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 Greg Ward
Ward Kim Vaughan & Lerner L.L.P. – Miami, 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 complex 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
Publications & Speeches
Guest Lecturer, Preparing for Success in Federal Court, National Business Institute, 2011
Civil Practice Before Trial, Organization & Development of Case, The Florida Bar, 2011
Guest Lecturer at the American Bar Association Annual Convention on Class Actions and Unfair Claims Practices, Mass Tort and Insurance Section, August 2010
Common Types of Insurance Coverage Disputes, National Business Institute, September 2008, Author
Why Loan Documentation Must Control Lender Behavior, Commercial Lending Review, July - August 2008, Co-Author
Guest lecturer at the National Business Institute on Insurance Coverage Litigation, 2008
What is Bad Faith?, National Business Institute, October 2007, Author
Maintaining Ethical Standards, National Business Institute, October, 2007, Author
Guest lecturer at the National Business Institute on Bad Faith Insurance Litigation, 2007
Insurance Coverage Trends in Florida: Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, National Business Institute, June 2006, Author
Guest lecturer at the National Business Institute on Insurance Coverage Trends, 2006
Guest lecturer for the LAAIA on Avoiding E & O claims
Note, Lussier v. Maryland Racing Commission: Maryland Court of Appeals Upholds a Fine Imposed by an Administrative Agency Despite a Lack of Specific Authorization to Fine from the General Assembly, 27 U Balt. L. Rev. 515 (1998), Author
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
March 22, 2012 • Miami, FL
Total FL CLE credits: 4 hours
This course has been approved by the Florida Bar.
Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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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