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Dilworth Paxson Adds Insurance Team to New York Office

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Three insurance specialists join Dilworth Paxson LLP's New York office, bolstering the firm's coverage counseling and litigation practice.

Dilworth Paxson Adds Insurance Team to New York Office

Dilworth Paxson LLP has expanded its New York presence by bringing on three attorneys to its Insurance Services Group, the firm announced Oct. 12, 2026. Stephen M. Lazare, Yale Glazer, and Andrew M. Premisler will focus on complex insurance coverage counseling and litigation, areas the firm identified as strategic growth priorities.

The addition of the trio signals continued demand for specialized insurance legal services in the New York market, where coverage disputes and complex litigation have grown increasingly prominent as businesses navigate a tightening insurance environment. Dilworth Paxson, a firm with established roots in the mid-Atlantic region, has been steadily building out its New York footprint.

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Insurance coverage practices at large law firms have attracted lateral talent in recent years as corporate clients seek sophisticated counsel on policy interpretation, bad-faith claims, and multi-party coverage disputes. The arrival of Lazare, Glazer, and Premisler positions Dilworth Paxson to compete more directly for that work in one of the country's most active legal markets.

No financial terms of the lateral hires were disclosed. The firm did not specify which prior organizations the three attorneys joined from, nor detail their individual practice concentrations within the broader insurance coverage space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Who joined Dilworth Paxson's Insurance Services Group in New York?

Stephen M. Lazare, Yale Glazer, and Andrew M. Premisler joined Dilworth Paxson LLP's Insurance Services Group in its New York office.

Q.What type of legal work will the new Dilworth Paxson insurance team handle?

The team will focus on complex insurance coverage counseling and litigation, according to the firm's announcement.

Q.When did Dilworth Paxson announce the New York insurance team expansion?

The firm announced the expansion on October 12, 2026.

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