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Patrick P. Jarosch Selected to the 2025 Minnesota Rising Stars List
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Patrick P. Jarosch has been selected to the 2024 Minnesota Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of […]
David Fisk and Joel Radakovich to Present at the Houston Claims Association’s May 2025 CE Luncheon
David Fisk and Joel Radakovich of our Dallas and Austin offices will be presenting “Construction Defect Subrogation Challenges” at the Houston Claims Association’s May 2025 CE Luncheon on May 14, 2025. The one-hour session will address unique challenges and pitfalls that claims professionals need to be aware of when considering and supporting subrogation claims arising […]
Tim Poeschl to Present at the Minnesota Chapter of the IAAI 2025 Annual Spring Conference
Tim Poeschl from our Minneapolis office will be presenting “Fires and Fortunes” with Ben Sorenson from Yost & Baill, Domonic Novak from Novak Investigations, and Scott Hovaldt from North Star Mutual at the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (MNIAAI) 2025 Annual Spring Conference on May 14, 2025. Their session will explore […]
2024 Whitemore Fire Consultants’ Seminar
Tim Poeschl will present “Expert Opinions, Know When To Hold Them, Know When To Fold Them” from 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. at the 2024 Whitemore Fire Consultants’ Seminar, “Huddle Up, It Takes a Team” on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Lakeville, Minnesota. This presentation focuses on how attorneys, adjusters and experts need to work together to have opinions […]
Lawrence T. Bowman and David H. Fisk Recognized in Best Lawyers®
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Lawrence T. Bowman and David H. Fisk were recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Larry was included for his work in Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation-Construction, and Litigation-Insurance, and David was included for his work in Construction Law. For the 2025 edition of The Best […]
2024 Indiana Fire Investigation Conference
Brad Gordon will present “Legal Considerations During Your Investigation” from 8:00a.m.-11:30a.m. at the 2024 Indiana Fire Investigation Conference on Tuesday, August 13 in Danville, Indiana.
Patrick P. Jarosch and Meghan M. Rodda Selected to the 2024 Minnesota Rising Stars List
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Patrick P. Jarosch and Meghan M. Rodda have been selected to the 2024 Minnesota Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is […]
MNIAAI Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Course
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators’ Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony course on June 28, 2024. The Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony course walks fire investigators through the experience of testifying as an expert witness in a real case. During the course, investigators will spend […]
Hosts of 2024 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour
Grotefeld Hoffmann had the honor of hosting the 2024 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour in Miami, Florida. During this biennial event, up-and-coming members of the Lloyd’s of London insurance market study insurance-related businesses. Joel Radakovich and Meghan Rodda organized the event, which featured presentations and discussion with scientists from University of Miami Rosenstiel […]
2024 Combined Claims Conference-Wild, Wild West of Claims
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the 2024 Combined Claims Conference-Wild, Wild West of Claims in Garden Grove, California on May 13-15. Susan Benson, William Hoffmann, and Jeffery Korinko will be attending. The CCC kicks off on Monday, May 13 with the Bill King Memorial Golf Tournament, which helps fund the CCC Scholarship […]
2024 Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) Conference
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the 2024 Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) Conference in London. The 2024 PICG Conference theme is “Not every loss is a Catastrophe” – back to basics and focusing on what we do as an industry. If you are attending, be sure to check out the following session: […]
National Wildland Fire Conference
Grotefeld Hoffmann is one of several hosts of several hosts of the National Wildland Fire Conference, which has previously been known as the Wildfire Litigation Conference and is back in 2024. The three-day event being held April 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California brings together a diverse group of […]
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 75th Anniversary International Training Conference
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 75th Anniversary International Training Conference. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session: Brad Gordon, together with Daniel Jaeger of Chubb, Jack Roble of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, and Jason Mardirosian of IAAI will present a […]
Adam Romney Admitted to “Unity and Will” Order
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Adam Romney has been admitted into the prestigious “Unity and Will” Order by Ukraine’s unicameral parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The award recognizes the work of United Ukraine, a charity Adam co-founded, that focuses on direct support for civilians adversely impacted by the war in Ukraine. In the early months of […]
2024 Power Conference
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to sponsor the 2024 Power Conference at New York Marriott Downtown as a Bronze Sponsor. Larry Bowman and David Fisk of Grotefeld Hoffmann’s Dallas office represented the firm at the conference, which included a keynote address on AI and discussions about conventional power generation, complex mining losses, the current state of […]
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Spring Conference
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals Spring Conference at The Hotel Hersey in Hersey, Pennsylvania. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session: Laura Johnson and Zach Lucio will present “The Basic Standard of Care: The Reasonably Prudent Person Standard” on Thursday, March 21st […]
Forensics Engineering Conference
Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the 2024 Forensic Engineering Conference at UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering. The Forensic Engineering Conference is designed for civil, architectural, and mechanical engineers. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session: David Fisk, together with Juan Carlos Araiza of EFI Global, will present […]
Grotefeld Hoffmann Argues Before Sixth Circuit
Grotefeld Hoffmann recently argued before the Sixth Circuit on behalf of insurers that the federal government is responsible for property damage from the 2016 Chimney Tops 2 wildfire because the National Park Service breached mandatory safety protocols during the initial stages of the wildfire. Jonathan Tofilon of the firm’s Geneva office argued before the panel.
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 […]
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 sessions: Jordan Everakes, together with Kevin Marler of MC Consultants, will be speaking on masonry-related construction defect claims on […]
Lawrence T. Bowman and David H. Fisk Selected to 2023 Texas Super Lawyers List
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Lawrence T. Bowman and David H. Fisk were selected to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers List. Once a year, Super Lawyers invites lawyers in each state to nominate the top attorneys they’ve personally observed in action, and Super Lawyers’ attorney-led research staff identifies other outstanding lawyers who have been overlooked […]
Jessica Odum Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Jessica Odum was recognized in the fourth edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in Product Liability Litigation. For the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, more than 2.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 25,000 lawyers honored in the […]
Lawrence T. Bowman and David H. Fisk Recognized in Best Lawyers®
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Lawrence T. Bowman and David H. Fisk were recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Construction Law. For the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 13.7 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in […]
Patrick P. Jarosch and Meghan M. Rodda Named a Rising Star
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Patrick P. Jarosch and Meghan M. Rodda were named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2023. Once a year, Super Lawyers invites lawyers in each state to nominate the top attorneys they’ve personally observed in action, and Super Lawyers’ attorney-led research staff identifies other outstanding lawyers […]
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.
Michael J. Scola Named a Rising Star
Grotefeld Hoffmann proudly shares that Michael J. Scola was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2023. Once a year, Super Lawyers invites lawyers in each state to nominate the top attorneys they’ve personally observed in action, and Super Lawyers’ attorney-led research staff identifies other outstanding lawyers who have been overlooked […]
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 […]
Meghan M. Rodda Named a Rising Star
Meghan M. Rodda was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2022, a recognition of the top up-and-coming attorneys awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of practicing attorneys in Minnesota.
Envista Forensics Insights Article
Jordan Everakes co-authored an Insights Article titled “Fire Protection Systems Need Fire Protection Engineers” with Adam Farnham and Andrew Bennett for Envista Forensics Knowledge Center.
Jordan Everakes Appointed Partner
Grotefeld Hoffmann is pleased to announce the elevation of Jordan Everakes to partner. Mr. Everakes works in the firm’s San Francisco, California office.
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.
Maura Walsh Ochoa and Waylon J. Pickett Named California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year for 2021
Maura Walsh Ochoa and Waylon J. Pickett were named California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year for 2021 by the Daily Journal. The California Attorney of the Year award recognizes attorneys for outstanding achievements in specific areas of law. Ms. Ochoa and Mr. Pickett were recognized for their work as co-lead subrogation counsel in the Woolsey […]
Patrick Jarosch Appointed Partner
Grotefeld Hoffmann is pleased to announce the elevation of Patrick Jarosch to partner. Mr. Jarosch works in the firm’s Minneapolis, Minnesota office.
David Evinger Inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame
David S. Evinger was inducted into the University of Jamestown Alumni Hall of Fame. In January, David will also be joining the University Board of Trustees.
Mark McGuire Named a Rising Star
Mark L. McGuire was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2021.
Michael Scola Named a Rising Star
Michael J. Scola was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2021.
Maura Walsh Ochoa Named Top Women Lawyer for 2020
Maura Walsh Ochoa was named to the Daily Journal’s “Top 100 Women Lawyers” in California list for 2020. The list, published in both the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal, recognizes California attorneys with excellent lawyering and leadership skills among women attorneys in California and legal work making a significant impact.
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.
Michael Scola Named a Rising Star
Michael J. Scola was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2020.
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.
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.
Mark Grotefeld Named a Super Lawyer
Mark S. Grotefeld was named a Super Lawyer by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2019.
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.
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.
Envista Forensics 2019 Webinar Series
Kevin Mosley and Cristina Gonzalez presented a webinar entitled “The ABCs of Electrical Failure Claims” for Envista Forensics 2019 Webinar Series.
Michael Scola Named a Rising Star
Michael J. Scola was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service for 2019.
Mark Grotefeld Appointed Principal on the NFPA Fire Investigations (FIA-AAA) Committee
On January 9, 2019, Mark Grotefeld was appointed Principal on the National Fire Protection Association Fire Investigations (FIA-AAA) Committee.
Lynn Weaver Boyle Appointed Circuit Judge of Cook County
On December 17, 2018, Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced the appointment of Partner, Lynn Weaver Boyle as an At-Large Cook County Circuit Judge. Lynn Weaver Boyle’s appointment takes effect January 11, 2019.
Kathleen Reid Featured in DRI Publication for Recent Victory
Kathleen Reid’s summary judgment victory for J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. was featured in DRI’s The Voice, “And the Defense Wins,” on December 12, 2018.
Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Claims Conference
Brad Gordon, together with Doug Rayburn of Rayburn Fire Scene Investigation and Alison Sammartano of Allstate Insurance Group, presented “Avoiding Subrogation Pitfalls: A Roundtable Discussion,” at the 2018 PLRB Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2017 Annual Conference
Anooj Thakrar and Michael Scola, together with Nick Olson of Rimkus Consulting Group and Derek Starr of SEA Limited, presented “Remember the Alamo: A Step by Step Process for Corralling the Large Loss Scene Inspection,” at the NASP 2017 Annual Conference.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2017 Annual Conference
Todd Harshman presented the “State of Affairs” for the Legislative Affairs Committee at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2017 Annual Conference.
Texas Association of Mutual Insurance Companies 82nd Annual Convention
Mark Grotefeld and Anooj Thakrar presented, “Subrogation Principles in Product Cases,” at the Texas Association of Mutual Insurance Companies 82nd Annual Convention and Seminar.
Forensic Expert Witness Association-Dallas Chapter
Mark Grotefeld presented “Manmade Disasters,” at the Forensic Expert Witness Association- Dallas Chapter Meeting and Workshop.
Loss Executives Association (LEA) Spring Educational Conference
David Evinger and Daniel Berglund attended the LEA Spring Educational Conference.
Hosts of 2017 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour
Grotefeld Hoffmann hosted the 2017 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour in Santa Monica, California. During this biennial event, up-and-coming members of the Lloyd’s of London insurance market study insurance-related businesses. While the event was organized by Patrick Jarosch, David Evinger and Waylon Pickett also presented case studies on oxidizer explosions.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921 Committee Conference
David Evinger attended the NFPA 921 Committee Conference, where he participated in discussions regarding the content of the 2020 edition of the NFPA 921.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2017 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference
Todd Harshman presented “Right to Repair Acts-Their Impact on the Construction and Subrogation Industries” at the NASP 2017 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2017 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference
Anooj Thakrar, Kevin Mosley, and Lynn Weaver Boyle presented “Silent But Deadly-Issues that May Be Fatal to Your Construction Claim” at the NASP 2017 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference.
Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
Mark Grotefeld and Waylon Pickett attended the 2017 Wildland Fire Litigation Conference.
ABA Property Insurance Law Committee Annual Spring Meeting
Daniel Berglund presented “Payback: When is the Insurer Entitled to Repayment?” at the American Bar Association Property Insurance Law Committee Annual Spring Meeting.
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Anooj Thakrar and Kevin Mosley attended the 2017 CLM Annual Conference.
Wills for Heroes
Lynn Weaver Boyle participated in the Chicago Bar Association Wills for Heroes Program, assisting Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department personnel, as well as other law enforcement personnel and first responders, with estate planning documents.
Anooj M. Thakrar was Named a Rising Star
Anooj M. Thakrar was named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2017.
Loss Executives Association 86th Annual Meeting and Mid-Winter Education Program
David Evinger, Daniel Berglund, and Patrick Jarosch attended the LEA 86th Annual Meeting and Mid-Winter Educational Program.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Annual Conference
Todd Harshman, together with Kammy Poff of Allstate Insurance and Joseph Willis of Trover Solutions, Inc., presented the “State of Affairs” for the Legislative Affairs Committee at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Annual Conference.
Presentation of “Recent Developments, Trends and Decisions in Property Subrogation” to National Insurer
Brad Gordon and Emma Gaddipati presented “Recent Developments, Trends, and Decisions in Property Subrogation” to a national insurer’s claims office.
Live Burn to Learn
On September 14, 2016, Brad Gordon presented, “Investigation, Spoliation and Privilege…What Should I Share with Third Parties,” at the Unified live burn and seminar entitled, “Live Burn to Learn.”
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921
Mark Grotefeld has been invited to participate in a Task Group for NFPA 921-Chapter 28 Wildfire Investigations. The objective of this Task Group is to review and propose updates to Chapter 28 Wildfire Investigations for the 2020 Edition of NFPA 921. Ultimately, the proposals, recommendations and updates of the Task Group will be considered and voted on by […]
Presentation of “Illinois Claims Handling” to National Insurer
William Hoffmann, Kathleen Reid and Jonathan Tofilon presented “Illinois Claims Handling,” an accredited continuing education course, to a national insurer’s claims office.
In Indiana an AIA Agreement is an “Any Insurance Agreement.”
Joel Radakovich authors “In Indiana an AIA Agreement is an “Any Insurance Agreement.” To What Extent Does the AIA Subrogation Waiver Bar Recovery for Damage to a Property Where Construction Work is Being Performed?” for Subrogator Magazine.
DRI Retail and Hospitality Litigation and Claims Management Seminar
Kathleen Reid presented “Keeping Your Cool-How to Handle an Unruly Attorney,” at the DRI Retail and Hospitality Litigation and Claims Management Seminar in Chicago, Illinois on May 5, 2016.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference
William Hoffmann, along with John Foster, presented “Aggregation of Product Liability Claims: What Does the Future Hold?” at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference
Waylon Pickett presented “Follow the Testing: Finding Product Liability Evidence at Underwriters Laboratories,” at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Fire Investigation for the Insurance Professional
Brad Gordon and Emma Gaddipati presented, “What and What Not Must Be Shared With Third Parties,” at the Fire Investigation for the Insurance Professional joint training event, sponsored by the Illinois IAAI, IASIU, NSPII,and NASP organizations.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference
William Hoffmann, along with Tom Paolini and Bob Stutman, presented “Spark Notes: Current Trends in Product Liability on CSST, Small Appliance, and Plumbing Failure Claims,” at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference
Mark McGuire attended National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921 Conference
David Evinger, a member of the NFPA 921 committee, attended the NFPA 921 Conference in Redondo Beach, California.
Wills for Heroes
Lynn Weaver Boyle participated in the Chicago Bar Association Wills for Heroes Program for Chicago Police and Chicago Fire Department personnel.
Involving Subrogation Counsel
Todd Harshman and Waylon Pickett author an article entitled, “Involving Subrogation Counsel,” published in Subrogator Magazine.
Construction Defect Prelitigation Notice Requirements Called Into Question
Todd Harshman co-authors an article entitled, “Construction Defect Prelitigation Notice Requirements Called Into Question,” published in Subrogator Magazine.
Waylon J. Pickett Named a Rising Star
Waylon Pickett was named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2016.
Anooj M. Thakrar was Named a Rising Star
Anooj M. Thakrar named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2016.
Loss Executives Association’s 85th Annual Meeting
David Evinger and Daniel Berglund attended the Loss Executives Association’s 85th Annual Meeting.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter
Maura Walsh Ochoa co-chaired the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter meeting in Berkeley, California, along with Eric Schroeder of Culbreth Schroeder.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter
Waylon Pickett presented at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter meeting, with Christopher Curtis of CBC Geospatial, regarding LiDar Technology.
Aggregating Losses to Successfully Litigate High-Profile Cases
Mark Grotefeld authors an article entitled, “Aggregating Losses to Successfully Litigate High-Profile Cases,” published in Subrogator Magazine.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2015 Annual Conference
Todd Harshman, together with Kammy Poff of Allstate Insurance and Joseph Willis of Trover Solutions, Inc., presented “State of Affairs for the Legislative Affairs Committee” at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2015 Annual Conference.
DRI- The Voice of the Defense Bar, Annual Conference
Kathleen Reid attended DRI Annual Meeting.
College of DuPage Homeland Education Center
Amy Dvorak presented “Exploring the Private Sector-Public Sector Relationship in Fire Loss Investigations” at the College of DuPage Homeland Education Center.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter
Maura Walsh Ochoa co-chaired the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter meeting.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter
Waylon Pickett, along with Christopher Curtis of CBC Geospatial, presented on the topic of LiDar Technology, at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Northern California Chapter meeting.
Subrogation Recovery Principles in Products Cases
Mark Grotefeld and Anooj Thakrar presented “Subrogation Recovery Principles in Products Cases” to a group of claims specialists from an insurance guaranty association.
Subrogation Recovery in Landlord / Tenant Situations
Mark McGuire and Brad Gordon presented “Subrogation Recovery in Landlord / Tenant situations” to claim specialists from a national insurance carrier.
Fire / Arson Investigator Program
Amy Dvorak served as a guest lecturer at the Fire/Arson Investigator Program at the City of Chicago, Office of Fire Investigations.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo
David Evinger presented, along with Randy Watson, Rick Hammond, Roger Krupp, Stuart Sklar, and Terry Dawn Hewitt, on “The Fire Investigator as Expert Witness: a Review of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033” at the 2015 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo.
International Arson Insurance Investigators, Insurance Training and Membership Advisory Committee
Brad Gordon was appointed to International Arson Insurance Investigators, Insurance Training and Membership Advisory Committee.
2015 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30
David Evinger organized an event for the Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour. With the assistance of Florida International University’s Extreme Events Institute, the firm hosted a tour of the Wall of Wind hurricane simulator – capable of simulating a Category 5 hurricane – as well as catastrophe and risk-modeling presentations by members of the […]
College of DuPage Homeland Education Center
Lynn Weaver Boyle conducted the Moot Court training for the Fire and Arson Investigator Training Program at the College of DuPage Homeland Education Center.
College of DuPage Homeland Education Center
Anooj Thakrar and Amy Dvorak presented “Exploring the Private Sector-Public Sector Relationship in Fire Loss Investigations” at the College of DuPage Homeland Education Center.
Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2015
Grotefeld Hoffmann named Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2015
100 Top Law Firms in the Nation for Female Attorneys
Grotefeld Hoffmann named one of the 100 Top Law Firms in the nation for female attorneys.
Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Claims Conference
William Hoffmann, along with Tony McCoy of State Farm, presented “Defective Warnings & Subrogation” for the Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Claims Conference.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Litigation Skills Conference
Lynn Weaver Boyle presented “Practical Consideration and Tips for Effective Opening and Closing Statements” at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Litigation Skills Conference.
Waylon J. Pickett Named a Rising Star
Waylon Pickett was named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2015.
Anooj M. Thakrar was Named a Rising Star
Anooj M. Thakrar named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2015.
Presentation to Team 22 of Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS-IL)
Amy Dvorak served as a guest lecturer to Team 22 of MABAS-IL (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System).
Remote Video Depositions, It’s Almost Like You Are Right There
Brad Gordon, along with Jamie Hochhausen, author an article published in Subrogator Magazine, entitled, “Remote Video Depositions, It’s Almost Like You Are Right There.”
Illinois Association of Arson Investigators Annual Meeting
Brad Gordon presented and participated in a roundtable discussion at Illinois Association of Arson Investigators Annual Meeting.
Loss Executives Association Spring Meeting
David Evinger presented, along with Joseph Toscano and Jack Ward, the “Importance & Impact of NFPA 1033 & 921 to Fire Loss Investigations,” at the Loss Executives Association Spring Meeting.
Thinking Outside the Jury Box: Why Expeditious Resolution May be Preferable to a Verdict
Amy Dvorak and Anooj Thakrar author an article published in Subrogator Magazine, entitled “Thinking Outside the Jury Box: Why Expeditious Resolution May be Preferable to a Verdict.”
College of DuPage Homeland Education Center
Lynn Weaver Boyle and Anooj Thakrar served as Moot Trial instructors to Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator candidates at the College of DuPage Homeland Education Center.
College of DuPage Homeland Education Center
Anooj Thakrar and Lynn Weaver Boyle presented “Exploring the Private Sector-Public Sector Relationship in Fire Loss Investigations” at the College of DuPage Homeland Education Center.
Presentation of “Illinois Claims Handling” to Global Insurer
Kathleen Reid and Jonathan Tofilon presented “Illinois Claims Handling,” an accredited continuing education course, to a global insurer’s claims office.
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Winter Meeting
David Evinger presented, along with Randy Watson, Rick Hammond, Roger Krupp, Stuart Sklar, and Terry Dawn Hewitt of the National Association of Fire Protection (NFPA) 921 Technical Committee, “Property Insurance Keep Up or Get Burned: Changing the Rules for Fire & Explosion Investigations,” at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Winter Meeting.
How to Properly Address Corporate Discovery Served Against the Subrogating Plaintiff
William Hoffmann authors an article published in Subrogator Magazine, entitled “How to Properly Address Corporate Discovery Served Against the Subrogating Plaintiff.”
Waylon J. Pickett Named a Rising Star
Waylon Pickett was named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2014.
Anooj M. Thakrar was Named a Rising Star
Anooj M. Thakrar named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2014.
Hosts of 2013 Lloyd’s of London 30 Under 30 Tour
Grotefeld Hoffmann hosted the 2013 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 tour a segment of North America, studying insurance-related businesses along the way. The firm’s presentation included a live-burn demonstration arranged with the help of the Orland Park […]
Don’t Lose Your Construction Defect Claim
Todd Harshman co-authors an article in Subrogator Magazine, entitled, “Don’t Lose Your Construction Defect Claim.”
College of DuPage Homeland Education Center
Anooj Thakrar presented “Exploring the Private Sector-Public Sector Relationship in Fire Loss Investigations” at the College of DuPage Homeland Education Center.
Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
Mark Grotefeld presented “Plaintiff’s Discovery in Transformer Explosion Cases,” at the Wildland Fire Litigation Conference.
Waylon J. Pickett Named a Rising Star
Waylon Pickett was named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2013.
Anooj M. Thakrar was Named a Rising Star
Anooj M. Thakrar named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2013.
Book Review: Gospel Justice
Jonathan Tofilon authors an article published in the ABA Section of Litigation: Access to Justice, Vol. 1, No. l, entitled “Book Review: Gospel Justice.”
Washington’s Supreme Court Approves “Limited” Law License
Jonathan Tofilon authors an article published in the ABA Section of Litigation: Pro Bono & Public Interest, Vol. 8, No. 1, entitled “Washington’s Supreme Court Approves “Limited” Law License.”
CLE Credit for Pro Bono Initiatives Moving Forward in Illinois and New York
Jonathan Tofilon authors an article published in the ABA Section of Litigation: Pro Bono & Public Interest, Vol. 7, No. 3, entitled “CLE Credit for Pro Bono Initiatives Moving Forward in Illinois and New York.”
Anooj M. Thakrar was Named a Rising Star
Anooj M. Thakrar named as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Rating Service 2012.
Subrogation Dilemma Under a Standard Mortgage Clause
Todd Harshman authors an article in the Property Insurance Law Committee Newsletter, entitled, “Subrogation Dilemma Under a Standard Mortgage Clause.”
Stepping Into Arbitration Agreements
Todd Harshman authors an article published in the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Property Insurance Law committee Newsletter, entitled “Stepping Into Arbitration Agreements.”
Pro Bono as a Professional Responsibility: Moving Illinois’ Indigent Out of the Preamble
Jonathan Tofilon authors an article published in the Kane County Bar Journal, entitled “Pro Bono as a Professional Responsibility: Moving Illinois’ Indigent Out of the Preamble.”
The Failure to Warn
William Hoffmann authors an article published in the American Association for Justice, Section Connection, Products Liability Newsletter, Vol. 13, No. 3, entitled “The Failure to Warn.”