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New York NY 10006
TEL: (646) 876-4420
acogbill@zellelaw.com
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Practice Areas
- Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability
- Breach of Contract
- Commercial Litigation
- Cyber Risk and Losses
- Engineering and Construction
- General Liability Coverage and Defense
- Insurance
- Pandemic Claims and Litigation
- Property Insurance
- Reinsurance
- Subrogation
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Courts: New York, New Jersey
- United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Northern District of New York, Western District of New York and District of New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2014
- Connecticut Journal of International Law
- Student Bar Association Vice President
- Moot Court Board
- Earlham College, B.A., 2009
- Interdepartmental Honors
- Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Economics
Alexander W. Cogbill
Alexander represents many of the world’s largest insurance companies, focusing his practice on complex commercial and (re)insurance litigation. His first- and third-party experience includes all stages of pre-suit investigations through post-trial motions and appeals. Alexander defends businesses and municipalities in commercial disputes regarding contracts, defamation, cyber liability, disability, construction, real estate, premises liability, professional liability, and other issues. Alexander has also been designated a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters New York Super Lawyers in 2018-2023, an honor given to only 2.5% of lawyers who have practiced less than ten years.
Alexander was formerly the Alvin H. Glick International Law Scholar, a clerk for the Honorable Jane S. Scholl in Connecticut, and a biochemist.
Articles & Presentations
"Conflicts in Circuits’ Approach to Email Scams Hold Lessons," Insurance Law360, February 7, 2020, co-author
"Can Insureds Recover Atty Fees From Public-Private Insurers?" Insurance Law360, October 7, 2019, author
"3 Insurance Issues Raised by the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire," Insurance Law360, May 15, 2019, co-author
Professional Affiliations
- CLM – Claims Litigation Management Alliance
- NJSSIU and NYSSIU – New Jersey and New York State Special Investigations Units
Noteworthy
Named a "Rising Star" by New York-Metro Super Lawyers in 2018-2024, an honor given to only 2.5% of lawyers who have practiced less than 10 years.
