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Law School for Insurance Professionals

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Holiday Inn Amherst
1881 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 691-8181

About the Program

Please Note: This course is geared toward insurance professionals and does not carry MCLE credit for attorneys.

Join insurance industry professionals and their counsel for an interactive day exploring topics which confront insurance professionals daily.  New York's most respected attorneys will provide insights and updates on the law affecting the evaluation of claims, legal procedures, bad faith law in New York and the challenges of settling a civil lawsuit. 

This year's program will also address premises liability and auto liability and coverage issues.   

The program will also feature a segment on handling a case from the perspective of a judge or mediator.

Panelists will cover situations you encounter in your daily practice. Register today and guarantee your seat at the program.

A program coursebook will be distributed to all attendees the morning of the program.

Special rates available for CPCU Society and RIMS members.  Group rates also available.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.   Registration

9:00-9:05 a.m.             Welcome and Introductions

9:05-10:05 a.m.           An Overview of the Coverage Analysis

• Disclaimer, Partial Disclaimers and Reservation of Rights Letters
• Timely Notice Under a CGL, Auto, Homeowners Policy – The Prejudice Standard
• Right to Independent Counsel

   Speakers:     Mirna M. Santiago, Esq. (Albany)
                           Robert H. Coughlin, Esq. (Syracuse)
                           Dan D. Kohane, Esq. (Buffalo and Long Island)
                           Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Esq. (NYC)

10:05-10:55 a.m.          Addressing Fraud in First and Third Party Claims, How to Identify, Investigate and Protect Yourself

  Speakers:       Edward B. Flink, Esq. (Albany)
                            Eileen E. Buholtz, Esq. (Syracuse)
                            Roy A. Mura, Esq. (Buffalo)
                            Harold L. Moroknek, Esq. (Long Island)
                            Donald J. Tucker, Esq. (NYC)

10:55-11:05 a.m.         Break

11:05-12:00 p.m.         Auto Liability and Coverage Issues – Overview and Update

• Uninsured and Supplementary Uninsured Coverage
• Exploring Alternate Sources of Insurance
• Rentals, Leases, Pizza Delivery, Livery, Permissive Use

  Speakers:      Kenneth A. Krajewski, Esq.  (Albany)
                           Kristen M. Benson, Esq. (Syracuse)
                           Joseph M. Schnitter, Esq. (Buffalo)
                           Jonathan Dachs, Esq. (Long Island)
                           Mirna M. Santiago, Esq. (NYC)

12:00-1:10 p.m.           Lunch

1:10-2:05 p.m.             Premises Liability Update

• Handling a Slip and Fall, Negligent Security and Dram Shop Action
• General Principles and Special Considerations
• Reasonable Care Standard, Notice, Creation of Defect
• Admissible Evidence and Retention of Experts

  Speakers:     Jennifer L. Dominelli, Esq. (Albany)
                          Therese Wiley Dancks, Esq. (Syracuse)
                          Thomas P. Cunningham, Esq. (Buffalo)
                          Frederick C. Johs, Esq. (Long Island)
                          Richard W. Dawson, Esq. (NYC)

2:05-2:55 p.m.             Update on Bad Faith in New York

• Proper File Handling and Documentation
• They Want What? Discovery in Bad Faith Actions
• Available Damages in First and Third Party Claims

  Speakers:       Jason Shaw, Esq. (Albany)
                            Steven E. Peiper, Esq. (Syracuse)
                            Paul D. McCormick, Esq. (Buffalo)
                            Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Esq. (Long Island)
                            Janet P. Ford, Esq. (NYC)

2:55-3:05 p.m.             Break

3:05-3:55 p.m.             Settling a Civil Lawsuit – Protecting and Enforcing Your Rights

• Liens and Rights of Subrogation
• Workers Compensation
• Medicare, APIP

  Speakers:     William T. Little, Esq. (Albany)
                          Matthew Lenhard, Esq. (Syracuse)
                          Maureen G. Fatcheric, Esq. (Buffalo)
                          Emilio F. Grillo, Esq. (Long Island)
                          Robert J. Permutt, Esq. (NYC)

3:55-4:25 p.m.              Handling a Case from the Perspective of a Judge or Mediator

                                        • How Can You Assist the Court/Mediator in Resolving Cases Favorably
                                        • What You Always Wanted to Ask a Judge But Couldn’t

  Speakers:      David S. Howe, Esq. (Albany)
                           Hon. James E. Morris (Syracuse)
                           Daniel J. Marren, Esq. (Buffalo)
                           Hon. George J. Silver (Long Island)
                           Hon. Allen Z. Hurkin-Torres (NYC)

4:25-4:30 p.m.              Questions

4:30 p.m.                        Adjournment

Program Faculty

Overall Planning Chair

Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP
Melville, New York

Chair, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section

 Thomas J. Maroney, Esq.
Maroney O’Connor LLP
New York City 

Speakers 

Albany:                      Edward B. Flink, Esq. (Chair), Flink Smith LLC, Albany * Jennifer L. Dominelli, Esq., Flink Smith LLC, Albany * David S. Howe, Esq., Porter Nordby Howe LLP, Syracuse * Kenneth A. Krajewski, Esq., Brown & Kelly, LLP, Buffalo * William T. Little, Esq., Bailey Kelleher & Johnson, Albany * Mirna M. Santiago, Esq., White Fleischner & Fino, White Plains * Jason Shaw, Esq., Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Albany .

Syracuse:                    Lisa G. Berrittella, Esq. (Co-Chair), Trevett Cristo Salzer & Andolina P.C., Rochester * Steven E. Peiper, Esq. (Co-Chair), Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., Buffalo * Kristen M. Benson, Esq., Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet PC, Syracuse * Eileen E. Buholtz, Esq., Connors & Corcoran, PLLC, Rochester * Robert H. Coughlin, Jr., Esq., Flink Smith LLC, Albany * Therese Wiley Dancks, Esq., Gale & Dancks, LLC, Syracuse * Matthew Lenhard, Esq., Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham & Coppola LLC, Rochester * Hon. James E. Morris, Morris and Morris, Rochester.

Buffalo:                      Kenneth A. Krajewski, Esq. (Chair), Brown & Kelly, LLP, Buffalo * Thomas P. Cunningham, Esq., Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham & Coppola LLC, Buffalo * Maureen G. Fatcheric, Esq., Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC, Syracuse * Dan D. Kohane, Esq., Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., Buffalo * Daniel J. Marren, Esq., Confidential Law Clerk to Hon. Paula Feroleto, JSC, Buffalo * Paul D. McCormick, Esq., Goldberg Segalla LLP, Buffalo * Roy A. Mura, Esq., Mura & Storm PLLC, Buffalo * Joseph M. Schnitter, Esq., Brown & Kelly, LLP, Buffalo.

Long Island:              Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Esq. (Chair), Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Melville * Jonathan Dachs, Esq., Shayne, Dachs, Corker, Sauer & Dachs, LLP, Mineola * Emilio F. Grillo, Esq., Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC, New York City * Frederick C. Johs, Esq., Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Melville * Dan D. Kohane, Esq., Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., Buffalo * Harold L. Moroknek, Esq., Hodges Walsh & Slater LLP, White Plains * Hon. George J. Silver, Civil Court, Kings County.

New York City:         Mirna M. Santiago, Esq. (Chair), White Fleischner & Fino, LLP, White Plains * Richard W. Dawson, Esq., Conway, Farrell, Curtin & Kelly, P.C., New York City * Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Esq., Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Melville * Janet P. Ford, Esq., White Fleischner & Fino, LLP, New York City * Hon. Allen Z. Hurkin-Torres, JAMS Mediator, New York City * Robert J. Permutt, Esq., Regional Assistant General Counsel, Nationwide Insurance Company, Elmsford * Donald J. Tucker, Esq., Regional Assistant General Counsel, Nationwide Insurance Company, East Amherst.       

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to each attendee. The New York State Bar Association is not an accredited provider of Continuing Education “CE” programs for insurance professionals. Program attendees must follow up in their respective jurisdictions to obtain “CE” credits for participation in this course.Please Note: This course is geared toward insurance professionals and does not carry MCLE credit for attorneys.

Directions

The last day to pre-register online was September 27, 2011.

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BUFF-REGISTRATION	$80.00
GROUP RATE (GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE)	$70.00

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BUFF-REGISTRATION	$80.00
CPCU AND RIMS MEMBERS	$70.00

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BUFF-REGISTRATION	$80.00

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.