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 |
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01:15 – 02:00 |
Common Coverage Disputes |
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02:00 – 03:00 |
Coverage Under a Contract |
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03:00 – 03:15 |
Break |
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03:15 – 04:15 |
Litigating a Claim |
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04:15 – 05:00 |
Bad Faith Litigation |
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Attorney Monica E O'Neill
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, L.L.P. – Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas
Construction, Surety & Design Professionals, General Liability, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Property - SIU
Monica is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. As an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office, Brooklyn, New York, she specialized in investigating and prosecuting arson and economic crimes. Her practice focuses in the area of insurance defense, including property, arson, casualty, fraud and construction litigation.
She has been published in numerous insurance industry publications and is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences of PLRB and IASIU in the areas of arson investigation, fraud detection and the adjustment of property claims. She currently is a member of the Philadelphia Loss Conference and is frequently appointed by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to preside over settlement conferences as a Judge pro tem.
Education
Roger Williams College
(B.A., magna cum laude, 1976)
Temple University School of Law
(J.D., 1979)
Bar Admissions
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Professional Associations & Memberships
Philadelphia Loss Conference - Member
IASIU, Delaware Valley Chapter - Of Counsel
Philadelphia Bar Association - Member
Attorney Paul Walker
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, L.L.P. – Philadelphia, PA
Paul R. Walker began his legal practice in 1983 in California and
relocated to Pennsylvania in 2002. His national and regional
practice focuses primarily on insurance coverage, administrative, and
construction disputes and litigation. He provides insurance coverage
advice regarding primary, umbrella and excess policies, including
commercial and personal lines, errors and omissions, directors and
officers, professional liability, environmental, automobile, trucking,
garage, farm, workers compensation, and including specialized
non-standard policies. Paul’s practice routinely includes additional
insured, indemnity and other contract issues, and insurance agent
and broker liability.
Live CLE • Insurance Coverage Litigation
March 8, 2012 • Philadelphia, PA
Total PA CLE credits: 3 hours
This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Bar.
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Note: Parking is on your own.
Start 01:15 PM – Finish 05:00 PM
$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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