J. Michael Pennekamp is a Shareholder and Chair of the Insurance Practice Group at Fowler White. He represents domestic and international insurers, insureds and private clients in complex marine and commercial insurance matters, with more than 30 years of experience in admiralty and maritime law. Mike is widely known for his strategic handling of marine insurance claims involving cargo losses, hull and machinery disputes, P&I liabilities, and insurance coverage litigation.

He is ranked in Chambers USA for Insurance: Dispute Resolution and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in multiple categories, including Insurance Law, Admiralty and Maritime, and Litigation–Insurance. Mike regularly advises insurers, insureds and private clients on claims strategy, dispute resolution, and regulatory issues, and is a frequent speaker on developments impacting the global marine insurance industry.