Joshua Polster represents clients in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on insurance coverage, pricing and class-action disputes; fund investment, revenue share, and GP stakes-related claims; and other complex contract matters. Josh tries high-stakes cases in court and before arbitral tribunals. He regularly counsels insurers on strategic concerns and coverage issues and is experienced in handling complex actuarial matters. Josh also regularly assists family offices in successfully resolving disputes.
Josh is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. as a “Next Generation Partner” in Insurance. He is also recognized by Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation as a “Future Star” and is a repeat honoree on its “40 & Under List,” which honors the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished law firm partners under the age of 40. Josh co-authors a column on the New York Court of Appeals for the New York Law Journal. He also serves on the Litigation Committee for the New York City Bar Association and on the Insurance Authority General Liability Editorial Advisory Board for Law360. In addition, Josh maintains an active pro bono practice. He has defeated an emergency motion in a Florida voting action and, along with the ACLU and AIC, secured a preliminary injunction blocking a fast-track deportation rule.
Josh received his A.B., magna cum laude, from Princeton University and graduated from the New York University School of Law, magna cum laude, where he was a Butler Scholar and Pomeroy Scholar. Josh served as a law clerk for the Honorable Dennis Jacobs, Chief Judge of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Josh began his career as a high school history teacher and received his M.S. from Pace University.
Updated Oct 2025
