Insurance Litigation

I have an opportunity to leave my current job for one in a different practice area. I don’t enjoy my current work but currently enjoy a very flexible wfh policy. New job is 100% in person. Is it worth… more

My boss recently set a new rule that requires us to email him once on the weekend. It’s a small thing that doesn’t take much time or effort but it bugs me that I am being required to do anything work … more

Is your firm hybrid? If so, how many days are you required to go into the office?

If you could change one thing about your job to make yourself happier at work, what would it be?

Any good companies/firms that I can apply to that would allow me to work remote from another country? I have a family problem that needs me to recolate for sometime and my firm does mot allow remote.… more

There's a clique of attorneys here who get all the plum assignments and mentorship. Feels impossible to break in, even though I'm outperforming half of them. Strategies for cracking the inner … more

My job description is a work of fiction. I'm constantly asked to do tasks way outside my role, and it's burning me out. How do you push back without seeming like you're not a team player?

After three years in a role I disliked, I'm transitioning to a new team. Frustrated with the work and my boss's constant criticism, I requested a transfer. A colleague suggested she knew I was… more

Saw a coworker get called out publicly for not responding to a weekend message. That could be me next. Is it worth finding a new job over, or are all workplaces like this now?

Client meetings are the worst. Hearing about another accident, another life ruined...the emotional toll stacks up. How do you all compartmentalize?

Feeling very low and anxious lately due to my work environment. Looking for a new hobby that will distract my mind in my rare off hours. Open to suggestions on how to unwind a bit

Any tips for navigating networking events as a young attorney? I find it difficult to know who to talk to and what to talk about so I end up avoiding the events entirely.

Recently, my boss has turned critical, making me feel inadequate. The repetitive nature of my work has left me feeling unmotivated and unfulfilled. My anxiety has skyrocketed, and after multiple job c… more

The senior partner I report to has it out for me. Keeps undermining my work with subtle comments, making me look bad to clients. I know my work isn't flawless, but it's not deserving of this.… more

Sometimes feels like we're fighting a Sisyphean battle. Win one case against insurer misconduct, and two more pop up. How do you all stay motivated in the face of this?

Had to miss my kid's school play because of a last-minute client call. The guilt is eating me alive, even though I know work 'has to' come first. Does it ever get easier?

I defend insurance companies but have horrible coverage…the irony 🤧

What are your billables and bonus structure and would you leave a firm for a better bonus structure?

Used to dream about courtroom battles. Now, just the thought of filing another motion makes me want to crawl under my desk. Is this burnout, or am I just in the wrong field?

My firm has put in a new policy and I wanted to know if this was common (or even legal) or absolutely unheard of.

We were told about this policy for the first time this month and then it was reiterate… more

Boss keeps texting me with "urgent" stuff after work hours, even on my days off. It's getting old. Do I ignore it and risk their wrath, or is there a better way to handle this?

Hey everyone! I am seeking a Head of Group Compliance. Must be a JD. Anyone have referrals?

Relatively new to the practice area, how do you prep for plaintiff depositions when your client is first named?

I have a motion to dismiss hearing coming up. In your experience, do judges read all the paperwork in a motion, or do they just rely on the oral argument?

Anyone take any cases to trial lately? How did it go?

Anyone have experience representing property managers or owners in rodent/pest/bed bug cases? I'm assuming neither you nor the client want the case to go to trial?

Has witnessing insurance cases changed the way you live your own life at all? Like do you find yourself being more cautious about things others don't think about or being more insured?

As your case load increases, what are some ways you stay on top of all your deadlines?

My boss plays favorites so obviously it's embarrassing. Anyone else dealing with this? I'm not sure what to do.

What are some tips for a 4th year Associate hoping to make Partner one day?

What’s your preferred means if communicating with your adjusters? E-mail, phone calls?

Claims reps, do you prefer litigation reports in PDF or word?

I have oral argument coming up on a motion to dismiss several counts of plaintiff's complaint. Any tips? It'll be via Zoom.

Any advice on deposition preparation for a corporate designee? What are things to keep in mind that differ from fact witness preparation? Thanks!

What do you think the biggest misperceptions people have about our work are?

Any advice on handling a high-profile case? About to be part of a case that's absolutely going to get a lot of attention in the area and I'm more nervous than I thought I'd be.

Insurance fraudsters are getting pretty clever – what's the most surprising scheme you've heard about lately?

Im a fairly new associate (licensed in 2022 May))..I worked at a panel firm but didnt want the billing stress, so I went to a national insurance carrier...when they hired me last Spring, they told me Id be eligib… more

Anyone have any insight on appellate positions at large ID firms like LBBS or WEMED? Not sure if it's interesting work and/or provide good exit options. Would appreciate any comments.

Anyone know salary ranges for NEP at Gordon Rees in Chicago with a 400k book?