Sam Barker Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA

Travelers Casualty And Surety, Federal Way, WA

• In addition to claim responsibilities, currently act as Regional Corporate Liaison for Underwriting. Accomplishments include:
• Drafting and presentation of Seminars for accounts and underwriters on such topics as Contractual Risk Mitigation and Contracting with Tribal Entities. Creation of White Papers on current issues such as Lease-Lease.
• Acting as Assigned counsel for specific large accounts by providing personal service on specific contractual and indemnity issues while strengthening business relationships in the process.
• Providing direct Underwriting support, specifically by review and revision of Indemnity and Bond Agreements as well as Construction Contractual provisions resulting in positive modification and accurate risk analysis.
• Development and recording of corporate webinars on such topics as Joint Ventures with 8A Contractors for use by Underwriting in training. In the claims arena, directly responsible for the successful negotiation and.

Guided and managed all aspects of closely held C corporation engaged in the purchase and sale of various cash flows, including Real Estate Contracts, Notes with Deeds of Trust, Structured Settlements, Annuities and Lottery Winnings. Directed national marketing and negotiation of transactions which increased annual volume of sales from $5-$10 million to.

Directed resolution of all facets related to claims against Fidelity, Errors and Omissions Policies, as well as Performance and Payment Bond claims for national surety company. Coordinated outside counsel with respect to defense and subrogation matters. Conducted field reviews of bonded contractors and facilitated completion of various public works.

Engaged primarily in commercial litigation. Drafted interrogatories and responses; researched, analyzed and interpreted various complex legal issues, as well as drafted pleadings for all stages of litigation in areas of Products Liability, Insurance Coverage, Collections, Bankruptcy and Environmental Law. Co-Leader of International Practice Group.

Researched law, wrote memos and trial briefs, primarily in the area of Worker's Compensation, for office representing the Department of Labor and Industry and the Horse Racing Commission.

Attained broker's license, completing state and national testing and registration requirements as well as receiving advanced product training in securities and the brokerage industry as a whole.

Jd Cum Laude, Law

Activities and Societies: Law Review

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics