Marisa V. Jones Email & Phone Number

• Assigns counsel to defend lawsuits. Works with defense counsel to develop the litigation strategy. Reviews, analyzes and documents defense counsel correspondence and expert reviews. Coordinates investigation of claims.
• Conducts regularly scheduled claim conferences with carrier, hospital representatives and defense counsel to develop defense/settlement strategies and obtain settlement authority.
• Provides written and oral communication to insureds regarding commencement, settlement and/or disposition of lawsuits.
• Evaluates and coordinates resolution of insurance coverage issues and overlapping insurance coverage situations.
• Analyzes and quantifies damages. Establishes reserves for future claim management.
• Negotiates settlements with claimants or attorneys.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Defended hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare professionals in complex medical malpractice matters;
• Participated in all aspects of litigation, from inception to assisting through to trial, attend discovery and pretrial conferences;
• Instrumental in retaining experts to review cases for opinions and reviews;
• Conducted depositions, analyzed medical records, draft comprehensive analytical reports to risk managers and claims attorneys/insurance carriers;
• Prepared timely reports on conferences, litigation process, ensured appropriate defenses were leveraged for positive outcomes; Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to.
• Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.

East Meadow, NY

• Defense litigation of medical provider claims.
• Trained in insurance compliance, ethical practices, fair conduct of business, mandatory controls, internal policies and procedures, etc.
• Negotiated settlements with adversaries to reduce client's overall financial exposure.
• Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light; Researched and evaluated risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, applied effective risk.
• Handled litigation through discovery, trial and extensive contact with both clients and subject matter experts;
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

Mineola, NY

• Assisted in re-structuring and transitioning firm’s main income producing area into an organized, smooth functioning, revenue-producing unit by implementing tight formats, policies and procedures; responsible for brain.
• Considered as the “go-to” person for research and writing of briefs, templates, motions, and memoranda; responsible for analyzing legal and factual issues; researching appropriate laws and then preparing written.
• Handled cases with varying exposure and complexities, personally responsible for updating and keeping current numerous back-logged cases; increasing billing greater than 25%;
• Responsible for keeping Client’s Claims Department informed on defense strategies and case management goals.
• Delegated tasks and duties to support staff and ensuring the proper functioning of work flow; establishing and maintain key working relationships with clients by providing appropriate feedback on case management and.
• Responsible for proper follow through on “Best Practices” guidelines; resolve and troubleshoot facts and laws pertaining to judicial decisions in a timely manner.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude