Working with Milone Law Firm
Milone Law Firm PLLC represents businesses, corporate executives, and other policyholders in substantial insurance coverage matters throughout the United States, and only policyholders, never insurance companies.
Each section is drawn from the Firm’s own published descriptions of its practice on this site. For anything about a specific matter, contact the Firm directly.
This page provides general information about Milone Law Firm PLLC and its practice. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, contact the Firm.
Updated 2026-11-02.
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The Firm represents policyholders in substantial insurance coverage matters anywhere in the United States.
Drawn from the Firm’s published practice descriptions, not a quote from one person.
The Firm represents only policyholders, never insurance companies. Its clients have ranged from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate directors and senior executives, professional athletes, political campaigns, and trade associations.
The Firm considers insurance-related matters of all sizes, although its matters typically involve disputes ranging from $250,000 to $15 million. It handles matters throughout the United States, and Mr. Milone co-counsels with attorneys around the country when appropriate.
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About Milone Law Firm PLLCThe Firm’s background, recognition, and client feedback published by Chambers USA.
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Richard D. MiloneExperience, awards, admissions, and education.
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Resolving a disputed claim
The Firm resolves some disputes by negotiation and litigates others.
Drawn from the Firm’s published practice descriptions, not a quote from one person.
Not every insurance claim requires litigation. Mr. Milone frequently resolves substantial insurance disputes on favorable terms while sparing clients the time and expense of going to court, and has negotiated settlements with insurers before litigation, during litigation, and in bankruptcy proceedings.
When a matter goes to litigation, the Firm litigates coverage disputes in state and federal courts throughout the United States, at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration panels. At the outset of every matter, the Firm works with the client on a strategy designed to reach a favorable court decision or settlement as efficiently as possible.
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Strategic Claims ResolutionNegotiated settlements, including three-way settlements funded by insurance.
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Insurance Coverage LitigationTrial, appellate, and arbitration work, with representative areas of coverage.
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Our own insurer just sued usRichard Milone on why an insurer may file a coverage suit against its own policyholder.
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Policy review before purchase or renewal
The Firm reviews policies and negotiates wording with insurers before a policy is purchased or renewed.
Drawn from the Firm’s published practice descriptions, not a quote from one person.
The Firm’s policy review page describes insurance policies as multimillion-dollar contracts that typically undergo little or no legal review before they are purchased, and notes that coverage disputes frequently turn on a small number of key policy provisions.
The Firm reviews policies, identifies provisions likely to cause problems, and negotiates changes with insurers. It also advises on insurance applications and claims submissions and helps protect insurance rights in corporate transactions.
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Insurance Policy Review & CounselingPolicy review, applications, claims submissions, and transactions.
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Why Every Company Should Have an Insurance Coverage Lawyer Review its D&O Policy as Part of its Annual RenewalRichard Milone on D&O renewals.
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Fees
Hourly rates are generally 50% to 70% of comparable national-firm rates; contingency is considered in appropriate cases.
Drawn from the Firm’s published practice descriptions, not a quote from one person.
The Firm was formed to provide experienced, high-quality policyholder-side representation at lower rates than those typically charged by larger law firms. Due to its lower overhead and smaller team, its hourly rates are generally 50% to 70% of the rates charged by lawyers with comparable experience at leading national law firms. Clients are not billed for associate time.
Every matter receives direct, hands-on attention from a senior partner. Contingency fee arrangements are considered in appropriate cases.
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Rates & Fee StructuresThe Firm’s published fee approach.
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Getting in touch
Contact the Firm directly by telephone or email.
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Milone Law Firm welcomes inquiries from businesses, corporate executives, and other policyholders seeking representation in substantial insurance coverage matters. Prospective clients may contact the Firm directly by telephone or email to discuss a potential engagement.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsShort answers about the Firm, its matters, and its fees.
Call the office at 202-650-5505, or email rmilone@milonelawfirm.com, to discuss a potential engagement.