Atty. John Joseph Cavo
John Cavo is a Partner at KDV and focuses his practice in insurance coverage litigation, including general liability, professional liability, auto, trucking and directors and officers liability. John also counsels insurer clients on all coverage-related matters, including bad faith avoidance and insurer best practices.
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John Joseph Cavo is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (St. Thomas, 2000) and State University of New York at Oswego B.A. 1996 Member, Dean's List State University of New York at Oswego B.A. 1996 Member, Dean's List (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John Cavo is a Partner at KDV and focuses his practice in insurance coverage litigation, including general liability, professional liability, auto, trucking and directors and officers liability
- John also counsels insurer clients on all coverage-related matters, including bad faith avoidance and insurer best practices
- John handles all phases of coverage advice and litigation involving first party property and business interruption issues nationwide, including claims related to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Wilma, Hurricane Matthew, COVID-19 and other CAT events
- He places emphasis on early resolution of claims and litigated matters, including arbitration, mediation and appraisal
- John also routinely assists business partners, including claims and underwriting teams, in identifying underwriting and coverage issues, as well as implementation of best practices from a risk management standpoint
- John also has extensive experience in appellate practice, previously serving as a lead appellate attorney in Miami
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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