Overview
\nTom Judge serves many roles for the insurance carriers he represents – a best-in-class courtroom advocate, seasoned risk assessor, and shrewd negotiator. He advises on various lines, but the cases on his desk are typically professional liability matters involving complex insurance coverage and bad faith actions, each with millions of dollars of potential exposure.<\/p>\n
These often complex disputes include claims demanding millions of dollars against corporate officers and directors, financial institutions, investment advisors, hedge funds, healthcare companies, information technology providers, accountants, insurance brokers, real estate agents, and other attorneys. The professional liability allegations against them are highly sensitive, requiring Tom’s careful analysis and planning to achieve the best possible outcomes.<\/p>\n
The leader of Dykema’s professional liability practice, and the co\u00ad director of Dykema’s insurance industry group, Tom has represented insurers for nearly 30 years. Clients quoted in Chambers USA 2022 note, “Thomas is extremely detail-oriented and leaves no stone unturned. He has a strong ability to break down complex issues and is one of my go-to attorneys when expecting tough negotiations.”<\/p>\n
He approaches every case with determined, strong-willed advocacy, whether he is leading the insurance company’s defense or formulating a strategy with other law firms.<\/p>\n
His analyses are comprehensive and results-oriented, from detailed coverage opinions to meticulously crafted pleadings, briefs, and mediation statements.<\/p>\n
In the courtroom or working behind the scenes, Tom is precise and direct yet polite; he states the client’s position articulately, asks poignant questions, and argues his points persuasively. Because of Tom’s accomplishments and reputation for professionalism, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and other rankings list him among the top litigators in his field.<\/p>\n
Education
\nGeorge Washington University, J.D., with high honors, 1995, Order of the Coif
\nUnited States Naval Academy, B.S., 1986<\/p>\n
Bar Admissions
\nMaryland
\nDistrict of Columbia<\/p>\n
Professional Recognition
\nRecognized in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers\u00ae for Insurance Coverage, 2020-2022
\nNamed a Leading Lawyer in Insurance: Insurer by Chambers USA, 2015-2022<\/p>\n
AffiIiations Professional
\nProfessional Liability Underwriting Society
\nAmerican Bar Association
\nMaryland Bar Association<\/p>\n
Related Employment
\nOfficer, U.S. Navy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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