Trevor Spade

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Trevor Spade focuses his practice on advising and litigating complex insurance coverage disputes, with a particular emphasis on directors and officers (D&O) liability, professional liability, title officer and escrow liability, and commercial business coverage. Trevor represents domestic and international insurers in high-stakes matters involving construction defect claims, professional malpractice, and business operations, often navigating nuanced policy wording and layered excess programs. His experience spans both first-party and third-party coverage issues, and he has worked extensively with claims arising from professional services, title transactions, and management liability exposures.

Trevor has broad experience evaluating coverage obligations, drafting coverage opinions, and managing litigation in state and federal courts. He has handled matters involving professional liability for title agents, escrow officers, and attorneys, as well as D&O disputes for privately held and publicly traded companies. His practice also includes counseling insurers on risk management strategies and policy interpretation, ensuring alignment with evolving legal standards and industry practices.

Admissions

• California
• Illinois

Education

• J.D., Louisiana State University Paul Herbert School of Law, 2000
• B.S., CSU East Bay, 2017

Memberships

• First Tee Greater Chicago, Head Coach