Trial Strategies for Winning Your Construction Case
Presented by Roseann Coughlin, Pete Fowler and Scott Rembold
Is taking a case to trial rolling the dice or standing up to bullies? In theory, once we've realistically analyzed a claim, but the opposition won't settle for something reasonable, then we should let the jury decide. But cases that actually make it to trial are always complicated by something; or a hundred somethings. Our program explores the work necessary to analyze, evaluate, and present a complex construction claim at trial or arbitration, from insurance, legal, and expert perspectives. We will share war stories, discuss what we considered before trial, and how things worked out.
Join us for our presentation in partnership with the CLM.
Date: Aug. 8, 2019
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Program Outline
Introduction
War Story One: Subrogation of a Construction Defect Claim
The Project
The Problem
The Solution
The Lessons
From the Insurer’s Perspective
From the Expert’s Perspective
From the Attorney’s Perspective
War Story Two: Landlord-Tenant Arbitration Dispute
The Project
The Problem
The Solution
The Lessons
From the Insurer’s Perspective
From the Expert’s Perspective
From the Attorney’s Perspective
War Story Three: Trial Saves Contractor $500,000 in Damage Claims
The Project
The Problem
The Solution
The Lessons
From the Insurer’s Perspective
From the Expert’s Perspective
From the Attorney’s Perspective
Lessons Review
Q&A
Presenters
Roseann Coughlin
Construction Claims Supervisor, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Roseann has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and is a licensed adjuster in 29 states. In addition to construction defect supervision and claims handling she has held supervisory position in personal lines insurance as well as previously handling complex litigation of various types of general liability claims including Products Liability, Premises Liability, Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Advertising Injury and Personal Injury.
Pete Fowler
President, Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Pete Fowler is a construction consultant, professional cost estimator, and President of Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. (PFCS), a general building contractor in California and Oregon. Pete received a B.S. in Construction Management from CSU, Chico. He has held certifications from AAMA, ASPE, ICBO, and others. Pete has published articles in national magazines, and has been invited to speak by the most important groups in the building industry.
Scott Rembold
Partner, Rembold Hirschman | Email Scott
Scott practices in the areas on Insurance Defense, Construction, General Civil Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation and First Party Property Defense. Scott is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest-possible rating. Scott has been selected as a Top 100 Florida Super Lawyer on multiple occassions and was the Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation by American Lawyer Media in 2012, and the Top Rated Lawyer in Construction in 2013.