Thomas F. Breen is a partner at Mound Cotton; he has extensive experience representing domestic and international insurers in disputes involving directors’ and officers’ liability, lawyers’ professional liability, miscellaneous professional liability, and managed healthcare professional liability. He is counsel of record in commercial general liability coverage litigation arising from construction defect claims. The underlying lawsuits often involve complex RICO, ERISA, and federal securities law violations alleged by nationwide classes.
Mr. Breen’s professional practice emphasizes all aspects of claim evaluation and litigation assessment, focusing on prompt exposure reporting and efficient resolution. His background includes serving as lead trial counsel in the defense of major carriers in suits alleging wrongful disclaimer, bad faith and extra-contractual liability.
He has considerable familiarity with all aspects of alternative dispute resolution, with specific expertise in successful negotiation tactics at mediations throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Accolades
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Super Lawyers, New York Metro, Insurance Coverage, 2018-2024
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent
Newsroom
Bylined Articles
Quoted, “Smucker’s 6th Circ. Win Could Be A Double-Edged Sword,” Law360, July 10th 2026
Quoted, “Colorado Justices Chart New Path For Insurance Breach Claims,” Law360, July 8, 2026
Quoted, “Viacom Coverage Win Pushes Boundaries For Related Claims,” Law360, March 13, 2025
Quoted, “Pricey Privacy Suits Prompt Insurers To Assess
Coverage,” Law360, March 6, 2025
Quoted, “Policyholders’ Bump-Up Win Reshapes Nat’l Coverage Fight,” Law360, January 9, 2025
Quoted, “Insurer Win in Lead Abatement Row A Blow To Policyholders,” Law360, December 19, 2024
Quoted, “Mixed Opioid Suit Rulings Complicate Disputes For Coverage,” Law360, October 24, 2024
Quoted, “High Court’s Regulatory Rulings Unsettle Coverage Risks,” Law360, July 3, 2024
Quoted, “Farmers Face Uphill Fight In 5th Circ. Silo Coverage Row,” Law360, May 2, 2024
Quoted, “5th Circ. May Ponder If Threats Are Claims In Healthcare Suits,” April 25, 2024
Quoted, “Towers Watson Ruling Energizes Bump Up Supporters, Critics,” Law360, March 14, 2024
Quoted, “Meaning of ‘Knowledge’ Key In Ex-NS8 Legal Chief’s Appeal,” Law360, October 4, 2023
Quoted, “Specialty Lines Cases To Watch In The 2nd Half of 2023,” Law360, July 3, 2023
Quoted, “Biggest Specialty Lines Cases From The 1st Half Of 2023,” Law360, June 27, 2023
Quoted, “Clover Health Ruling Could Shake Up D&O Market For SPACs,” Law360, February 27, 2023
Quoted, “Stillwater Ruling Adds Nuance To Delaware D&O Disputes,” Law360, January 20, 2023
Quoted, “D&O Insurance Cases To Watch In 2023,” Law360, January 2, 2023
Quoted, “The Biggest D&O Insurance Rulings Of 2022,” Law360, January 2, 2023
Press Releases
- 2023 Super Lawyers Recognizes 14 Mound Cotton Attorneys
- 15 Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Credentials
Education
J.D., New England Law, Boston, 1976
B.A., College of the Holy Cross, 1973
Admissions
New York, 1977
New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Second Department
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court