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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: |
Amanda A. Mingo |
Attorney Amanda A. Mingo
Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo, P.L.L.C. - Charlotte, NC
Amanda A. Mingo is a seasoned litigator specializing in civil plaintiff's work. A former criminal prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience, she is a dedicated professional, committed to providing work of the highest standard for her clients.
Professional
A magna cum laude graduate from North Carolina Central University, School of Law Ms. Mingo graduated second in her law school class of 1997. Prior to that she earned her bachelors degree in monetary economics and finance from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Ms. Mingo joined the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office in September 1997 and was immediately assigned to the felony drug prosecution team where she prosecuted cases against drug traffickers and dealers. During this time she was active in the Mecklenburg County drug treatment court program and volunteered as a reading tutor with the Structured Day Program. In 1999, Ms. Mingo attended a Spanish Immersion School in San Jose, Costa Rica where she spent two months learning the language and the culture. In 2000, Amanda was assigned to the Persons Team, prosecuting violent crimes. For the next three-years she used her Spanish language skills, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes against Spanish-speaking victims and developed and implemented procedures for case management, communication with and assistance for those victims.
Upon leaving the D.A.'s office in 2003, Ms. Mingo briefly went into private practice. She was quickly recruited to join Rawls, Dickinson & Scheer in early 2004. She now specializes in wrongful death cases and personal injury law, representing people who have been injured. She also works with Tony Scheer representing whistleblowers and handles contract disputes and insurance coverage issues. In 2010, she began to collaborate with consultant Bill Cox, handling ABC permitting and violations, zoning issues and other administrative matters. In 2011, Ms. Mingo joined Eben Rawls, Tony Scheer and Mark Foster to form the law firm of Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo, PLLC.
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 1997
J.D.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Ranked 2nd of 84 Students
University of North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina, 1992
B.A.
Professional Associations and Memberships
North Carolina State Bar
Mecklenburg County Bar
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
American Association for Justice - Member
Justice Bobbitt Inn of Court - Member
Mecklenburg County Bar Strategic Planning Committee
Past Employment Positions
Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office, Charlotte, NC, Assistant District Attorney, 1997 - 2003
Rawls, Dickinson & Scheer, P.A., 2004-Present
Areas of Practice
Personal Injuries
Wrongful Death
Head and Spinal Injuries
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Product Liability
Insurance Coverage
Administrative Hearings & Adjudication
Whistleblower -- Employee
Aviation Accidents
Premises Liability
Dental Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Live CLE • Insurance Coverage Litigation
February 21, 2012 • Charlotte, NC
Credits:
Total NC CLE credits: 3.5 Hours
This course has been approved by the Board of Continuing Legal Education of the State Bar.
Location:
Ballantyne Conference Center
13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28277
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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