Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partners Mark R. Haskell and James R. Murray, co-chair of the firm’s market-leading Insurance Recovery practice group, have been named exclusive winners of the Lexology 2026 Client Choice Awards.
Mark was recognized as the exclusive winner in the Energy Lawyer category for the District of Columbia—the sole recipient in this category in the United States. Mark advises clients on complex matters before the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including investigations, litigation, and related appeals, as well as Commodity Futures Trading Commission inquiries impacting the energy sector. His clients include natural gas and power marketers, local distribution companies, end-users, producers, industrial consumers, LNG and storage projects, and shale gas developers. A seasoned energy litigator, Mark handles administrative litigation for shippers affected by interstate natural gas pipeline rates and service conditions.
This marks the third time Mark has received this prestigious award, adding to his numerous accolades from Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Best Lawyers in America, The Legal 500 United States, and other leading publications. To read Mark's client feedback, please view his Lexology profile here.
Jim earned the exclusive Client Choice Award in the Insurance Lawyer category for the District of Columbia for the fourth consecutive year and is one of only five recipients honored nationwide in this category. Jim leads Blank Rome’s policyholder-only Insurance Recovery practice, representing top-tier corporations, individuals, religious institutions, and government entities in high-stakes insurance disputes. He has litigated cases in 24 states and helped clients recover well over $1 billion across nearly every line of insurance.
Jim is the only policyholder trial lawyer in the United States who is a fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers (“ACTL”) and the American College of Coverage Counsel. His exceptional track record has earned recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, The Legal 500 United States, and many others for more than two decades. To read Jim’s client feedback, please view his Lexology profile here.
The Lexology Client Choice Awards honor attorneys worldwide who deliver outstanding client service and add exceptional value to their clients’ businesses. Nominated strictly by corporate counsel, the award winners from this year hail from across 101 countries and were chosen from a pool of 5,000 individual client assessments. Winners are selected based on comprehensive feedback and rigorous evaluation criteria, including quality of advice, commercial awareness, responsiveness, and ethical standards.
To learn more about the Lexology Client Choice Awards, please visit lexology.com/clientchoice.
