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Continuing Legal Education
Live CLE | Insurance Coverage Litigation
Disputed insurance claims are often complex, and can vary greatly from case to case.
This seminar is designed to give you the tools to understand the variety of claims, accurately assess coverage and solve any conflicts that arise during litigation.
Our experienced attorneys will help advise you on the ability to identify areas of coverage disputes, recognize when an insurer is negotiating in bad faith and identify the possible remedies.
They will also help you learn the settlement process, and expertly handle a trial if settlement efforts have been exhausted.
The following Key topics will be discussed:
- First- and Third-Party Coverage
- Insured's Rights and Protections
- Coverage for Cyberspace and Computer Liabilities
- Pre-Litigation Options
- Filing a Dispositive Motion
- Containing a Punitive Damage Judgment
- Common Law vs. Statutory Bad Faith
- Defending Bad Faith Suits
12:45 – 01:15 |
Registration |
01:15 – 02:00 |
Common Coverage Disputes |
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02:00 – 03:00 |
Coverage Under a Contract |
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• Which Actions Trigger Coverage? |
03:00 – 03:15 |
Break |
03:15 – 04:15 |
Litigating a Claim |
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• Filing a Dispositive Motion |
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04:15 – 05:00 |
Bad Faith Litigation |
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• Common Law vs. Statutory Bad Faith |
CLE Course Speakers: |
David Grossbaum • Lauren D. Wilkins • Robert Shindell |
Attorney David Grossbaum
Hinshaw & Culbertson, L.L.P. - Providence, RI
David Grossbaum is a partner in the Provivdence and Boston offices of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. He concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and insurance coverage. He represents legal, real estate and insurance professionals, accountants and securities brokers/registered representatives in liability cases.
Mr. Grossbaum’s insurance coverage work has involved matters throughout the country, and he acts as national and regional coverage counsel for several clients.
He publishes and speaks frequently on issues involving insurance coverage, extra-contractual liability and professional liability.
Attorney Lauren D. Wilkins
Langlois, Wilkins, Furtado & Metcalf, P.C. - Providence, RI
Ms. Wilkins has litigated and participated in Alternative Dispute Resolution in cases in Massachusetts and Rhode Island State Courts as well as the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Her practice focuses on the area of defense litigation, including insurance coverage, special investigations, and bad faith claims. She has a wide range of cases concentrating in motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, landlord/tenant, premises liability, rental car liability, products liability, and employment cases. Ms. Wilkins is currently acting as neutral arbitrator and/or mediator in a wide variety of matters.
Practice Area Overview
ADR
Construction
General Casualty
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Insurance Defense
Employment Law
Self-Insured Defense
Environmental Law
Toxic Torts
Defense of Auto Rental and Leasing Companies, Dealers and Manufacturers, and Transportation.
Education
Suffolk University School of Law (J.D. 1984)
Providence College (B.A. 1979)
Bar/Court Admissions
Admitted to Massachusetts Bar, 1994
Admitted to Rhode Island Bar, 1985
Admitted to U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Professional and Civic Involvement
Rhode Island Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Special Lecturer on law at Providence College from 1987-2005
Appointed to the Constables Disciplinary Board in the District Court of the State of Rhode Island
Approved by the State of Rhode Island Superior Court to serve as an arbitrator in civil litigation
Approved by the RI Bar Association to serve as an arbitrator and/or mediator
Justinian Law Society
Defense Research Institute
Rhode Island Chair of the Council on Litigation Management
Articles and Presentations
Ms. Wilkins has lectured extensively on insurance and legal issues at seminars for clients and the insurance industry throughout the United States. A list of these seminars and programs is available upon request.
Attorney Robert Shindell
Taylor, Duane, Barton & Gilman, L.L.P. - Providence, RI
Robert C. Shindell is a partner at Taylor, Duane, Barton & Gilman LLP, which has offices in both Providence and Boston. Bob has extensive experience litigating insurance coverage disputes and insurance bad faith actions in state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In addition, insurance carriers rely on him for his expertise in providing coverage advice. Bob is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and the University of Rhode Island.
Live CLE • Insurance Coverage Litigation
January 24, 2012 • Providence, RI
Credits:
Total RI CLE credits: 4 Hours
This course has been approved by the Rhode Island State Bar.
Location:
The Westin Providence
One West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
Time:
Start 01:15 PM – Finish 05:00 PM
Tuition:
$200 First Registrant
Add Associate $100 dollars*
Add Paralegal $100 dollars*
$125 Young Lawyers - Under 4 years acceptance to the Bar.**
*Young Lawyers with under 4 years acceptance to the Bar may use the coupon code YL75 to receive the $75 discount when checking out.
**Discounts can not be combined.
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