Insurance defense law firm Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn LLP has changed its name, adding Steven J. Wiederhorn as a named senior partner alongside founding partners Marisa Goetz, Robert C. Schenker, and David I. Blee.

"Steven has been a firm partner since 2006, and brings many years of commitment to our clients and senior leadership team," said Mr. Schenker, who serves as managing partner. "He is a highly regarded leader in the insurance defense legal arena, and we look forward to his continued contribution as an integral part of Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn."

Mr. Wiederhorn said, "It is an honor to be recognized as a key contributor to our firm's success, and included among its leadership along with co-founders Marisa, Robert, and David. Together, we look forward to taking Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn into the next decade."

Mr. Wiederhorn, co-managing partner of the firm's New Jersey office, has more than 25 years of litigation experience. He is responsible for the account management of several insurance carriers across the United States and defends some of the firm's cases in the areas of general negligence, product liability, consumer fraud, catastrophic fires, construction defects, civil rights litigation, employment law, and representation of public entities.

Mr. Wiederhorn received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis and his B.A. from Duke University.

Learn more: www.gsbwlaw.com.

Victoria Spears

Victoria Spears

Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].

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