John Buscemi’s practice centers on serving as insurance coverage counsel and as a litigator. He enjoys the process of transforming complex legal problems into orderly, straightforward solutions.

John has significant experience in handling an extensive variety of third-party liability coverage matters at the primary and excess levels, including CGL, PL, LPL, EPL, D&O (private and public), E&O, cyber, environmental, warehouse, commercial auto, personal auto, homeowners, and umbrella. He has also handled many first-party coverage matters, including property, fidelity, commercial crime, UM/UIM, life, and disability. Over the years, John has represented insurers in coverage disputes in most states. John frequently defends carriers in bad faith litigation as well.

In addition to his coverage practice, John’s clients frequently call on him to defend their insureds in various GL, PL, and other business disputes nationwide. He began his career as a civil defense attorney, where he developed exceptional litigation and trial skills. That background—combined with his coverage expertise—positions John as a trusted advocate for both coverage and defense matters.

Some of John’s recent in-court successes include:

  • Obtained dismissal of claims against insurance agency as legally incognizable (2024);
  • Obtained dismissal of UIM claim based on suit limitation clause (2023);
  • Secured declaratory judgment for CGL insurer based on employer’s liability exclusion (2023);
  • Defeated bad faith claim in disability insurance case through successful choice-of-law motion (2022);
  • Won summary judgment for commercial property on bad faith claim (2022); and
  • Successfully dismissed insurance agency based on statute of limitations (2022, 2023).

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Memberships

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Hellenic Bar Association

Education

  • J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2014
    • Dean’s Honor List
  • B.A., cum laude, Journalism & Political Science, Loyola University Chicago, 2011