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Letter from the Editor
Best regards, John Czuba Editor, Best's Directories of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters |
Member Spotlight
Timothy M. Thornton, Jr.
Timothy M. Thornton, Jr., partner with the insurance coverage and litigation firm Nelsen, Thompson, Pegue & Thornton, has more than 25 years experience providing legal counsel to major insurance carriers in coverage disputes. Mr. Thornton is regularly called upon by media and industry organizations to comment on insurance-related issues. He recently gave a presentation to the American Bar Association and authored an article on the same topic, "The Duty to Give Notice to Excess Insurers," published in The Brief, Volume 41, Number 2, Winter 2012. He has also participated in the A.M. Best Insurance Law Podcast, "Coverage for Claims Involving Patent Litigation and Advertising Injury," where he examined recent changes in advertising injury and the challenges presented with the new wave of technologies and coverage matters. Working with partner Elizabeth Farny and associate Michael Salem, Mr. Thornton achieved a partial summary judgment in a matter concerning coverage for violations of a rent control ordinance. The court held that the insurer owed no duty to pay attorney's fees awarded as a result of a knowing violation of the ordinance. A settlement was reached on the remaining claims in which contribution from the insurer was a fraction of potential exposure. With Mr. Thornton's many accomplishments, we are pleased to feature him in this edition.
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In the Press
Each quarter, "In the Press" brings you the most important press releases, announcements and achievements from Directories listees.
Personnel ChangesTitle | Firm Location/Date/Firm Name |
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Gross & Welch Law Firm Hires New Associate |
(Omaha, NE) October 23, 2012
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Awards/Recognitions/Nominations
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(Columbia, SC) September 17, October 2 & October 31, 2012
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Eleven Attorneys Selected by Peers for Michigan Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars 2012 |
(Grand Rapids, MI) September 26, 2012
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Wells Marble Attorneys Recognized for Achievements |
(Ridgeland, MS) October 11, 2012
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Gross & Welch Law Firm Receives First-Tier Ranking on "Best Law Firms 2012 - 2013" |
(Omaha, NE) November 1, 2012
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Barrett & McNagny LLP Listed in 2013 "Best Law Firms" Rankings |
(Fort Wayne, IN) November 8, 2012
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Firm News
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(Columbia, SC) September 13, 2012
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Clausen Miller LLP In London Is Recommended By Legal 500 & Recommended By Chambers & Partners - Latin America 2013 |
(Chicago, IL) September 25, 2012
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Workers' Comp Attorney Speaks at Educational Conference |
(Columbia, SC) October 3, 2012
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(Columbia, SC) October 8, 2012
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Barrett & McNagny LLP Joins International Legal Alliance TAGLaw® |
(Fort Wayne, IN) November 30, 2012
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Community Showcase |
School officials have worked tirelessly on the overwhelming task of getting these children — many of whom have only the clothes they wore at the time of evacuation — back to "normal," at least during the school day. This has been a ground-up effort. The first step was to have teachers conduct an assessment to determine which families are in need. The results of that assessment were compiled, calls for donations were made, and the school district set up a distribution center where children and their families could go to replace storm-soaked items. Read the full story.
Do you know of a firm or individual who has made a difference in their community? Visit our "Community Showcase" FAQ page to learn more about this feature or complete our "Community Showcase" Nomination Form. Nominations are accepted year-round.
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For the Record
Title of Article | Author/Firm |
How Do Captive Insurance Companies Underwrite and Price Direct Procurement Insurance Policies? |
Andrew Barile
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Social Media and Implications Related to Insurance Operations |
Richard J. Fidei, Esq. and Timothy F. Stanfield, Esq.
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BACK TO THE BASICS - Simple Steps to Take to Avoid Accidents on your Premises |
Maryalyce W. Cox
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10 Tactics and Advantages Debtors Have When You File Suit for Debt Recovery |
Dennis Falletti
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Legally Speaking
Each quarter, "Legally Speaking" highlights the newest Insurance Law Podcasts from A.M. Best. To listen to a podcast, please click on the podcast title. A new window containing an audio player will open. At the end of the podcast, please close the audio player window to return to your BestConnect newsletter. If you enjoy the podcasts below, be sure to visit our archive for other podcasts you may have missed.
Posted: Mon, 26 Nov 2012
Attorney Rich Fidei from the law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb, P.A. in Florida discusses privacy concerns with advancing technology in insurance. | |
Posted: Mon, 15 Oct 2012
Attorney Jean Golden from the law firm of Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago on insurance coverage liability for foodborne illness and what an insurer can do to minimize its risk. | |
Posted: Mon, 1 Oct 2012
Attorney Renee DeMoss, from the GableGotwals law firm in Oklahoma, discusses the catastrophic weather conditions in Oklahoma and its impact on homeowners and the insurance industry. | |
Posted: Wed, 19 Sep 2012
Attorney Sam Sorich, Of Counsel to the Sacramento, Calif., office of the law firm Barger & Wolen LLP, tackles recent legislation passed by the state of California, including a workers' compensation overhaul, and the potential impact on insureds and the upcoming election.. |
The industry received a respite in 2011, as employment and payrolls stabilized and overall net premium written volume increased by 10%. Read more about the challenges facing the workers' compensation line of business in this complimentary issue of Best's Special Report.
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In Brief
"In Brief" highlights important insurance industry news from A.M. Best's award-winning news publications. Access to full stories may require a subscription to the publication.
Title of Article | Article Date |
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ORSA Expected to Gain States' Support in Coming Years | Friday, November 30, 2012 |
AM Best: Market Impact of Hurricane Sandy May Be Limited | Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
Atlantic City's Casinos Could Be Hindered by Waiting Period in Post-Sandy Business Interruption Coverage | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
Beazley Underwriter: Hurricane Sandy Highlights Need for Environmental Risk Coverage | Wednesday, November 21, 2012 |
Kemper Expects Sandy Losses of $45 Million | Wednesday, November 21, 2012 |
Florida Supreme Court Delays Ruling in Citizens Property Insurance Case | Tuesday, November 20, 2012 |
It's the LawThe Law Digest is a summary of the insurance laws for each U.S. state and Canadian province. Our aim is to provide a reference source that covers some of the general insurance principles in leading case decisions. |
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Alabama courtesy of Spain & Gillon, L.L.C., Birmingham, AL
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Georgia courtesy of Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP, Atlanta, GA
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Indiana courtesy of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C., Indianapolis, IN
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Maine courtesy of Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger, Portland, ME
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Oklahoma courtesy of GableGotwals, Tulsa, OK
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Pennsylvania courtesy of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, Philadelphia, PA
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West Virginia courtesy of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Bridgeport, WV
To see the full list of updates, click below.
Notable Listings
New Listings
Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys
Abilene, TX
Florham Park, NJ
Santa Ana, CA
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
Southfield, MI
Athens, GA
Cleveland, OH
New York, NY
San Ramon, CA
Charleston, SC
Lincoln, NE
San Juan, PR
Montreal, QC
Albuquerque, NM
Birmingham, AL
New Haven, CT Atlanta, GA |
Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Adjusters
Malvern, PA
Joliet, IL Anchorage, AK |
Best's Directory of Recommended Expert Service Providers
Nautical Service Technologies, Inc. - Consultants |
Fort Myers, FL |
Notable Listing Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following listees with Major Anniversaries with Best's Directories this quarter:
Years | Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys | Location |
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50 | Davis, Clark, Butt, Carithers & Taylor, PLC | Fayetteville, AR |
25 | Reis, Urso, Ewald & Anderson, PC | Rutland, VT |
10 |
Uniondale, NY
Wilmington, NC
Philadelphia, PA
Cary, NC
Los Angeles, CA
Tulsa, OK
Bethesda, MD
New York, NY
New York, NY
Raleigh, NC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Raleigh, NC
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Tulsa, OK
Lexington, KY
Denver, CO
New Bern, NC
Tulsa, OK
Birmingham, AL
Portland, OR
New York, NY | |
Years | Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Adjusters | Location |
10 |
Watertown, SD
Richardson, TX
Fort Myers, FL | |
Years | Best's Directory of Recommended Expert Service Providers | Location |
10 |
New Harbor, ME
Chattanooga, TN
Englewood, CO |
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Upcoming Insurance Industry Trade Shows, Conventions and EventsView the latest schedule for up-to-date information on insurance industry events from the Meetings & Conventions database.
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Jan. 15, 2013 | New York, NY |
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America |
Jan. 20-22, 2013 | Naples, FL |
National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters |
Jan. 20-24, 2013 | Houston, TX |
Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. |
Jan. 28-30, 2013 | Orlando, FL |
Reinsurance Association of America |
Feb. 12-14, 2013 | Orlando, FL |
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies |
Feb. 19-21, 2013 | Atlanta, GA |