Alan J. Sorkowitz

Of Counsel

P:212-447-4627
E:asorkowitz@gvlaw.com

Meet Alan

Alan J. Sorkowitz is a seasoned attorney with an impressive track record, boasting over 40 years of extensive experience in litigation. His expertise lies prominently in reinsurance disputes, where he has dedicated much of his career to handling trials, arbitration hearings, court proceedings, and appeals related to significant reinsurance issues for top-tier companies within the industry. Apart from his specialization in reinsurance, Alan brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to the table in various other litigation specialties, including insurance coverage matters.  

When not advocating for clients, Alan spends time with his grandchildren, playing chess and rooting for the New York Mets. 

Honors
  • Law Clerk to Hon. Sterry R. Waterman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1980-81

Practice Areas

  • Reinsurance
  • Insurance Coverage and Litigation
  • Appellate

Admissions

Bar
  • New York, 1981
Court
  • New York, 1981
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2017
  • U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1983
  • Several other federal courts

Education

  • City University of New York (Queens College), 1977
  • St. John’s University School of Law, 1980 (Law Review)