Wrench in the works? Powerful leverage. Experience Innovation. Hercules Inc. did. Hercules Incorporated, a global manufacturer of chemical specialty products, turned to Dickstein Shapiro’s policyholder experience to resolve complex asbestos coverage claims. Hercules collaborated with Dickstein Shapiro to develop a creative litigation plan and effective settlement strategy. The result: an unprecedented dual settlement approach that included $220 million in “buyout” settlements and potentially much more than that in a “coverage in place” settlement from its excess insurance carriers, in less than two years after the complaint was filed. This unique resolution, coupled with the unusually expedited legal proceedings, enabled Hercules to continue building its business worldwide, which enhanced shareholder value and provided critical job opportunities for its local community.