Demystifying Insurance Bad Faith Claims: Litigation Red Flags and Tactics

There are many types of cases that may constitute the filing of a bad faith claim. The varying jurisdictions surrounding this area of law also pose additional uncertainties making it harder for insurance companies to devise effective litigation tactics. Thus, it is of vital importance for practitioners to be in the know of the common red flags and pitfalls to avoid potential liability claims and other financial damages.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the scenarios that may constitute risks for bad faith claims. Speakers, among other things, will analyze the varying jurisdictions that insurers should be wary of. They will also offer practical litigation strategies in this ever-changing legal landscape.

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Managing Partner at Burton Kelley, LLP
Michelle Burton is Managing Partner of Burton Kelley, LLP. Her decades of experience include complex coverage analysis, successful trial and appellate work, Umpiring property appraisals, as well as client training in a range of subjects. Before forming Burton Kelley, she ran the successful practice of Shoecraft Burrton LLP for sixteen years. Ms. Burton has long-term clients who appreciate her tireless dedication to serving their legal needs and consistently delivering excellent legal results.

Managing Partner Rebar Kelly
Kimberly M. Parson, Esq. is the Managing Partner for the New Jersey office of Rebar Kelly, in the firm’s Saddle Brook, New Jersey office, where she represents clients in complex commercial litigation, focusing on insurance coverage, general commercial litigation, personal injury liability, legal and medical malpractice, products liability, environmental liability and mass torts. Her practice also involves providing coverage opinions and advice to insurance carriers concerning their coverage obligations under several types of insurance policies including comprehensive general liability, group property and casualty lines, public entity insurance, specialty and professional risk, excess, contractors, automobile liability, E&O insurance, D&O coverage, cyber insurance, and employer’s liability coverage.

Partner RumbergerKirk
Brett Carey practices in the areas of insurance coverage, bad faith, and commercial litigation. He represents insurers in first and third party coverage matters, including claims involving personal and commercial lines of insurance, and claims involving extra-contractual liability and bad faith disputes. He also has extensive experience representing insurance companies and other clients in contract disputes and claims of fraud and misrepresentation.