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Alan Rutkin, Insurance Attorney in Uniondale, New York

Uniondale, NY

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Alan Rutkin is an attorney based in Uniondale, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Insurance.

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Uniondale, NEW YORK
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  • Handles Insurance matters from Uniondale, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).

About Alan Rutkin: Alan Rutkin is an attorney based in Uniondale, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Insurance.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Alan Rutkin

Alan concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Uniondale, New York

Alan takes insurance matters in Uniondale, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Alan Rutkin — Attorney of New York insurance experience

Alan Rutkin is an attorney based in Uniondale, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Insurance.

Alan Rutkin is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York whose practice focuses on insurance law and insurance coverage matters. For more than 30 years, he has represented insurance companies in complex coverage disputes and related matters, including claims involving environmental issues, energy projects, policyholder‑owned insurers, and other significant insurance coverage questions. He has been involved in the resolution of more than 100 major claims and also assists with the drafting and development of insurance policies.

Alan regularly speaks and writes on insurance coverage and insurance law topics for professional and industry organizations. He has presented programs for groups such as the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC). He also served as co-chair of the FDCC’s 2017 Insurance Industry Institute. In addition, Alan has written and lectured on developing insurance coverage issues, including matters involving cyber liability and emerging risks affecting insurers.

In addition to his client work, Alan has been active in professional organizations that focus on insurance law and coverage litigation. He previously served as chair of the American Bar Association’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee and has held several other leadership roles within the ABA. He is also a past chair of the Litigation Committee of the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel and is a member of the American Law Institute.

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Alan Rutkin is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York whose practice focuses on insurance law and insurance coverage matters. For more than 30 years, he has represented insurance companies in complex coverage disputes and related matters, including claims involving environmental issues, energy projects, policyholder‑owned insurers, and other significant insurance coverage…

Clients Alan works with

Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Uniondale and the surrounding New York area.

Credentials

Alan Rutkin's legal education and bar admissions

  • Union College (Schenectady)

    B.A.

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1983

Jurisdictions

Alan's state bar admissions

  • New York, New York S

    ACTIVE

Alan studied at B.A. in Union College (Schenectady) and J.D. in Boston University School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Alan completed B.A. in Union College (Schenectady) and J.D. in Boston University School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alan runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Alan Rutkin

Alan has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Since 2018, Alan has been named to Who’s Who Legal: Insurance & Reinsurance.

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Since 2022, the well-respected Legal 500 has recommended Alan in the insurance: advice to insurers category.

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Since 2018, Alan has been named to Who’s Who Legal: Insurance & Reinsurance. (2026).

Locations

Office locations for Alan Rutkin in Uniondale, New York

Alan's primary office is at Uniondale, New York, 11556-0926. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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Uniondale, New York 11556-0926

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Hiring guide

How to hire Alan Rutkin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Alan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Uniondale, New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alan

Alan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Alan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Alan Rutkin

  • How much does it cost to hire Alan for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Alan offer a free consultation?

    Alan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in New York typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Alan take my case if I'm outside Uniondale?

    Alan is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Alan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Alan accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Alan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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