Description
Attorney with 15-year track record of settling complex insurance and reinsurance claims. Particular expertise in environmental/ toxic torts, other complex cases. Strong coverage analysis, litigation and negotiation experience, settled $1M+ cases.
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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General Reinsurance | (Confidential) | 10/1995 - 5/2007 |
Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
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Yeshiva Univ/ Cardozo School of Law | law | 1991 | Law Degree |
Rutgers Univ. | city planning | 1981 | Master Degree |
Univ. of Connecticut | English/History | 1978 | Bachelor Degree |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
Achieved six- and seven-figure savings in many complex claim settlements. Developed excellent relationships with insurance company clients, insureds, Extensive network of outside counsel and experts. Excellent reputation for integrity and effectiveness.Companies I like:
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Responsibilities
Analyzed reinsurance contracts, researched coverage issues under relevant state laws. Determined strategy, determined case values, negotiated settlements in many $1M+ cases. Selected and supervised outside counsel and consultants. • Researched litigation trends and developments on emerging toxic torts, coverage issues.
Analyzed potential insurance impacts of climate change. Speaker at Lexis/Nexis conferences: “Insurance Issues Related to Global Warming,” June and September 2007.