RumbergerKirk attorneys Allan Rotlewicz and Robert Barton discussed litigation strategy and managing outside counsel during the 18th Annual Claims Education Conference presented by American Educational Institute, International Insurance Institute and Society of Claim Law Associates on May 3, 2023.

The seminar provided claims adjusters a better understanding of civil litigation, the various types of pleadings and when each may be used, strategies to evaluate settlement versus continued litigation and what options may be presented by defense counsel during the lawsuit. In addition, they reviewed the life of a lawsuit and topics to discuss with defense counsel at various stages.

Learning goals of the seminar included:

• Understand of how different decisions can impact the litigation
• Be better equipped to manage litigation and provide input to outside counsel regarding strategy
• Identify settlement opportunities and how to leverage the litigation to obtain better results