William Edwins

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Biography

William J. Edwins has twenty-five years of experience in the insurance industry and is a mainstay in the state and federal courts where he specializes in insurance coverage and commercial litigation.

In addition to William being an accomplished litigator, he performs detailed coverage analyses and provides coverage advice to domestic and international insurers on a variety of policy types concerning claims in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Prior to joining London Fischer, William worked at Am Law 200 firms where he represented dozens of major insurers in North America and Europe.

William is widely known by opposing counsel as a tough litigator. William’s clients appreciate his frank and practical analysis and recommendations and the fact he considers business relationships to be personal relationships. William has a long track record of helping insurers transfer risks and resolve complex insurance issues. Insurers rely on William time and time again as both a trusted advisor and a fierce advocate.

William has presented lectures and webinars and is a published author on diverse topics of insurance coverage. He is the proud father of one of the top junior equestrians in the country

Notable Decisions/Results

William has successfully represented insurers in state and federal courts, during mediations and early resolution stages. He has prevailed on countless dispositive motions, outright defeating claims or prevailing on novel legal arguments and has effectively transferred millions of dollars of risk for his clients.

News & Insights

November 13, 2025

London Fischer is proud to announce our new Partner promotions.

March 16, 2022 Southern District grants London Fischer’s summary judgment motion based on the contractor conditions endorsements.

Areas of Practice (1)

  • Insurance and Reinsurance Coverage

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude; Dean’s Scholarship, 1998
Law School Attended:
New York Law School, J.D., Dean’s Scholarship, 2001
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
New York; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Memberships:

Professional Affiliations
•American Bar Association
•New York State Bar Association

Birth Information:
Amityville, New York, June 27, 1976
Reported Cases:
Significant Decisions: March 16, 2022; Southern District grants London Fischer's summary judgment motion based on the contractor conditions endorsements.
ISLN:
916687128

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