Biography
Marc Haas focuses his practice on foreign and domestic insurance coverage and litigation matters. He is a member of the firm’s Insurance + Reinsurance Group.
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Mr. Haas’s experience includes litigating complex insurance coverage issues pertaining to property and casualty insurance, commercial general liability insurance, excess insurance, and professional liability insurance. Mr. Haas has represented clients in federal and state courts throughout the country on a range of insurance-related matters. He has worked extensively defending insurers in claims and lawsuits involving defective concrete used in building foundations in Connecticut.
Mr. Haas previously worked in the legal department of one of the largest insurance companies in the world, where he was responsible for reviewing, analyzing and revising insurance policy language to ensure compliance with various state laws and regulations.
Liability Coverage
Mr. Haas provides coverage advice and counsels clients on first-party property, commercial general liability, construction, environmental, and professional liability claims. He analyzes insurance policies, conducts legal research, and assesses coverage issues. Mr. Haas has advised clients on coverage implications arising out of incidents which caused extensive property damage and injuries, such as a lower Manhattan crane collapse.
Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, Mr. Haas managed his own law practice and worked as a litigation and coverage associate for an established insurance, reinsurance, and commercial litigation law firm, where he represented clients in complex commercial litigation.
In addition to his insurance experience, Mr. Haas has represented corporate clients and individuals in civil litigation matters and residential and commercial real estate transactions.