Miller Friel Welcomes Ex-Morgan Lewis Insurance Practice Group Leader

Paul A. Zevnik, an attorney with more than 40 years of experience in insurance recovery, has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as Senior Counsel.  Zevnik is a universally recognized leader in the insurance coverage bar, having litigated and resolved some of the largest and most complicated insurance coverage disputes in the world.  He brings to Miller Friel a proven track record of success and seasoned judgment that makes those results possible.

Paul A. Zevnik

“Paul is one of the smartest and most creative insurance coverage attorneys that I have ever crossed paths with,” stated Mark Miller, co-founder of the firm.  Miller Friel’s managing partner Brian Friel noted that Zevnik is a “true legend of the insurance coverage bar and the firm is fortunate to have his considerable talent and experience.”  Zevnik brings to Miller Friel his extensive experience in litigating and resolving insurance disputes, advising clients on their insurance policies, and in establishing and managing captives, qualified settlement funds and other special purpose vehicles.

Zevnik stated, “I am excited to join Miller Friel where the sole focus is on assisting policyholders in maximizing their insurance coverage — whether through policy drafting and procurement, the claims process or dispute resolution.”  He continued, ”this is an opportunity to work with experienced policyholder lawyers who share that sole focus”.

“I look forward to continuing my practice representing policyholders on a nationwide basis in transactions, captives and qualified settlement funds and insurance recovery, whether through litigation, mediation or the claims process,” said Zevnik.

Zevnik has litigated cases in bankruptcy courts as well as litigated, mediated or settled cases in over 30 jurisdictions. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University and his law degree from Harvard Law School.  Before joining Miller Friel, Zevnik was head of the insurance recovery practice group at Morgan Lewis.