Overview

This seminar addresses the newest developments and hot topics in extracontractual insurance claims in Washington State, along with a discussion of the differences between Washington and Oregon in regard to insurance bad faith. The seminar is co-hosted by two experienced insurance counsel with both policyholder and insurer backgrounds, and addresses a number of topics from both perspectives.

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the different types of insurance extracontractual claims, discovery issues involving these claims, ethical considerations which arise in regard to bad faith, and successful mediation tips in resolving these types of claims.

On Demand    This seminar is available via On Demand, which will allow you to view the recording from computer.                     Please read the System Requirements for the On Demand prior to ordering.                        This Program will NOT currently work on a MAC. There was a recent update to the media player and it is not compatible to the MAC. Microsoft is working to fix this problem. This seminar must be downloaded and viewed before it expires on August 16, 2013 If you have questions call 800-574-4852 or send an email to info@theseminargroup.net

Credits: See the credit section for full information
WA MCLE - 5.5 Hours of Self-Study Credit, including 1.0 Hours of Ethics Credit
OR CLE - 5.25 General & 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits
Paralegal - 6.25 Hours of CLE Credits, including 1.0 Hours in Ethics

Who Should Attend:
Attorneys & Legal Staff
Executives
Business Owners
Insurance Brokers
Claims Adjusters
In-House Risk Managers
Public Adjusters
Anyone Involved in the Insurance Claims Handling Process

Agenda

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Faculty

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Thomas Lether, Program Co-Chair, is the Owner and Managing Shareholder of Lether & Associates PLLC. He has built his business with a simple approach: efficiency, client service, and results. He has been involved in insurance and commercial litigation since 1988. His primary clients include national insurance companies, several smaller insurers and independent adjusting firms. His practice predominantly involves the representation of insurance companies and individuals in the investigation, adjustment and defense of suspected fraudulent insurance claims.

Michael R. Wrenn, Program Co-Chair, is Managing Partner of Wrenn Bender McKown & Ring LLLP. His practice includes representation of insureds in insurance coverage litigation and general business litigation in state and federal courts. He represents a number of local and national companies in evaluating and litigating business cases and insurance coverage issues. His clients include companies in the truck manufacturing, chemical distribution, wood treating, cement manufacturing, well drilling, waste hauling, and landfill industries, as well as municipalities with insurance coverage claims.

Tyna Ek, an attorney with Soha & Lang PS, focuses on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, medical and legal malpractice defense, catastropic pesonal injury defense, and appellate work. Her coverage experience includes environmental and mold coverage, first and third-party coverage, personal and commercial lines, and complex reinsurance litigation.

Thomas V. Harris is an arbitrator, mediator and private judge with Washington Arbitration and Mediation Service (WAMS). His areas of expertise include construction defects and injuries, medical and professional negligence, products liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, and contracts/business claims. He is certified to serve as a Rule 39.1 mediator for federal court cases.

Seth H. Row, a partner with Parsons Farnell & Grein LLP, is an experienced litigator and legal advisor with an active practice in both Oregon and Washington. He focuses on helping corporate clients resolve complex insurance, business, and employment disputes efficiently and successfully, whether through litigation, arbitration, negotiated settlement or appeal.

Tristan Swanson, an attorney with Ashbaugh Beal LLP, practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law and insurance recovery. He previously worked in the Criminal Litigation Division of the Attorney General’s Office, State of Washington. He is a member of the Associated General Contractors of Washington and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington.

Daniel E. Thenell is the founder of Thenell Law Group PC. His practice focuses on the investigation and litigation of Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claims and first and third party coverage claims. Within his areas of practice, he is experienced in the bad faith and claim coverage issues inherent in first party SIU investigations and litigation.

Credits

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This seminar is approved for the following credits

WA MCLE
This course has been approved by the Washington State Bar for 6.0 hours of Washington MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit. Self-Study credit may be available.

This course has been approved for 5.5 hours of Washington MCLE self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of ethics credit by the Washington State Bar.

OR CLE
This course is approved by the Oregon State Bar for 5.25 General and 1.0 Ethics CLE credits. - The Seminar Group is an Accredited Sponsor.

Construction Risk & Insurance Specialists
This course has been approved by the IRMI for 7.0 hours of CRIS reaccreditation credits.

WA Insurance
This course is approved by the State of Washington, Office of the Insurance Commissioner for 7.0 credit hours including 1.0 ethics hours

Paralegal
This seminar has been approved by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations for 6.25 hours of Continuing Legal Education credits, including 1.0 hours in ethics.

If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.

Information on Continuing Education Credits

Fees

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Single Registration	$525.00
2 or more (each)	$500.00
Government Employee	$425.00
New Associate	$390.00
Paralegal	$390.00
Insurance Professional	$390.00
Student	$327.00
Printed Course Materials	$125.00
DVD Homestudy	$550.00
Downloadable Course Materials	$100.00
On Demand (All Sessions)	$525.00
On Demand Session 1	$100.00
On Demand Session 2	$75.00
On Demand Session 3	$50.00
On Demand Session 4	$75.00
On Demand Session 5	$75.00
On Demand Session 6	$100.00
On Demand Session 7	$100.00

Fee Description

Cancellation Policy

We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 7/20/2012.

Location

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This seminar is being held at:

Crowne Plaza Seattle

1113 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-464-1980

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