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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: |
Greg Ward |
Attorney Greg Ward
Ward Kim Vaughan & Lerner, L.L.P. – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Greg Ward focuses his practice on complex litigation and arbitration in the areas of insurance, bad faith, business disputes and a wide range of sophisticated contractual matters. He has litigated cases at the trial and appellate levels and in both state and federal courts.
Mr. Ward has handled numerous com plex matters throughout Florida. He has extensive experience with insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, securities litigation, hedge fund litigation and other business disputes. Mr. Ward has represented clients from a wide variety of industries including insurance, home owner’s associations, financial services, accounting services, telecommunications, aviation, information technology, information services, retail, real estate, and other service providers. Mr. Ward also has represented individuals and companies in class-action and multi-party litigation.
Honors & Recognitions
• Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Insurance Coverage, 2011
• Florida Trend, Top Attorney, Insurance, 2010
• Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2008, 2009, 2010
• South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up & Comer, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
• Florida Trend, Florida Legal Elite Up & Comer, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
The Florida Bar & Community Service
• Secretary, The Florida Bar Civil Rules Committee
• Founding Treasurer, Lawyers to the Rescue
• Member, United Way of Broward County Young Leaders’ Society
• Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation
• President Elect (2011-2012), Vice President (2010-2011), Chapter National Delegate (2008-2009), Board of Directors Member (2008-2009), Federal Bar Association - Broward County Chapter
• Co-Chair, The Florida Bar International Law Section Publications Committee
• Member, The Florida Bar Civil Rules Committee
• Member, Broward County Bar Association
• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Advisory Board Member (2007-2009), City of Hollywood Community Development Advisory Board
Education
• University of Maryland B.A., History, 1994
• University of Baltimore School of Law J.D., cum laude, 1998
• Law Faculty Award, Outstanding Graduate of the Class
• Commencement Student Speaker
• Member, National Moot Court Team
• Associate Case Note Editor, University of Baltimore Law Review
• Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Teaching Assistant; Supervising Teaching Assistant
Bar Admissions
• All Florida Courts
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Professional Background
• Isicoff Ragatz & Koenigsberg, P.A., Miami, FL
• Steel Hector & Davis LLP, Miami, FL
• Court of Special Appeals of Maryland for the Honorable Judge William W. Wenner, Law Clerk
Certifications
• State of Florida Insurance Agent Continuing Education Provider
• State of Florida Public Adjuster Continuing Education Provider
Live CLE • Insurance Coverage Litigation
February 28, 2012 • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Credits:
Total FL CLE credits: 4 Hours
This course has been approved by the Florida Bar.
Location:
Westin Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Drive
Fort Lauderdale,FL 33334
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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