Mark L. Deckman

Mark L. Deckman

Partner
About

Mark Deckman's practice centers on the representation of large insurance companies at both the national and international levels.

He deals with complex insurance coverage issues, including coverage strategies, settlements, reinsurance, directors' and officers' liability, environmental liability, product liability, professional liability and general liability matters.

Bar admissionsNew York
CourtsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Western District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Northern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York

EXPERIENCE

Mark has extensive experience in a wide range of London insurance market issues, including reinsurance disputes, placement issues, first-property insurance coverage issues and liability/casualty insurance coverage issues. He has represented the London market in many insurance disputes including both high-exposure international arbitrations and litigations.

Education
  • J.D., Hofstra University School of Law 2000
  • B.S., Binghamton University 1996

Awards

  • The Legal 500 United States
    • Recommended, Insurance: Advice to Insurers (2015-2016, 2018, 2023)
    • Recommended, Insurance: Non-contentious (2016)

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper in June 2010, Mark was an associate with a New York City firm. There he handled all aspects of insurance litigation. Earlier, he was an associate in another New York based national firm as well as a Long Island-based firm, handling an array of insurance-related matters.

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