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Carly A.
Zagaroli

  • Partner
Grand Rapids
T 616.752.2789
F 616.752.2500

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I’m a personable and approachable attorney who values strong, trusting relationships with my clients. I take the time to understand their unique goals and concerns, and I advocate for them with unwavering dedication. Clients appreciate my ability to break down complex legal concepts and communicate those concepts clearly and effectively, ensuring they feel informed and empowered throughout the legal process.

Civil Litigation Attorney

Combining insurance law and litigation in her two-pronged practice, Carly Zagaroli is a civil litigation attorney and insurance counselor who serves as the Chair of Warner Norcross + Judd’s Insurance Industry Group. She advises individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of insurance matters, including risk assessments, coverage selection, policy interpretation and analyses, the claims process and claim denial disputes. Carly’s litigation practice concentrates on insurance and complex commercial claims, representing clients in both state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution settings. Her combined expertise in litigation and insurance counseling gives her a strategic edge in resolving disputes that span both legal areas, offering clients end-to-end representation.

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Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Secured seven-figure insurance settlement by identifying an overlooked provision in a commercial general liability policy after initial coverage denial.
  • Manages long-tail benzene and asbestos insurance claims for major automotive and manufacturing clients, including insurer negotiations and claims strategy.
  • Successfully defended clients in real property and premises liability actions, securing dismissals and awards of attorney fees.
  • Obtained federal court judgment requiring insurer to defend a client in a high-value copyright infringement case.
  • Advises on a broad range of insurance coverage issues, including for general and professional liability, D&O, cyber, employment, property and disa

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Secured seven-figure insurance settlement by identifying an overlooked provision in a commercial general liability policy after initial coverage denial.
  • Manages long-tail benzene and asbestos insurance claims for major automotive and manufacturing clients, including insurer negotiations and claims strategy.
  • Successfully defended clients in real property and premises liability actions, securing dismissals and awards of attorney fees.
  • Obtained federal court judgment requiring insurer to defend a client in a high-value copyright infringement case.
  • Advises on a broad range of insurance coverage issues, including for general and professional liability, D&O, cyber, employment, property and disability claims.
  • Frequently counsels clients on risk management, indemnity and insurance recovery strategy across multiple industries.
  • Regularly assist clients with coordinating litigation defense and parallel insurance coverage strategy.
  • Represents manufacturers and multinational clients in complex business contract litigation.
  • Experienced in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice and pre/post-trial proceedings.
  • “Trending in Insurance: Artificial Intelligence;” “Avoiding and Confronting Cyber Breaches – Cyber Liability Overview;” “Insurance Notices, Investigations and Defense – Working with Your Carrier,” Beyond the Policy: A Full-day Insurance Coverage Program Co-hosted by Warner and BDO, February 25, 2025
  • “Banking and Insurance Issues,” Cannabis Law Seminar – Industry Insights and Trends From the Legal Perspective, September 30, 2021, Lansing, Michigan
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watch my videos

      • The Small Business Briefing, SBAM, August 21, 2023 (Carly’s conversation on the “open and obvious” doctrine runs through the 11:20 mark)
      • The Small Business Briefing, SBAM, August 21, 2023 (Carly’s conversation on the “open and obvious” doctrine runs through the 11:20 mark)
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      Carly A.
      Zagaroli

      • Partner
      Grand Rapids
      T 616.752.2789
      F 616.752.2500

      My admin

      Biography|
      Credentials

      I’m a personable and approachable attorney who values strong, trusting relationships with my clients. I take the time to understand their unique goals and concerns, and I advocate for them with unwavering dedication. Clients appreciate my ability to break down complex legal concepts and communicate those concepts clearly and effectively, ensuring they feel informed and empowered throughout the legal process.

      Civil Litigation Attorney

      Combining insurance law and litigation in her two-pronged practice, Carly Zagaroli is a civil litigation attorney and insurance counselor who serves as the Chair of Warner Norcross + Judd’s Insurance Industry Group. She advises individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of insurance matters, including risk assessments, coverage selection, policy interpretation and analyses, the claims process and claim denial disputes. Carly’s litigation practice concentrates on insurance and complex commercial claims, representing clients in both state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution settings. Her combined expertise in litigation and insurance counseling gives her a strategic edge in resolving disputes that span both legal areas, offering clients end-to-end representation.

      industries

      practices

      • “Trending in Insurance: Artificial Intelligence;” “Avoiding and Confronting Cyber Breaches – Cyber Liability Overview;” “Insurance Notices, Investigations and Defense – Working with Your Carrier,” Beyond the Policy: A Full-day Insurance Coverage Program Co-hosted by Warner and BDO, February 25, 2025
      • “Banking and Insurance Issues,” Cannabis Law Seminar – Industry Insights and Trends From the Legal Perspective, September 30, 2021, Lansing, Michigan
      • “

      watch my videos

          • The Small Business Briefing, SBAM, August 21, 2023 (Carly’s conversation on the “open and obvious” doctrine runs through the 11:20 mark)
          • The Small Business Briefing, SBAM, August 21, 2023 (Carly’s conversation on the “open and obvious” doctrine runs through the 11:20 mark)