Azriel  Rothman

Azriel
Rothman

Partner
Co-head of Tort & Insurance Litigation

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Azriel Rothman is an esteemed attorney with over 40 years of experience across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines, including insurance, civil litigation (including class actions), environmental law, and torts (including professional negligence, product liability, and employer liability). Mr. Rothman represents major Israeli and international insurance and reinsurance companies, providing advice and general representation in litigation and subrogation matters.

 

Mr. Rothman has been involved in a number of landmark civil litigation decisions in Israel, including the claim involving the rights of a terror attack victim not only to seek recovery from the National Insurance Fund but also from the tortfeasor’s insurance.

 

Mr. Rothman maintains an active membership with the Israel Bar Association, currently serving as Vice President of the Israeli Bar National Tribunal of Appeals.

  • Defended Dubek, the largest Israeli manufacturer of tobacco products, against claims by smokers, governments, and health authorities.
  • Representation of Ramat Hovav in a major class action involving air pollution claims
  • Representation of several gas companies in a number of gas explosion cases including the gas explosion in one of Giraffe restaurants
  • Representation in Jerusalem Versailles Hall collapse case
  • Acted in numerous liability cases involving personal injury and property damages, car accident damages, professional liability, and coverage claims on behalf of the insurance companies.
Education

LL.B., Tel Aviv University (1981)
LL.M. (cum laude), Tel Aviv University (1984)


Admission

Israel (1981)


Languages

Hebrew

English

Arabic

German