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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 A. Schaeffer • Clifford Masch |
Attorney David A. Schaeffer
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Haiman, L.P.A. – Cleveland, OH
David A. Schaefer is a principal at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A. Mr. Schaefer devotes the majority of his practice to product liability, business litigation, personal injury, employment discrimination and construction litigation. He has extensive experience in complex business and tort litigation, addressing a diverse spectrum of personal and business grievances.
Mr. Schaefer represents both public and private companies located within and outside the State of Ohio. His seasoned judgment and fair mindedness often find him acting as an arbitrator and mediator. Mr. Schaefer has prevailed before juries in both state and federal courts and he has been selected by state and federal judges to be a Life Member of the Eighth District and Sixth Circuit Judicial Conferences.
Mr. Schaefer is one of the area's outstanding litigation attorneys and for the last six years, he has been consistently recognized as one of the best lawyers in America by the Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Mr. Schaefer has been named one of Cleveland 's Top Litigators by Inside Business Magazine, as well as one of Cleveland 's Top 50 Lawyers by Ohio Super Lawyers.
Mr. Schaefer is a frequent lecturer on topics including deposition practice and insurance related issues. Since 1988, he has also taught annually at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Chicago, Illinois.
Attorney Clifford Masch
Reminger Co., L.P.A. – Cleveland, OH
Prior to joining Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A. in 1989, Cliff Masch served as a judicial clerk to the Ohio Court of Claims and as a master commissioner at the Ohio Supreme Court for three years. Cliff primarily focuses his practice on complex insurance coverage litigation, appellate practice, professional liability and general liability. He practices in courts throughout the State of Ohio as well as representation of insurance clients in other states. Cliff has also argued in virtually every appellate district in the State of Ohio, the Ohio Supreme Court has well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Cliff has repeatedly been a featured speaker on issues involving insurance coverage practice and litigation issues. He has also authored numerous articles in the area of insurance coverage law and voted a "Best Lawyer in America for Appellate Law" by American Lawyer.
Areas of Practice
Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith (Chair)
Professional Liability
General Insurance
Appellate (Chair)
Bar Admissions
Ohio, 1983
Live CLE • Insurance Coverage Litigation
February 21, 2012 • Cleveland, OH
Credits:
Total OH Cle credits: 3.5 Hours
This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Cleveland
420 East Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
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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