
Phillip Sanov
Trial Attorney
Phillip Sanov is a trial lawyer at Pandit Law who helps homeowners and business owners address complex property insurance disputes after hurricanes, fires, storms, and other significant property losses. Throughout his career, he has focused on representing policyholders in insurance claim matters arising from substantial property damage.
As an insurance claim attorney in Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast region, Phillip brings decades of trial experience to first-party property insurance cases. His background includes trying hail, windstorm, tropical storm, cast iron pipe, and fire-related claims, as well as representing clients in complex litigation in jurisdictions across the country.
In addition to his work in Louisiana and Texas, Phillip has litigated extensively in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. This nationwide litigation experience allows him to represent policyholders across a broad range of jurisdictions.
Having personally experienced the impact of Hurricanes Ike and Harvey, Phillip understands the uncertainty, disruption, and financial stress that often follow a significant property loss. He combines that perspective with extensive trial preparation and courtroom experience to advocate for clients throughout the insurance claim process.
Contact
Email: psanov@panditlaw.com
Phone: (504) 323-3122
Areas of Practice
● Property Insurance Disputes ● Hurricane Damage Claims ● Wind and Hail Damage Claims ● Fire Damage Claims ● Cast Iron Pipe Claims ● Insurance Bad Faith Litigation ● Trial Advocacy and Litigation
Quick Facts about Phillip Sanov
- Expertise: Property insurance litigation, trial advocacy, and disputes involving hurricane, wind, hail, fire, and cast iron pipe damage claims.
- Experience: Decades of trial experience representing policyholders in complex property insurance disputes, with courtroom experience in a wide range of property damage claims.
- Personal Background: Phillip survived Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Harvey, giving him personal insight into the challenges property owners face after a loss.
- Firm: As part of Pandit Law, Phillip works alongside a team dedicated to helping homeowners and business owners address complex property insurance disputes throughout Louisiana and Texas.
Biography
Phillip Sanov is an accomplished trial lawyer who handles complex first-party insurance claims for policyholders throughout Louisiana, Texas, and other jurisdictions nationwide. After beginning his career handling oil and gas contamination litigation, he transitioned his trial practice toward helping homeowners and business owners address complex insurance claim disputes.
His experience includes trying cases involving hail and windstorm damage, tropical storm losses, cast iron pipe claims, fire-related property damage, and first-party property insurance disputes.
Earlier in his career, Phillip helped secure what was then the largest verdict in Eastland County, Texas. That experience helped shape the trial-focused approach he brings to insurance disputes today. He continues to focus on trial preparation, litigation strategy, and advocating for policyholders facing challenging insurance matters.
As an insurance claim lawyer, Phillip combines decades of trial experience with firsthand knowledge of the challenges property owners often face after a major loss. He understands the disruption property damage can cause for families and businesses throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Outside of his legal practice, Phillip enjoys exercise, personal development, and creating motivational content. He especially values spending time with his wife Tiffany, daughter Ally, son-in-law Connor, and granddaughter Isla.
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1990
- Centenary College of Louisiana, Bachelor of Science, 1987
Recent Trial Victories
- Saslow v. Heritage Property Casualty Insurance Company – 2022
- Ure v. State Farm Florida Insurance Company – 2022
- Harvey Properties v. Travelers Insurance Company – 2016
- Rojo v. Tower Hill Insurance Company – 2014
Recognitions
- AV Preeminent Rating
- Advisory Board, 360 Advocacy Group
- Top Rated, Texas Legal Leaders
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
- Bad Faith Insurance Trial Lawyers, Top 10