Cavanagh

Build a Solid Foundation for Your Insurance Litigation Practice

Insurance litigation procedures and challenges are as diverse as they are extensive. Do you have all the knowledge you need to effectively navigate the system? This engaging overview will walk you through the litigation process step-by-step and simplify some of the more confusing issues of coverage and settlement strategy. Register today!

Phoenix, AZ

• Learn to speak the language of the insurance world in the legal context and become more successful in negotiations.
• Explore the insurer's duties and insured's rights and protections and gain practical tips for pursuing compliance.
• Review sample policy language and learn to spot red flags.
• Discover the most common disputes arising over triggers of coverage and hear how seasoned attorneys handle such challenges.
• Get detailed instruction on what to include in your initial filing for a strong case opener.
• Find out when a dispositive motion has the best chance of success.
• Learn what motions and pleadings will propel your case forward and get sample language to make their drafting easier and more effective.
• Find out what major considerations come up in arguing “ambiguity in policy” and “actual controversy” and how to effectively counter them.
• Prepare for your day in court – understand the peculiarities of the insurance coverage trial and improve your courtroom performance.
• Delve into the complex challenges of conflicts of interest and get actionable strategies for protecting your professional reputation.

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is designed for:

• Attorneys
• In-House Counsel
• Insurance Claims Professionals
• Paralegals

1. Insurance Coverage Contract Language 101
2. Case Evaluation and Pre-Litigation Steps
3. Initial Pleadings/Motions - Filing the Suit
4. Discovery of the Insurance Case - Quantifying Damages/Loss
5. Settlement Strategies
6. Taking Your Insurance Claim to Trial and Further
7. Ethical Considerations

Build a Solid Foundation for Your Insurance Litigation Practice

Insurance litigation procedures and challenges are as diverse as they are extensive. Do you have all the knowledge you need to effectively navigate the system? This engaging overview will walk you through the litigation process step-by-step and simplify some of the more confusing issues of coverage and settlement strategy. Register today!

• Learn to speak the language of the insurance world in the legal context and become more successful in negotiations.
• Explore the insurer's duties and insured's rights and protections and gain practical tips for pursuing compliance.
• Review sample policy language and learn to spot red flags.
• Discover the most common disputes arising over triggers of coverage and hear how seasoned attorneys handle such challenges.
• Get detailed instruction on what to include in your initial filing for a strong case opener.
• Find out when a dispositive motion has the best chance of success.
• Learn what motions and pleadings will propel your case forward and get sample language to make their drafting easier and more effective.
• Find out what major considerations come up in arguing “ambiguity in policy” and “actual controversy” and how to effectively counter them.
• Prepare for your day in court – understand the peculiarities of the insurance coverage trial and improve your courtroom performance.
• Delve into the complex challenges of conflicts of interest and get actionable strategies for protecting your professional reputation.

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is designed for:

• Attorneys
• In-House Counsel
• Insurance Claims Professionals
• Paralegals

1. Insurance Coverage Contract Language 101
2. Case Evaluation and Pre-Litigation Steps
3. Initial Pleadings/Motions - Filing the Suit
4. Discovery of the Insurance Case - Quantifying Damages/Loss
5. Settlement Strategies
6. Taking Your Insurance Claim to Trial and Further
7. Ethical Considerations

Continuing Education Credits:

* denotes specialty credits

Highlights we think will interest you include:
The question is not if your understanding of employment law will be tested - it's when.

Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. With changes in the law and court interpretations, periodic reviews of your human resource forms, policies and procedures are critical to ensure compliance. Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for.

Attend this seminar and you'll walk away with the necessary road map to efficiently audit your practices. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face.

Benefits for You
• Hiring do's and don'ts you need to follow now to avoid lawsuits later
• How to implement critical wage and hour basics correctly in your workplace
• How to respond to today's hot issues - including sorting through the complex maze of laws governing leaves of absence
• Proper termination techniques - should the worst happen
• Learn tips in conducting investigations

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Who Should Attend:
This seminar is designed for human resource managers, operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, supervisors, managers, controllers, accountants and attorneys.

Faculty:
Julie A. Pace, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
David A. Selden, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
Heidi Nunn-Gilman, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
Jodi R. Bohr, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA
Karen C. Reynolds, The Cavanagh Law Firm PA

Detailed Faculty Information...

Credit:

• CPP/FPC
• HR Certification Institute 6.5
• HRPD 1.0
• CPE 8.0 including Personnel/HR 8
• AZ CLE 6.5