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Overview
Policy and Claims File Insights, Adjuster Deposition Techniques, and More
The discovery stage of an insurance coverage or bad faith case is often critical, bitter, and contested, with both sides struggling for advantage. In this program, experienced faculty will share their hard-won insights and show you how to get the documents, information, and testimony you need to build your case. From initial review of the policy to the deposition of the insurance company representative, don't miss any opportunities - register today!
- Learn how to expertly read the insurance policy and create an effective argument for coverage.
- Comb through the insurance claims file for proof of bad faith.
- Understand the best approaches to discovery from plaintiff and defense perspectives.
- Get tips for overcoming obstructionist tactics during discovery.
- Uncover killer deposition questions you should always ask insurance adjusters.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Defense's Discovery Game Plan
- The Hunt for Institutional Bad Faith: Pattern and Practice Discovery Insights
- Dirty Discovery Tactics, Disputes, and How to Resolve Them
- Adjuster and Underwriter Depositions: Questions They Don't Want You to Ask
- Reviewing the Insurance Policy and Creatively Framing Your Coverage Position
- The Claims File: What They Don't Want You to Find
- Discovery: Plaintiff's Attorney Strategies (and Sample Requests!)
- Legal Ethics
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-21-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-21-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 10-22-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
6 Total | |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-21-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-22-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-21-2029 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 10-22-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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The Defense's Discovery Game Plan
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The Hunt for Institutional Bad Faith: Pattern and Practice Discovery Insights
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Dirty Discovery Tactics, Disputes, and How to Resolve Them
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Adjuster and Underwriter Depositions: Questions They Don't Want You to Ask
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Reviewing the Insurance Policy and Creatively Framing Your Coverage Position
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The Claims File: What They Don't Want You to Find
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Discovery: Plaintiff's Attorney Strategies (and Sample Requests!)
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Legal Ethics
- Conflicts of Interest
- Client-Lawyer Relationship
- Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege
- Fees and Controlling Costs
- Ethical Obligations in Discovery
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert J. Kasieta
is the founder of Kasieta Legal Group, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a certified civil pre-trial and trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Kasieta practices in civil litigation, with an emphasis on plaintiff personal injury and employment cases, as well as commercial litigation. He has written and taught extensively in the areas of trial practice, personal injury law and insurance law, and is an instructor of trial practice at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mr. Kasieta is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Eleventh circuits, and all Wisconsin courts. He is a member of the Dane County Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Kasieta earned his B.S. degree, summa cum laude, from Northern Michigan University; and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.
Speaker bio
David B. Ricks
is an attorney practicing personal injury law. He earned his B.B.A. degree from Valdosta State University, followed by earning his J.D. degree from Florida Coastal School of Law and Mercer Law School. Mr. Ricks is admitted to practice in U.S. Middle District Court, Court of the Appeals of Georgia, as well as the Supreme Court of Georgia. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Macon Bar Association and American Bar Association. Mr. Ricks is currently litigating a newly minted area of law concerning school bullying and the use of in school harassment, combined with off-campus actives involving the internet and social media.
Speaker bio
Darren T. Brenner
is a partner with Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP in Las Vegas, Nevada. His practice has focused on consumer finance litigation, insurance coverage and commercial matters. Mr. Brenner has significant experience with consumer financial transactions, bad faith insurance litigation, insurance coverage litigation, contractual disputes, quiet title, declaratory relief, lien rights, wrongful foreclosure, FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, TCPA, deceptive trade practices, bankruptcy discharge violations, and class actions. He has served as a speaker, panelist and author of course materials for National Business Institute. Mr. Brenner has appeared and argued before the Nevada Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and has tried more than 20 bench and jury trials. He has been recognized as a Top Rated Civil Litigation Attorney by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2013. Mr. Brenner has also been recognized multiple times by Nevada Business Magazine as one of southern Nevada's top attorneys in consumer financial services and litigation, including as recently as 2020. He earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and was a member of the Order of the Coif.
Speaker bio
Joshua C. Offenhartz
is an associate with Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck LLP in the Phoenix office. He is a business attorney who represents clients in the finance, medical, construction, real estate and culinary industries. Mr. Offenhartz has significant experience managing all phases of litigation, including preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trial and appeals. Additionally, he serves as outside counsel for several small, medium and growing businesses that need day-to-day legal advice for their growing companies. Mr. Offenhartz is a member of Madison School District's Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Desert States Region of Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men's Art Council, and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, Saint Mary's Food Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Offenhartz earned his B.S. degree in public administration from the University of Arizona and his master's and J.D. degrees from Arizona State University. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona; Southern District Court, District of Arizona; and Southern Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
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