Atty. Theodore I. "Ted" Brenner
Ted Brenner is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group with an emphasis on insurance matters. Over his 38 year career, Ted has served as trial and appellate counsel in hundreds of civil matters in state and federal courts representing individuals and business entities.
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Theodore I. "Ted" Brenner is a insurance attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Virginia, United States. Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1978) and University of Virginia (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell ("A-V") - Highest rating (2026). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ted Brenner is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group with an emphasis on insurance matters
- Over his 38 year career, Ted has served as trial and appellate counsel in hundreds of civil matters in state and federal courts representing individuals and business entities
- He has litigated almost every type of case ranging from a single claim arising from a single event, to many thousands of claims of injury and damage worldwide resulting from the use of allegedly dangerous products
- His current areas of focus include insurance coverage disputes (he has authored over 500 opinions on coverage issues under many types of insurance policies), litigation of claims against insurers, brokers and agents, bad faith litigation and fraud investigations
- Ted is regularly asked to coordinate and manage complex litigation arising from weather catastrophes and product liability claims
- Ted has extensive experience advising and representing clients in complex civil actions including multi-claimant litigation, class action litigation and multi-district litigation
- In addition, Ted is regularly asked to serve as a mediator or arbitrator in order to assist parties in resolving disputes involving a wide variety of issues
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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 Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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