Kevin J. Finnerty
Kevin Finnerty represents global insurers and reinsurers in significant coverage disputes, and helps financial services companies, biotech companies, and other industry-leading companies to resolve complex commercial litigation successfully and efficiently. He has handled cases in a variety of state and federal courts, and in arbitration.
In 2017, Kevin served as a Special Assistant District Attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Kevin’s clients have included Starr Insurance Companies, John Hancock Financial, and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
Recognition
- Boston Magazine Top Lawyer in Commercial Litigation (2022)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers "Rising Star“
Representative Engagements
- Advise reinsurers concerning COVID-19 coverage disputes in connection with property, liability, and workers’ compensation losses.
- Represent reinsurers and cedents in coverage disputes concerning property catastrophes, asbestos losses, construction defects, variable annuities, and industry loss warranties.
- Advise insurers with respect to complex coverage issues, including talc losses, pharmaceutical losses, and nationwide clergy abuse claims.
- Prevailed at trial while representing leading insurer in action to rescind $25 million product contamination policy based upon policyholder’s material misrepresentation during the policy application process.
- Represented international financial services company in successful appeal regarding breach of pharmaceutical research funding agreement, leading to recovery of more than $50 million.
- Represented industry-leading biotechnology company in trade secret misappropriation lawsuit.
- Represented global private equity firm in successful motion to dismiss breach of contract action.
Presentations & Publications
- “Halo V. Pulse: The Willfulness Debate Rages On,” co-author, IP Law360, May 2015.
- "NY Courts Are Both Affirming and Limiting Bellefonte," co-author, Insurance Law360, February 2015.
Education & Credentials
- Boston College Law School
- JD, 2014, magna cum laude
- Articles Editor, Boston College Law Review
- Tufts University
- BA, 2011
Admissions
Massachusetts
District of Massachusetts
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Focus Area
Kevin's Insights
Announcements 11.22.2022
Nine Choate Attorneys Named 2022 Top Lawyers by Boston Magazine
Boston Magazine has recognized nine Choate attorneys in its 2022 Top Lawyers listing.
Announcements 05.05.2021
Choate Elevates Six to Principal
Six Choate attorneys – John Chambers, Kevin Finnerty, Dr. Xiaodong Li, Mike Shinall, Sean Small, and Shaina Wamsley London – have been elected principal at the Firm, effective May 1, 2021.
Announcements 02.23.2017
Litigation Team Prevails in Third Circuit Appeal
Publications 05.11.2015
Michael Bunis and Kevin Finnerty on the Willfulness Doctrine Debate
Publications 02.24.2015
Robert Kole and Kevin Finnerty on The Bellefonte Decision in NY Courts