Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that John Hardin has joined the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice as a partner in the Dallas office. John is joined by Skyler Howton, an associate in the Insurance Recovery practice. They both join Perkins Coie from K&L Gates, where John led the firm’s Global Real Estate Litigation Group.

John handles complex commercial litigation and offers significant experience in resolving complex insurance recovery disputes for corporate policyholders. He advises clients on topics including policy language, claim submission and growing areas of conflict, such as cyber liability. John also has a deep understanding of the claims process under Texas bad faith laws and extensive experience helping corporate policyholders navigate the various Texas laws that make the state a favorable region for them.

“John has an impressive depth of knowledge and experience in complex litigation, particularly related to insurance coverage in Texas,” said Robert Jacobs, Firmwide Chair of Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery practice. “The state has been an active jurisdiction for these kinds of cases for some time now, and as we continue to help clients navigate related concerns, John’s background will make him an invaluable asset to our team.”

John’s litigation work also extends into real estate litigation, where he advises clients on matters ranging from traditional disputes to cross-jurisdictional litigation in administrative, arbitration and courtroom settings.

“We’ve watched the Dallas economy continue to grow, and we anticipate complex client queries will only increase in tandem with it,” said Bobby Majumder, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Dallas office. “John has a proven track record as an exceptional litigator, and since real estate and insurance issues tend to impact nearly every industry, his background will immediately enhance our cross-practice capabilities in Dallas.”

John received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and his B.S., cum laude, from Middle Tennessee State University.

Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery attorneys have a broad range of experience and a record of success in enforcing policyholders’ rights under almost every type of commercial insurance policy for a wide spectrum of losses and liabilities. They have negotiated with, and litigated against, every major insurer in the domestic insurance market and in the London and Bermuda insurance markets. The firm’s practice group has extensive experience with various major industry groups and has represented the leading companies in almost every industry, including FORTUNE 500 and Global 500 companies, as well as public sector policyholders.

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