negotiates resolutions of coverage claims.
Darren's practice also includes advising clients on policy drafting, regulatory compliance, and claims-handling issues. He has substantial experience representing insurers in coverage disputes involving False Claims Act (FCA) claims.
In 2018 and 2019, Darren seconded with a large insurance company. While there, Darren was responsible for reporting to executive leadership and strategizing with in-house counsel — an experience that gave him valuable insight into what clients need and expect from outside counsel.
Outside of his insurance practice, Darren has represented trade associations in licensing disputes, defended companies against allegations of securities fraud, and participated in the pro bono representation of a military service member in a construction contract dispute.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.