David G. Jordan
Partner
Biography
David G. Jordan focuses his practice exclusively on representing policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters. Experienced in all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, he helps clients navigate sophisticated coverage issues involving unique fact patterns and challenging legal questions that require creative strategies and innovative solutions.
Over the course of his career, David’s advocacy on behalf of policyholder clients has helped shape insurance coverage law. He has successfully litigated significant insurance matters, including those involving issues of first impression, and has obtained decisions that have impacted on the rights and protections available to policyholders.
Known for his ability to analyze complex insurance issues, develop practical solutions, and advocate effectively for clients facing sophisticated coverage disputes, David also collaborates with other insurance professionals to provide educational presentations and webinars on evolving issues in insurance law.
He has authored numerous articles and publications addressing insurance coverage and risk management issues affecting policyholders and the construction industry. David also speaks on developments in insurance law and coverage issues and previously served as an Executive Editor of the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal while attending law school.
Outside of his practice, David enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, reading historical novels and biographies, and traveling.
Experience
David Jordan is a highly accomplished insurance coverage and construction litigator with a proven track record of securing precedent-setting victories for policyholders. In Capstone Building Corp. v. American Motorists Insurance Co., he obtained a landmark victory before the Connecticut Supreme Court, which held that property damage to a construction project caused by defective work may constitute an “occurrence” under applicable law, significantly advancing coverage protections for construction industry policyholders. In Nash Street, LLC v. Main Street America Assurance Co., David served as lead counsel in a case of first impression before the Connecticut Supreme Court, successfully establishing that insurers have a duty to defend when the meaning of a policy exclusion is unsettled and subject to differing judicial interpretations.
He also achieved a favorable outcome in Turner Construction Company v. AGCS Marine Insurance Co., where he successfully argued that imported custom cabinetry containing formaldehyde levels exceeding newly revised EPA standards sustained “direct physical loss or damage” under the terms of an inland marine insurance policy. Through these and other matters, David has demonstrated exceptional skill in complex insurance coverage disputes and a commitment to advancing policyholder rights through impactful litigation.
His notable publications include:
Construction Law Handbook, 4th Edition, Chapter 17: Insurance for Contractors
Construction Insurance: A Guide for Attorneys and Other Professionals, Second Edition, Chapter 6 “Professional Liability “ Insurance Coverage
New York Expands Business Interruption Coverage for Policyholders
