Biography

Joshua "J.D." Anders is counsel in Herrick’s Litigation Department, where his practice focuses on representing individual and corporate clients—particularly insurers, reinsurers and insurance‑related entities—in complex litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings.

J.D. has substantial experience representing insurance carriers in sophisticated coverage disputes involving commercial general liability, excess and other liability policies for a range of underlying claims. His insurance‑focused practice includes advising clients on coverage positions, litigating claims for breach of contract, bad faith, defense and indemnification and navigating disputes that arise at the intersection of insurance, regulatory obligations and underlying liabilities. He is also active in the insurance and reinsurance industry and regularly engages with market participants on emerging and timely issues.

In addition to his insurance‑related practice, J.D. has broad experience handling complex commercial litigation across a wide range of industries and dispute types. He represents corporate and individual clients in contract and business disputes, securities‑related litigation, employment and fiduciary matters, merger and partnership disputes and arbitration proceedings involving domestic and cross‑border issues.

Prior to joining Herrick, J.D. was counsel at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP and an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Memberships & Associations

  • Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Run-Off Companies (AIRROC)
  • AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS)