Kyra Smerkanich is an insurance litigator who advocates for companies in the insurance industry in complex coverage disputes. Her experience spans from matters involving general liability and environmental liability insurance policies, including PFAS-related claims, to property and event cancellation policies, including business income claims. Kyra has experience working with cyber insurance and other specialty policies, including kidnap and ransom and other crisis management policies. She also represents insurers in bad faith claims and insurance brokers in errors and omission cases.
Results-driven, Kyra resolves disputes both through trial and arbitration, and she frequently represents clients in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution forums. While Kyra is prepared to take matters to trial, she also understands that there are times when a brokered settlement agreement that avoids the uncertainty of litigation may be a preferred outcome. With this strategy in mind, she also works proactively with clients to advise them on how they can limit their exposure to and minimize the escalation of legal risks, particularly on complex coverage issues.