Atty. William Edwins
William J. Edwins has twenty-five years of experience in the insurance industry and is a mainstay in the state and federal courts where he specializes in insurance coverage and commercial litigation.
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William Edwins is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at London Fischer LLP. Their practice focuses on insurance. Educated at New York Law School (J.D. Dean, 2001) and Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus (B.A. Political, 1998). Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Edwins has twenty-five years of experience in the insurance industry and is a mainstay in the state and federal courts where he specializes in insurance coverage and commercial litigation
- In addition to William being an accomplished litigator, he performs detailed coverage analyses and provides coverage advice to domestic and international insurers on a variety of policy types concerning claims in the hundreds of millions of dollars
- Prior to joining London Fischer, William worked at Am Law 200 firms where he represented dozens of major insurers in North America and Europe
- William is widely known by opposing counsel as a tough litigator
- William’s clients appreciate his frank and practical analysis and recommendations and the fact he considers business relationships to be personal relationships
- William has a long track record of helping insurers transfer risks and resolve complex insurance issues
- Insurers rely on William time and time again as both a trusted advisor and a fierce advocate
- William has presented lectures and webinars and is a published author on diverse topics of insurance coverage
- He is the proud father of one of the top junior equestrians in the country Notable Decisions/Results William has successfully represented insurers in state and federal courts, during mediations and early resolution stages
- He has prevailed on countless dispositive motions, outright defeating claims or prevailing on novel legal arguments and has effectively transferred millions of dollars of risk for his clients
- News & Insights November 13, 2025 London Fischer is proud to announce our new Partner promotions
- March 16, 2022 Southern District grants London Fischer’s summary judgment motion based on the contractor conditions endorsements
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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