First Party Property Coverage- Insurance DefenseRepresent and handle client interests in all phases of litigation for voluminous case load. Oversee and assist with associate development and training. Draft dispositive and substantive motions and appear on behalf of clients at motion calendar and special set hearings. Prepare cases for evidentiary hearings. Represent client interests during mediation and in all aspects of settlement negotiations.

First Party Property Coverage- Insurance DefenseHandled all aspects of litigation for voluminous case load including initial pleading stages, discovery and drafting dispositive and substantive motions. Attended and provided input during mediation. Represented client interests in numerous state court hearings including both special set and motion calendar hearings. Took examinations under oath of insureds. Took depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses.

First Party Property Coverage Defense, January 2010 – December 2010Maritime Defense Practice, October 2007 – March 2010Participated in and handled all aspects and phases of litigation from initial pleading and discovery stages through trial, including Second Chair at trial in defense of a multimillion dollar maritime lawsuit. Took and defended numerous depositions which included travel both domestically and internationally for depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses and expert physicians. Took numerous examinations under oath of insureds. Drafted dispositive and substantive motions including motions for summary judgment and oppositions to motions to confirm appraisal awards. International and domestic travel on multiple occasions to perform shipboard inspections for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Represented client interests at hearings in state court. Attended and provided input for mediation.