Thomas M. Wester

Thomas M. Wester focuses his practice on representing insurers in the investigation and litigation of complex insurance matters arising out of commercial disputes, construction accidents and defects, trucking and transportation accidents, marine casualty, environmental and long-tail claims, premises liability, and property damage. He has served as special coverage counsel to major insurers in connection with catastrophic weather, and has particular experience defending first-party property claims. Tom has substantial experience representing clients in all aspects of litigation in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania state and federal courts.

In addition to his litigation experience, Tom regularly counsels and provides written opinions to primary and excess level insurers concerning a full spectrum of coverage issues involving multiple lines of insurance to help achieve cost-effective resolutions. Drawing from his extensive first-hand experience, he has lectured to peers and industry representatives on the topic of defending first-party property claims and has written about states’ expansion of private causes of action for bad faith.