Jeffrey A. Wothers brings three decades of experience litigating on behalf of major international insurance syndicates, domestic insurance carriers and self-insureds.
Jeffrey’s practice is focused on Representations & Warranty (R&W) and Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) claims and coverage; insurance litigation; and commercial litigation defense involving professional liability, construction defects and premises liability. Among his many successful representations are numerous multijurisdictional matters for large, complex enterprises that involved high-dollar claims.
Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell® with its highest AV-Preeminent® distinction in insurance law, Jeffrey skillfully litigates coverage disputes and conducts arson and fraud investigations across North America, His clients include numerous Lloyd’s syndicates that underwrite insurance and reinsurance coverage for companies around the world. He also serves as trust counsel to the Local Government Insurance Trust, a nonprofit organization that provides self-insurance for jurisdictions across Maryland.
Jeffrey relies on his background in economics and finance to understand the business and financial context of coverage issues. His thoughtful advice and counsel, informed by more than 30 years of coverage litigation and dispute resolution experience, are designed to provide clients with sensible strategies to resolve commercial insurance disputes.
Throughout his career, Jeffrey has taken on various leadership roles. He is on the board of LifeBridge Health hospital and is the past chair of the Audit & Compliance Committee and previously served as Chairman of the Carroll County (Maryland) Planning & Zoning Commission. He was also Niles Barton’s managing partner for seven years and continues to serve on the firm’s Management Committee. In each of these roles, Jeffrey is a trusted advisor who offers tempered leadership, guidance and mentoring.
