Baltimore, MD commercial litigation attorney Jonathan D. Nelson shares his firm’s approach to handling insurance defense cases. He considers insurance defense to be an exceptionally engaging area of law, one whose complexities and diversity are often underappreciated. In this practice, a lawyer serves two “clients”: the insurance company, which provides coverage and maintains direct relationships with the firm, and the insured, the individual or entity facing a lawsuit. While these clients share overlapping interests, they often have differing priorities and concerns, requiring careful navigation to represent both effectively.

Insurance defense spans a wide range of industries and legal issues. For example, while the law governing premises liability may be fairly consistent, questions arise in a variety of contexts—from condominium associations and construction sites to sports and entertainment venues. An effective insurance defense attorney must not only apply the law across these diverse arenas but also quickly become familiar with the unique operational and risk considerations of each client’s business.

He finds this combination of legal analysis, strategic problem-solving, and industry-specific learning both challenging and rewarding. At his firm, Ferguson, Schetelich & Bellew, P.A., they combine extensive experience, technical capability, and dedication to meet these complex demands, ensuring that each client receives knowledgeable and effective representation.