Insurance Litigation

Received a job offer. Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on a concern I had about it. It's an entry level position, and I don't have much experience. The billables are 2040 a year. … more

Have an offer to move from senior associate to NEP role at insurance defense (toxic tort mainly) firm in Chicago. Base salary $175,000 - fair base compensation in current market or below market value?

I’ve been practicing Plaintiff’s first party for five years now. Contemplating a switch to an in-house role for an ins. Co. Can anyone give any insight to what the typical day to day is as in-house fo… more

Hello all, I hope you’re all having a fantastic day/evening. I’m a Case Manager for TZ Insurance, aka Tranzact. Does anyone know of anything I could apply for at other companies/positions with my sk… more

Any casualty adjusters/litigators worried a potential build up of cases due to courts shutting down during the pandemic? State court backlogs continue to grow with no end in sight.

What are the top questions or challenges you have with managing legal costs, vs effective outcomes in the p&c claims arena?

The two top UK based insurance firms are Clyde and Co and Kennedys. Any ideas whether a long term career path in insurance is encouraged given there is little room to move around?

Opinions on Clyde & Co? Bonus points for Miami office. Looking for info on WLB, autonomy with work, level of difficulty billing enough for bonuses, general satisfaction, any interesting or unique … more

What is the salary range for a property adjuster with 3 years experience in New England?

Hello, does anybody have an recommendations for hospitality experts in Texas? Defending a hot coffee case.

Anyone here well-versed in condo/HOA insurance (HOA master policy vs HO-6)? I’m trying to see if there’s a way I can find out the states that requires the association to be primary insurance. Thank yo… more

Anyone have any suggestions for a horse professional expert? Preferably located in the northeast.

Thoughts on Kennedy’s?

Florida Law: Have you won or lost arguing that an aob executed after the statute of limitations (“sol”) for a hurricane Irma claim is valid because the claim was reported before the sol cut off date?

Difference in working in house for an insurance company vs for a firm?

Can you mess up taking a deposition? I walkways feel like I don’t know what I’m doing when taking a dep.

We consolidated two appeals stemming from the same trial court order re msj. The appellants filed separate briefs. Do I to file two App briefs or can I file one?

What origination % are insurance defense firms giving to the attorney that brings in the file/client?

What does your opposing counsel do that pushes you over the top and just makes you want to settle the case? (Plaintiff and defense answers welcome). Mine: requesting 15 depositions of people that wil… more

How many years of experience does an insurance defense attorney need to have to bill at a senior partner rate vs junior partner?

My firm typically does insurance defense, but we take plaintiffs cases here and there. Is it typical that work done by associates on contingency cases isn’t counted toward their billable hour requirem… more

Curious thoughts: What would you say puts the most pressure on insurance companies to settle cases? Upcoming trial, risk of bad faith exposure, a bad witness, a screw up pre-suit, etc?

Covid-19 coverage: what are you seeing? Where are we headed?

How does your firm compensate attorneys who bring in new business/clients?

Serious question: I know I am an attorney but this so outside my area. I was rear ended about a year ago and I need to either settle with the insurance company or sue them. Could someone provide some … more

What is BNI?

Riddle me this Batman: Im told that I can bill X amount for X task but no more, or warned that I may not plan and prepare for certain things even though I do (lost time) Exhibit A: Can’t bill to plan… more

How many hours a day (on average) do you have to work in order to bill 7 hours per day?

What are some narratives or tricks of the trade that you use to reclaim lost time for work done that is not billable??

Does anyone else feel like they work BigLaw hours for 1/4 of the pay?