Robert F. McCarthy
Torts, Insurance and Compensaton Law Section

Robert F. McCarthy of Mineola is the new chair of the 2,697-member Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section.

McCarthy is a regional leader with the staff counsel operations of Nationwide Mutual Insurance. His primary specialization is commercial, excess, surplus and specialty lines of insurance.

An 18-year member of the State Bar, McCarthy recently served as vice-chair of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section. He was a member of the Committee on Court Operations, Task Force on E-Filing and Trial Lawyers Section.

McCarthy graduated from St. John’s University and earned his law degree from Fordham University School of Law.