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 Justin Thorp
Bodyfelt Mount – Portland, OR
Justin Thorp is a native Oregonian from Springfield, home of The Simpsons. When he is not working, Justin is either spending time with his infant twin daughters, or trying to catch up on sleep. Justin used to enjoy cross-country skiing, bluegrass fiddle, and international travel, and he plans to enjoy those activities again when his daughters are a little older.
Practice & Experience
Justin joined Bodyfelt Mount as of counsel in June, 2011. He is returning to the practice of law after having briefly been a commercial law lecturer with RMIT International University, Vietnam. Justin was previously a partner with the firm of Martin, Bischoff, Templeton, Langslet & Hoffman LLP. His practice focuses on insurance coverage, product liability and insurance defense, and appellate practice in Oregon and Washington.
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
Washington
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
J.D., University of Oregon College of Law, 1997, Order of the Coif
B.A. (History, Music and Mathematics), University of Oregon, 1994
Professional & Community Activities
Defense Research Institute
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Justin has taken several free speech cases as a volunteer attorney for the ACLU of Oregon, and is a former board member of the U.S. District Court Historical Society. He has spoken at several CLEs on insurance coverage and defense.
Live CLE • Insurance Coverage Litigation
March 22, 2012 • Portland, OR
Total OR CLE credits: 3 hours
This course has been submitted for approval to the Oregon State Bar-final approval pending.
Embassy Suites Portland - Downtown
319 SW Pine Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
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*
Special: Young Lawyers, with under four (4) years acceptance to the Bar, may use coupon code YL25 to receive a $25 discount when checking out.
Note: If registering three (3) days before the event, or at the door, your course materials will be sent to you via e-mail.
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