Atty. Richard J. Sprock
Richard Sprock is a partner in the firm’s New York office. He is recognized in both domestic and London insurance markets for his guidance in complex first-party and third-party insurance matters and his results in complex insurance litigation, arbitration, and appeals.
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Richard J. Sprock is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1998) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Sprock is a partner in the firm’s New York office
- He is recognized in both domestic and London insurance markets for his guidance in complex first-party and third-party insurance matters and his results in complex insurance litigation, arbitration, and appeals
- He routinely advises the world’s largest domestic and international insurers on matters involving builder’s risk, equipment breakdown, business interruption and first-party property coverages for occupancies spanning the typical mixed-use housing, travel and leisure to manufacturing, farming, transport, renewables, power generation, chemical, oil and gas. 'Our advice on coverages tailored to a particular business or industry benefit from our decades of experience understanding how these businesses operate and the challenges they face when losses occur and our clients appreciate our ability to distill often difficult questions into a resolution plan that works for them and their policyholders.' In addition to his coverage work, Richard is also experienced in commercial litigation, product liability, subrogation, and construction
- His wide-ranging and varied experience includes cases involving businesses throughout the United States and abroad
- Richard obtained his law degree from Brooklyn Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Binghamton University
- He is licensed to practice law in New York State as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and Southern District of Texas
- Newsroom News •WSHB Continues National Expansion of its Insurance Practice With the Addition of Two New Partners in New York Newsroom, 6.6.22 Publications •Third Party Indemnity Claims Constitute Separate Claims Under Limitation of Liability Act in Admiralty Case Case Updates, 12.16.24 In the News •Third Party Indemnity Claims Constitute Separate Claims Under Limitation of Liability Act in Admiralty Case •Surplus Line Insurer Secures Defense in Policy Limits Arbitration •WSHB Continues National Expansion of its Insurance Practice With the Addition of Two New Partners in New York
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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