Evan D. Haggerty
Partner
Experience
An experienced litigator and trusted counsel to domestic and foreign insurers, Evan D. Haggerty has achieved positive results litigating coverage issues in state and federal courts and representing insurers regarding first- and third-party claims. Evan’s coverage experience spans a broad range of commercial and personal lines, including professional liability, construction defect, personal injury disputes, and fraud. He handles all aspects of insurance litigation, including appeals to the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division. Working closely with insurer clients, Evan also provides analysis and advice on coverage determinations regarding contractual duties to defend, indemnity, and primacy of coverage.
Before joining a private practice in 2015, Evan gained valuable experience serving as in-house counsel for a regional insurance company.
Related Areas
Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
- Insurance Law, 2021-25
New Jersey Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2022
Background
Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2012
- Seton Hall Circuit Review Law Journal
- Interscholastic Moot Court Board
- Michigan State University, B.A., 2009
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- The Brennan-Vanderbilt American Inn of Court
Community Involvement
- Seton Hall University School of Law, Interscholastic Moot Court Board, Coach
News & Knowledge
Publications & Events
- “Claims Involving Multiple Claimants, or Multiple Insureds, with Insufficient Policy Limits,” (Co-Presenter), Client Presentation, March 4, 2025
RECENT INSIGHTS
March 3, 2025