Annette P. Rolain
PARTNER
Washington, D.C.
arolain@ruggerilaw.com / 202-469-7767
Annette Rolain represents insurance carriers in complex and emerging insurance coverage disputes and bankruptcy-related matters across the country. Her practice focuses on PFAS and other environmental liabilities, sexual abuse claims, toxic torts and other long-tail exposures. Annette has substantial experience across all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation counseling, discovery, motions practice and bench trials, and she currently represents clients in multiple high-profile bankruptcy-related insurance coverage disputes.
Early in her career, Annette represented private companies, landowners and Native American tribes in federal takings, breach of trust and environmental enforcement litigation before the United States Court of Federal Claims.
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American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2016
University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A., 2009
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District of Columbia
Virginia
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®: Insurance Law (2026)
Listed as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer® Rising Star (2024-2025)
American University Business Law Review, Editorial Staff Member (2014-2016)
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American Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
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February 27, 2026: Conferences and Speeches: Annette Rolain to Speak at the American Bar Association 2026 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar
August 21, 2025: Two Ruggeri Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, Three Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®
June 12, 2025: 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Recognize Seven Ruggeri Parks Weinberg Attorneys
April 14, 2025: Conferences and Speeches: Annette Rolain to Speak at the Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues Conference Hosted by Perrin Conferences
March 26, 2025: Women’s History Month Firm Spotlight: Sara K. Hunkler, Annette P. Rolain, and Anna Belle Reilly
March 7, 2025: Annette P. Rolain Named Partner at Ruggeri Parks Weinberg LLP
April 30, 2024: Conferences and Speeches: Annette Rolain to Speak at Perrin Conferences Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues Conference
April 22, 2024: Seven Attorneys Named to 2024 Washington, DC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
March 21, 2022: Women’s History Month Firm Spotlight: Annette P. Rolain