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In South Capitol Bridgebuilders v. Lexington Insurance Company (SCB), Goodman Law Group | Chicago (GLG) secured a major win for policyholders in the first published decision in the world to address the meaning of the LEG3 endorsement to builders risk insurance policies. This 2023 decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia caused an earthquake in the world of builders risk insurance coverage that continues to cause aftershocks, including an October 2025 article published in Law360 describing the outcome of the case as “a nuclear

Far too frequently, policyholders miss the opportunity to get the benefit of the insurance coverage they purchased by accepting a “no” from the insurer that should have been a “yes.” We see this scenario play out over and over: An insurer rejects a claim that is covered, with the expectation that the policyholder will be frightened off by a densely worded denial letter filled with exclusionary language. If the policyholder persists, the insurer often files a lawsuit, hoping that the expense and delay associated with litigation will deter

We are pleased to announce that four members of the GLG team have been included in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on a peer review methodology. Designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services, the process is highly selective, with only 5% of U.S. lawyers earning this honor. “The GLG team and I are grateful to be recognized by Best Lawyers for our commercial litigation capabilities,

Goodman Law Group | Chicago (GLG) is pleased to announce that Maya Ramamoorthi has joined the firm as Project Administrator. A recent graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Maya brings a keen interest in the law to her role. She will be heavily involved in GLG’s day-to-day operations, providing essential support to ensure the firm operates as efficiently and effectively as possible. “Details matter. As our firm continues to grow and our clients’ needs expand, we recognize that a solid foundation of facts and organization is

We are pleased to announce that GLG has received our first-ever band ranking from Chambers and Partners. Released June 5, the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2025 recognizes our firm—alongside an impressive group of much larger peers—for excellence in the “Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder” category in Illinois. “It’s not easy for a boutique firm like GLG to break into the Chambers USA rankings. I believe this accolade is a true testament to the strength of our team and the trust our policyholder clients have placed in us to represent

Kalli has been an indispensable member of Goodman Law Group | Chicago since our founding in 2019. With a focus on business insurance coverage litigation, she crafts legal strategies to serve her clients’ business goals, aggressively advocating for their rights so they can continue to grow and thrive. On a more personal front, Kalli’s lifelong interest in politics and passion for problem-solving led her to a career in law. She also cites Ruth Bader Ginsburg—along with her kids—as a major source of inspiration. Read our Q&A below to

Goodman Law Group | Chicago (GLG) is pleased to announce that Michael J. Hutcherson has joined the firm as a litigator. Mike focuses his practice on commercial litigation and has achieved favorable outcomes for clients as first and second chair in jury trials. “We’re thrilled that Mike has joined our team,” said David B. Goodman, GLG’s founder and Managing Member. “Mike’s hands-on experience trying cases, maturity, and insight are unusual in someone at his level, and he adds additional depth to our litigation team.” Before joining GLG, Mike

A little more than a year has passed since Goodman Law Group | Chicago secured a major victory for policyholders in the construction industry in South Capitol Bridgebuilders v. Lexington Insurance Company (SCB). In SCB, a federal court in Washington, DC, issued the first reported decision concerning the meaning of the so-called LEG3 endorsement (a type of “Cost of Making Good” endorsement), finding that it provides coverage for the costs incurred to repair damage to construction projects resulting from a contractor’s design, workmanship, or faulty materials. Prior to

Thirty-eight years after the January 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, it remains an event seared into the memories of people of my vintage. I can tell you where I was when I heard the shocking news and saw the shuttle break apart 70 seconds into flight. That ill-fated Challenger mission included star astronaut Christa McAuliffe, who was to teach lessons to kids across the United States from space. But tragedy interceded, and the outcome showed us what can happen when we let optimism, rather than the facts, drive