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National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2023 Annual Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals 25th Anniversary Annual Conference at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following sessions:

Meghan Rodda, together with Stephen Cyr of Derrevere, Stevens, Black & Cozad, will present “Subro 911: How to Resuscitate Your Subro Case” on Monday, November 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Susan Benson, along with Matthew Bachochin, Doug Bruening, Daran Kiefer, Caitlin Miller, Joe Pleasant, Glenna Roberts, and Deanna Smith will present “Mastering Challenges in an Automobile Subrogation Trial” on Monday, November 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm. (Part 1) and 1:00pm.-2:00pm. (Part 2).

Anooj Thakar, together with Thomas Sing and Jake Skaggs, will present “And Boom Goes the Dynamite: The Intricacies of Investigating Massive Explosions” on November 6th from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

Tim Poeschl and Patrick Jarosch will present “Builder’s Risk Subrogation: Worth the Risk?“ on Tuesday, November 7th from 10:30am-11:30am.

Tim Poeschl and Patrick Jarosch, together with Coleman Foley of AFICS and Patti Rutzinski of Secura, will present “Liar Liar–Courtroom/Deposition Testimony” on November 7th from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

ABA Forum on Construction Law

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the ABA 2023 Construction Law Foundation’s San Francisco Regional Program presented by the ABA Forum on Construction Law. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session:

Jordan Everakes, together with Kevin Marler of MC Consultants, will be speaking on masonry-related construction defect claims on November 3rd from 2:25pm-3:25pm.

San Francisco, California

Illinois Chapter of the IAAI Northern Zone Conference

Brad Gordon presented at the Northern Zone Conference for the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators in Aurora, Illinois.

Aurora, Illinois

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2022 Annual Conference

Tim Poeschl and Patrick Jarosch, together with Allison Pettey of AFICS and Paul Rocheford of Arthur Chapman, will present “Back to the Future–Zoom Deposition Tips, Tactics, and Tricks“ on Monday, November 7th from 1:00-2:00pm at the NASP 2022 Annual Conference.

David Fisk, along with Todd Metzger of Schaefer Engineering, will present “Let’s Get Physical–Considerations When Conducting Physical Experiments in Fire Investigations” on Tuesday, November 8th from 12:30-1:30pm at the NASP 2022 Annual Conference.

Marco Island, Florida

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2021 Spring Conference

Mark McGuire and Doug Rayburn, origin and cause investigator with Rayburn FSI, presented “Use of Advanced Drone-Based Sensors to Document and Analyze Fire Inspection Sites,” at the NASP 2021 Virtual Spring Conference.

Envista Forensics 2020 Webinar Series

Kevin Mosley, together with Brent Powell of Envista, presented a webinar entitled “Lightning Damage: Fact, Fiction or Somewhere In Between” for Envista Forensics 2020 Webinar Series.

Envista Forensics 2020 Webinar Series

David Evinger presented “Power Generation Claims: Root Causes and Reinstatement” for Envista Forensics 2020 Webinar Series.

Live Burn and Learn

Brad Gordon presented on the topic of fire cause prevention, as part of the Live Burn to Learn event for insurance industry representatives and risk managers.

Ankeny, Iowa

Hosts of 2019 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour

Grotefeld Hoffmann hosted the 2019 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour in Chicago, Illinois. During this biennial event, up-and-coming members of the Lloyd’s of London insurance market study insurance-related business. The event consisted of a live-burn demonstration and presentation of case studies by Grotefeld Hoffmann attorneys.

Chicago, Illinois

Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Claims Conference

On April 2, 2019, Emma Gaddipati and Mark McGuire presented, “Subrogation: Major Industry Trends,” at the 2019 PLRB Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo.

Indianapolis, Indiana

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2019 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference

Patrick Jarosh and Joel Radakovich presented “The Best Offense is a Good Offense – A Public Service Announcement: How to Be Proactive and Make Law While Doing So,” at the 2019 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference in Palm Springs, California.

Palm Springs, California

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2019 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference

Anooj Thakrar along with Michael Custer, of Kilgore Engineering, presented “Does This Change Your Opinion? Examining the Consequences of Ineffective Communication Among Carriers, Attorneys and Experts” at the 2019 Subrogation Litigation Conference.

Palm Springs, California