Colin B. Willmott
Associate
Colin B. Willmott focuses his practice on the counsel and defense of insurers in matters involving primary and excess commercial general liability, law enforcement liability, commercial property, and commercial auto policies, as well as insurance regulatory matters. Colin’s practice includes preparing coverage opinions, litigating complex coverage matters, and providing counsel on complex and evolving regulatory issues. He has successfully defended insurers in matters across the U.S. at both the trial court and appellate levels. Colin regularly authors articles on emerging insurance coverage issues and is a frequent contributor to the firm’s Insurance & Reinsurance Report and Data Privacy and Security blogs.
Related Areas
Honors & Awards
Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars: Business Litigation, 2020
Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois
Education
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
- University of Illinois Law Review
- University of Bath, M.A., 2011
- University of Illinois, B.A., 2009
Professional Affiliations
- Defense Research Institute
Publications & Events
- Contributor, Goldberg Segalla’s Data Privacy and Security blog: read Colin’s blog posts here
- “Regulatory Estoppel Does Not Invalidate the Virus Exclusion” (Co-Author), Law360, July 1, 2020
- “Defrosting Shareholder Actions for CyberInsecurity: D&O Liability for Inadequate Insurance Coverage” (Co-Author), ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Professional Liability Insurance Newsletter, Fall 2018
- “Illinois Biometric Privacy Suits Bring Insurance Questions” (Co-Author), Law360, November 17, 2017
- “The Modern Fraudster: How Courts Are Responding to Social Engineering Fraud” (Co-Author), Insurance Journal, November 6, 2017
- “Blurred Lines: Insurers Now Face Increasingly Draconian Consequences for Breaching Their Duty to Defend” (Co-Author), Mealey’s Emerging Insurance Disputes, January 21, 2016
- “EPLI Carriers Beware the Rising Tide of FCRA Background Check Class Actions” (Co-Author), InsideCounsel, June 11, 2015
- “When Does the Modification of a Product Trigger an Exception to the Statute of Repose?” (Co-Author), IDC Quarterly, Vol. 25, No. 1, First Quarter 2015
- “How to Maintain a ‘Sterling’ Reputation With Your Clients: What You Need to Know About CGL Coverage for Unauthorized Recording Claims” (Co-Author), Mealey’s Emerging Insurance Disputes, February 5, 2015
- “Settlement Wars: Episode 2—The Frank’s Casing/Blue Ridge Saga Continues” (Co-Author), DRI Covered Events, December 22, 2014
- Contributor, “Title VII Cases Before the Supreme Court Regarding LGBTQ Discrimination,” Timely Notice, March 3, 2020
- Contributor, “What is an Occurrence? Ledesma Explains…” Timely Notice, July 19, 2018
- “What and When to Withhold: Discovery Issues in Complex Coverage Litigation” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, July 14, 2020