William M. Savino

William M. Savino

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Uniondale, New York
8+ years experience
Rivkin Radler LLP
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West Tower, 926 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556-0926
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Bio

A partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Commercial Litigation Practice Groups, Bill litigates before trial and appellate courts throughout the United States.He has represented insurers in the September 11 World Trade Center Liability Coverage Litigation, the BPA-Plastic Products Coverage Litigation, and Shell Oil Company v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company . He has served as counsel for insurers in the defense of class actions involvingunderwriting and claim procedures and numerous insurance coverage claims and suits ranging from intellectual property liabilities and business torts to national environmental, antitrust, and reinsurance claims.Bill served as lead counsel in Nassau County’s suit opposing financial oversight by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority and in suits against the County regarding certain tax-related claims.An active speaker across the United States, Bill has presented workshops on reinsurance, fracking liabilities, medical monitoring “no injury” suits, privacy, terrorism-related liabilities, and the relationship between primary and excess insurers.Bill also serves on the distinguished panel of neutrals at National Arbitration Mediation.Bill is a member of the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association. He serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Fireman’s Fund Indemnity Corporation (and is Chair of its audit committee) and the Insurance Federation of New York, Inc. Bill is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Long Island’s United Way and a member of the Boards of Directors of the Long Island Association and the Nassau County Bar Association, where he served as President. He also has served as Mayor of the Village of Old Brookville, New York, and as President of the Villanova University Alumni Association.Bill served as Chair of the State of New York Tenth Judicial District’s Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission.New York State’s Chief Judge named Bill to the Advisory Committee tasked with making recommendations with respect to the implementation of a pro bono service requirement for attorneys seeking admission to the New York Bar and the Commercial Division Advisory Council regarding the review of the rules of the New York State Supreme Court’s Commercial Division. The Board of Directors of the New York Bar Foundation elected Bill a Fellow of the Foundation on November 1, 2014. A partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Commercial Litigation Practice Groups, Bill litigates before trial and appellate courts throughout the United States.He has represented insurers in the September 11 World Trade Center Liability Coverage Litigation, the BPA-Plastic Products Coverage Litigation, and Shell Oil Company v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company . He has served as counsel for insurers in the defense of class actions involvingunderwriting and claim procedures and numerous insurance coverage claims and suits ranging from intellectual property liabilities and business torts to national environmental, antitrust, and reinsurance claims.Bill served as lead counsel in Nassau County’s suit opposing financial oversight by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority and in suits against the County regarding certain tax-related claims.An active speaker across the United States, Bill has presented workshops on reinsurance, fracking liabilities, medical monitoring “no injury” suits, privacy, terrorism-related liabilities, and the relationship between primary and excess insurers.Bill also serves on the distinguished panel of neutrals at National Arbitration Mediation.Bill is a member of the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association. He serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Fireman’s Fund Indemnity Corporation (and is Chair of its audit committee) and the Insurance Federation of New York, Inc. Bill is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Long Island’s United Way and a member of the Boards of Directors of the Long Island Association and the Nassau County Bar Association, where he served as President. He also has served as Mayor of the Village of Old Brookville, New York, and as President of the Villanova University Alumni Association.Bill served as Chair of the State of New York Tenth Judicial District’s Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission.New York State’s Chief Judge named Bill to the Advisory Committee tasked with making recommendations with respect to the implementation of a pro bono service requirement for attorneys seeking admission to the New York Bar and the Commercial Division Advisory Council regarding the review of the rules of the New York State Supreme Court’s Commercial Division. The Board of Directors of the New York Bar Foundation elected Bill a Fellow of the Foundation on November 1, 2014. A partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Commercial Litigation Practice Groups, Bill litigates before trial and appellate courts throughout the United States. He has represented insurers in the September 11 World Trade Center Liability Coverage Litigation, the BPA-Plastic Products Coverage Litigation, and Shell Oil Company v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company . He has served as counsel for insurers in the defense of class actions involvingunderwriting and claim procedures and numerous insurance coverage claims and suits ranging from intellectual property liabilities and business torts to national environmental, antitrust, and reinsurance claims. Bill served as lead counsel in Nassau County’s suit opposing financial oversight by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority and in suits against the County regarding certain tax-related claims. An active speaker across the United States, Bill has presented workshops on reinsurance, fracking liabilities, medical monitoring “no injury” suits, privacy, terrorism-related liabilities, and the relationship between primary and excess insurers. Bill also serves on the distinguished panel of neutrals at National Arbitration Mediation. Bill is a member of the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association. He serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Fireman’s Fund Indemnity Corporation (and is Chair of its audit committee) and the Insurance Federation of New York, Inc. Bill is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Long Island’s United Way and a member of the Boards of Directors of the Long Island Association and the Nassau County Bar Association, where he served as President. He also has served as Mayor of the Village of Old Brookville, New York, and as President of the Villanova University Alumni Association. Bill served as Chair of the State of New York Tenth Judicial District’s Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission. New York State’s Chief Judge named Bill to the Advisory Committee tasked with making recommendations with respect to the implementation of a pro bono service requirement for attorneys seeking admission to the New York Bar and the Commercial Division Advisory Council regarding the review of the rules of the New York State Supreme Court’s Commercial Division. The Board of Directors of the New York Bar Foundation elected Bill a Fellow of the Foundation on November 1, 2014.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Long Island (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, Long Island (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Long Island (2021)
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Municipal
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • Top 50 Most Influential Long Islanders by the Long Island Press
  • 2008-2016 AV Preeminent-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016 Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law by American Lawyer Media
  • Fordham University School of Law Long Island Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Firefighters Leadership Award by the Nassau County Firefighters Museum
  • Nassau County Bar Association's We Care Fund Honor
  • 100 Most Influential Long Islanders by Long Island Business News

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

  • Fordham University, J.D.
  • Villanova University, BS

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Reviews

M

Mark Walker

3 weeks ago

Empowering and efficient legal guidance

I have had the immense pleasure of working with William M. Savino of Rivkin Radler LLP. As a client navigating a complex insurance dispute, his expertise and dedication were nothing short of exceptional. Bill's 8 years of experience in the insurance coverage and commercial litigation practice areas proved instrumental in managing my case with precision and professionalism. His recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, and Insurance Law (all for Long Island) is a testament to his proficiency. Bill's ability to litigate effectively before trial and appellate courts throughout the United States was evident in the swift and positive outcome he achieved for me. His thorough understanding, coupled with his genuine concern for his clients, truly sets him apart. I wholeheartedly recommend William M. Savino to anyone in need of a top-tier attorney.

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