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For any Wilson Elser attorneys- what is the bonus structure?

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Anyone has any info on Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt, LLP? How's the culture and WLB?

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Anyone here work or worked at Luks Santaniello? Have you ever pushed back on increasing your hours at your annual review?

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What in house exits do ID attorneys have?

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If you went to a non-lawyer role at a carrier, how do you like it?

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It’s that time of year. I’m trying to determine how underpaid I actually am. Can you all please post your salary and years of experience? Thank you in advance.

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I recently had a screening interview at an insurance carrier for a manager role. I'm worried I priced myself out of the role. The role had a posted salary range but it was about a 100k wide. I wa… more

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NYC insurance defense litigation contract partners - salary ranges? No originations but supervising 100 cases and billing 1900 hours per year.

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Trademark infringement bros: what is your hourly rate for defense matters involving trademark infringement cases assigned to you by an insurance company for defense of the insured?

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I have a strong interest in litigation but struggle with the idea of billing. Would transitioning to in-house counsel or plaintiff work be my only viable options? I’m also planning to start a family w… more

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Anyone here do insurance coverage lit? Is it better WLB?

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Does anyone have insight into Robins Kaplan insurance coverage group? Particularly the Boston office.

Any thoughts on staff attorney positions? How hard is it the bounce back into the job market afterwards?

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How much are NEPs making at mg+m?

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If plaintiff designates all his treating physicians and only makes general designation, do you depose only those he intends to call at trial? And if none have them have been retained, do you not depo… more

When defending PI cases, do you subpeona all of plaintiffs medical providers? We then have to produce those records to plaintiff so I’m wondering how much plaintiffs are using the defense to pay for … more

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What’s the going rate for an ID attorney with 5-7 years of experience in Professional Liability in the NYC area?

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How much do midlevel associates make at Morgan and Morgan? Not the superstars, just the run of the mill bums who do all the grunt work.

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Anyone work at kennedy's and can share their experience/pay?

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Best sites to post job listing for ID secretary? I was recently promoted to partner and tasked with finding a secretary as the one I share now is overwhelmed due to the amount of work I produce along … more

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Associate in ID and the partner I work for suddenly started cutting a lot of my time in the last 3 months. 25-40 hrs a month lot. This came after said partner got in trouble with HR for overly microma… more

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How do you balance the emotional highs and lows of case outcomes?

Mass superior court question: when filing a partial motion to dismiss one count of a complaint, will that filing till the deadline to answer the other count of the complaint? Or do I need to file an a… more

The time I spent drafting a MTD is getting cut and to appeal it, they need “details re: [my] legally significant contributions to the work product.” I drafted the entire MTD, what other details could … more

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I interviewed for the Senior Client Services Manager Carrier Practice with Gallagher Just wanted to see if this is a role anyone recommends very hesitant on possibly accepting don’t want to run into a… more

Anyone heard anything about (or use) Alchemy Legal? I received an email from a recruiter there with a potential lateral position that seems promising but very vague.

I met a bondsman who suggested he could be a source of referrals. He owns a small captive. I don't really know much about judicial bonds. How much and what kind of work does a bondsman refer?

Anyone work as outside insurance defense counsel for Munich Re claims? How are they to work for? How do they treat their lawyers? How are they will billing and paying attorney bills?

Does anyone know of any ID or L&E firms that will hire associates with only auto id experience (3-5 years) into their EPLI groups? I am in Atlanta if that makes a difference.

I have a client that I’ve done work for on case by case basis over the years, contract drafting and review, etc., not related to any firm I’ve been affiliated with. I’m wondering if there is any benef… more

Can anyone share their process on preparing for mediations? TIA

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How does your firm handle referrals? What do you consider when referring someone for a position?

Do any defense attorneys who have made a career out of insurance defense make a good, comfortable living? Or is it all crap salaries for 30 years?

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What are some good areas to present on to insurance carriers and self insured clients. I am being tasked with coming up with some presentation ideas for claims reps, in house counsel, and TPA manager… more

Looking to connect with insurance claims adjusters in Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts on insurance defense matters. Are you hiring lawyers and in what lines of work? Preferred hourly rates?

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How do you prep for depositions? Taking my first dep my client is the third third party defendant so I assume most everything will get addressed by the 5 other attorneys but u still want to be prepare… more

Anyone know anything about Rawle and Henderson?

SEEKING ADVICE: I received an offer (see redacted photo) from a private insurance defense & commercial litigation law firm. My five years of practicing law have solely been in criminal law (both as a Prosecutor and defense attorney in TX, CA, CO), plus 1.5 years in Family/Appellate law.

I know nothing about this sector other than what I've read. I’m not familiar with billable hours or how they would reflect on my work-life balance. I have three kids, the oldest is six ..(continued below)..

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Did anyone go to law school later in life? How was it? Were you able to work full time while enrolled? Is there any options if you are not local to a law school for in person?

I am feeling pressured to decorate my office. I understand this is usually a sign someone plans to stay long term but frankly I don’t care to. Is a well decorated office truly that important??

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