Crighton advises clients on complex insurance coverage matters under all manner of policies. Whether litigating a bad faith action or helping insurers and their insureds resolve high-exposure claims, Crighton brings a strong commercial perspective to his practice and understands the nuances of handling claims involving sophisticated insureds and insurers.
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Crighton focuses his practice in the area of insurance coverage and litigation. He regularly counsels major domestic and international insurers on policies involving professional liability for architects, engineers, and other design professionals, lawyers professional liability, environmental, commercial general liability, directors and officers, property and business interruption, and excess coverage. In addition, he litigates on behalf of insurers in complex insurance coverage actions across the U.S. Crighton also advises clients on pre-litigation issues such as general claims handling, claims investigation, and defense and indemnity obligations.
Since March 2020, Crighton has devoted significant time to analysis and advice regarding insurance issues arising in the COVID-19 context, particularly with respect to business interruption and event cancellation policies. He serves as counsel to a number of clients dealing with business interruption issues under various types of policies.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.