Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms, expanded the depth of its insurance practice with the recent addition of attorney Elaine M. Pohl.

“Elaine is an outstanding attorney, and we are fortunate to have her as part of our firm,” said Robert G. Kamenec, Plunkett Cooney’s Insurance and Professional Liability Department Leader. “Adding her expertise to our already outstanding team of insurance attorneys further strengthens our ability to service clients in this complex and ever-changing industry.”

A senior attorney in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office, Elaine M. Pohl focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage, liquor licensing and general litigation matters. Her clients include insurance companies involved in complex policy coverage disputes with policyholders and other insurance providers.

In addition to her insurance coverage practice, Pohl has extensive experience representing hospitality industry clients with respect to liquor licensing issues. She is also an accomplished advocate in the area of administrative law.

Pohl received her law degree, cum laude, from Indiana University School of Law. She is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan - Alcohol Beverage Practice Section and Insurance and Indemnity Law Section (serving as Treasurer), Oakland County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.

The members of Plunkett Cooney’s Insurance Law Practice Group represent national and international insurance carriers in coverage disputes, including consulting, litigation, and regulatory proceedings. Members of this practice group have served as national and regional trial counsel for insurance carriers in breast implant, environmental, asbestos, construction, and pharmaceutical coverage litigation.

Established in 1913, Plunkett Cooney maintains offices in nine Michigan cities and one each in Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm employs 320 people, including 150 attorneys, many of whom are nationally known experts in their field. The firm has achieved the highest rating (AV) awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, a leading, international directory of law firms.

For more information about Elaine Pohl joining Plunkett Cooney, contact the firm’s Practice Development Manager John Cornwell at (248) 901-4008.

– End –