Michael P. McNamee

Mike focuses his national practice on insurer-side commercial first and third party coverage claims and disputes. He advises clients as to initial claims handling issues; pre-suit communications with insureds’ representatives on potentially disputed claims; research and analysis of applicable law in the pertinent jurisdiction; preparation of coverage opinion letters; ADR proceedings; and litigation of contested matters in state and federal trial and appeals courts throughout the country. On the first-party side, Mike specializes in commercial property claims, mortgage and banking coverages and life insurance interpleader actions. His third-party practice focuses on intellectual property and construction defect coverages, E&O and D&O coverages, and excess/umbrella coverages. Mike has also completed the Minnesota Certified Civil Arbitration Training Program, qualifying him to seek inclusion on Minnesota’s ADR Neutral Roster.

Prior to attending law school, Mike spent five years as an active-duty journalist in the United States Navy, where he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and the Chief of Information (“CHINFO”) Merit Award . He also worked as a newspaper editor, receiving numerous awards for news writing and newspaper design from the Minnesota Newspaper Association. Mike’s personal interests include collecting antique and vintage clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches. He is a member of various horological organizations, including the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Prior Experience

•Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ceresi, L.L.P., Associate, 1997-2004
•Bird Island Union, Managing Editor, 1989-1990
•Gibbon Gazette, News Editor, 1988-1989
•United States Navy, Journalist, 1983-1988 (Navy Achievement Medal, 1987)

Community Involvement

•Provided pro bono representation for political asylum seekers on behalf of the Minnesota Volunteer Lawyers Network

News

•Feb 9, 2021

Meagher + Geer attorneys obtain dismissal of Target’s $74 million data breach insurance coverage claim against Chubb

Events

•Jan 1, 2002

The Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators
•Jan 1, 2000

What Constitutes a Collapse Under a Property Insurance Policy?

Articles

•Mar 1, 2023

Under (Peer) Pressure: A Breakdown of Minnesota's Peer Review Statute

Authored by Ryan Paukert for Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) magazine, Minnesota Defense
•Jan 13, 2022

2021 Insurance Agent Case Law Year End Review - Insurance Agent Standard of Care and Duty Case Law Review

Insurance Agent Case Law Year-End Review by Aaron Simon
•Sep 8, 2021

Cybercrime Awareness for Agencies

Authored by Aaron Simon for The Minnesota News, published by Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association (MIIAB) Back to Michael P. McNamee's Profile