Eric Befeler Email & Phone Number

Portland, Maine Area

Livingston, N.J.

Practiced insurance defense and coverage litigation. Handled a diverse range of lawsuits in state and federal courts. Represented self-insureds and insureds, including major corporations and local municipal entities, under commercial general liability, excess and personal automobile policies. Defended cases involving significant injuries and death with multi-million dollar exposures. Advised insurance companies concerning underwriting issues.

Newark, N.J.

Mediated consumer complaints filed with or referred to the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Morristown, N.J.

Practiced insurance defense and coverage litigation, concentrating in healthcare law and insurance fraud. Prosecuted declaratory judgment actions against individual claimants, policyholders, and medical providers, including actions under the New Jersey Insurance Fraud Prevention Act that resulted in multi-million dollar savings to client insurance companies. Defended first-party arbitrations and lawsuits for benefits/coverage and third-party lawsuits under personal automobile and homeowners policies.

Princeton, N.J.

Represented plaintiffs and defendants in general litigation, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal.

Jersey City, N.J.

Performed legal research and drafted numerous memoranda and opinions. Responsible for daily administrative tasks involving judicial proceedings, including motions, orders to show cause and trials.

Montpelier, Vt

Performed legal research and drafted memoranda and opinions. Acted as bailiff for oral arguments before Supreme Court bench.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: American Jurisprudence Award for Legal Writing, Fall 1991 Thomas M. Debevoise Moot Court Competition, 1993 Rugby.

B.A., American History

Activities and Societies: Rugby Football Club The Tufts Daily

H.S.