Donald Herron is an accomplished attorney with nearly four decades of experience in insurance law and litigation. He began his career at Morris & Foust Law Firm in Kansas City, where he successfully represented plaintiffs as well as insurance clients.
In 1985, Mr. Herron became the Managing Partner at Herron & Lewis Law Firm, where he led the firm's strategic operations for 20 years. Specializing in insurance defense and coverage disputes, he cultivated a proven track record of litigation victories in complex cases involving product liability, catastrophic injury, construction defects, and professional liability. He tried over 100 jury trials and mediated over 500 cases.
From 2005 to 2024, Mr. Herron served as Claims Counsel at AIG. In this role, he provided expert legal guidance on hundreds of the most complex insurance liability claims in the United States. In addition, Mr. Herron evaluated coverage issues across a wide range of policies. He played a pivotal role in teaching claims professionals and attorneys how to successfully resolve complex claims through mediation.
Mr. Herron has vast experience in numerous substantive areas that he will bring to bear in efficiently, effectively and economically resolving matters as a mediator. His open-minded approach to the parties’ objectives allows him to listen to all sides of the dispute, to diffuse roadblocks, and to navigate the parties toward the just and efficient resolution of disputes even in the most intractable of situations.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Juris Doctor
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT KANSAS CITY, Master of Arts, Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT KANSAS CITY, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AIG (2005 – 2024)
Attorney, Claims Counsel
Provided legal counsel on complex insurance claims, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Evaluated and analyzed claim handling to determine coverage, liability, and damages, advising claims teams on appropriate resolution strategies.
Evaluated a vast array of insurance coverage issues and coverage disputes arising under a variety of insurance products and involving a wide range of exposures in all States across the country.
Provided legal counsel on complex insurance claims, including bad faith litigation and extra-contractual matters, achieving favorable settlements and mitigating potential litigation risks.
Collaborated with claims teams and counsel to develop and implement effective alternate dispute resolution strategies, enhancing claim resolution efficiency.
Developed and delivered training programs for claims professionals, enhancing their skills in the resolution of claims via the use of alternate dispute resolution.
HERRON & LEWIS LAW FIRM (1985 – 2005)
Attorney, Managing Partner
Led the firm’s strategic direction, overseeing all aspects of legal practice and ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs. Managed and defended complex insurance defense cases and coverage issues, ensuring thorough preparation and effective courtroom strategies.
A proven track record of favorable litigation victories in a wide range of cases, including personal and commercial liability claims involving defective products, property damage and catastrophic bodily injury, construction defect claims, automobile and motor carrier claims, professional liability, insurance coverage, and bad faith claims.
Acted as a mediator, facilitating settlement discussions between parties and achieving favorable resolutions to disputes.
LAW FIRM OF MORRIS & FOUST (1981-1985)
Attorney
Represented clients in insurance defense and plaintiff's litigation, managing complex cases from initial consultation through trial, achieving favorable verdicts and settlements.
MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Association
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
HONORS
Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Rating
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology
University Scholar
Honors Graduate