Atty. Angela R. Elbert
Angela is chair of the firm's Insurance Policyholder practice group, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and President of the American College of Coverage Counsel. She counsels corporate policyholders on complex risk management and insurance issues and develops custom strategies to maximize recovery when claims arise.
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Angela R. Elbert is a insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Hanover College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Angela is chair of the firm's Insurance Policyholder practice group, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and President of the American College of Coverage Counsel
- She counsels corporate policyholders on complex risk management and insurance issues and develops custom strategies to maximize recovery when claims arise
- With over 25 years of experience, Angela has been instrumental in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance for her clients through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, litigation
- Her nationwide risk management practice spans a broad range of capabilities, including negotiating insurance with the best terms available, providing strategic assistance on the insurance aspects of complex corporate transactions, resolving financial insolvency concerns and evaluating, preparing and enforcing indemnification agreements
- With considerable experience managing insurance coverage and commercial litigation disputes before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, Angela focuses her national litigation practice primarily on prosecuting policyholder claims for a wide array of insurance lines
- Angela is a frequent speaker on insurance topics and is a former chair of the Insurance Committee of the ABA’s Section of Litigation
- Her clients hold numerous, complex insurance policies, and typically need guidance to orchestrate the coverage those policies provide
- After thoroughly reviewing clients’ insurance portfolios, Angela assists clients in establishing necessary coverage levels and eliminating gaps that could leave their businesses exposed
- Angela’s enthusiasm for her work helps her build valuable, enduring relationships with clients, peers, and industry leaders, enabling her to solve challenges and close complicated deals
- Ranked in various industry sources, her clients say, “She is always on top of the detail, business-focused, and her experience in insurance law is terrific." – Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2017
- Clients also say, "Angela is great to work with
- She's extremely knowledgeable about insurance matters and is great at making deals" and "she is superb." –Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024
- Additionally, she has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers since 2012, listed and included on “Best of the Best” Illinois Top 10 Super Lawyers in 2013, and appeared on the magazine’s cover in 2014
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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