As uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) claims become increasingly more common, changing laws are redefining and complicating your responsibility as an attorney or insurance professional. This practical introduction to UM/UIM legal practice will arm you with a thorough understanding of the latest laws and the most practical case management strategies - so you can settle or mediate even the most complex claim effectively. Advocate your client's position using a wealth of information that will prepare you to meet the demands of every claim from start to finish and give you a strategic edge over your opponent. Order today!

1. Understand What the Insurer Is - and Isn't - Responsible For
2. Stay on Top of Recent Legal Developments and Special Issues
3. Avoid Ethical Potholes
4. Take the Lead in Settlement and Mediation
5. Prosecute UM/UIM Claims With Confidence
6. Defend UM/UIM Cases - and Win

1. UNDERSTAND WHAT THE INSURER IS - AND ISN'T - RESPONSIBLE FOR
   9:00 - 10:00, William H. Roemerman
   1. Examine the Details of Offering/Purchasing Coverage, Waiving Coverage and Selecting Limits
   2. Determine the Nature and Extent of UM and UIM Coverages
   3. Measure the Impact of Step-Down Provisions
   4. Stacking of Coverages and Excess Liability: What You Must Know
   5. Interpret Exclusions and Limitations on Coverage
   6. How to Proceed With Injury Claims Due to Vehicle Operation, Maintenance or Use
   7. Answer Questions Related to Offsets and Reimbursements
   8. Does the Insurer Have Subrogation Rights to UM Benefits?
   9. How the Statute of Limitations Applies
2. STAY ON TOP OF RECENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS AND SPECIAL ISSUES
   10:15 - 11:00, George F. Davison Jr.
   1. An Up-to-the-Minute Review of Recent Laws and Court Cases
   2. What Current Trends Mean to You
   3. The Latest on Handling Claims Involving Multiple Tortfeasors
   4. When Conflicts of Law With Other States Occur - Your Changing Role
   5. New Information on Dealing With Comparative Negligence Issues
   6. Multiple Policies? Know Who Pays
3. AVOID ETHICAL POTHOLES
   11:00 - 12:00, George F. Davison Jr.
   1. Stay Clear of Potential Conflicts of Interest
   2. How the Pros Guard Against Malpractice
   3. Know Who's Entitled to Independent Counsel
   4. How to Select Independent Counsel
4. TAKE THE LEAD IN SETTLEMENT AND MEDIATION
   1:00 - 2:00, George F. Davison Jr.
   1. Avoid Surprises When Faced With Subrogation Issues
   2. Eliminate the Threat of Bad Faith Claims
   3. Write Demand Letters That Get Results
   4. Steps You Must Take Prior to a Demand for Arbitration
   5. Settle More Claims Outside of Court
   6. Tips for the Arbitration and Mediation of Coverage Disputes
5. LITIGATE UM/UIM CLAIMS WITH CONFIDENCE
   2:00 - 3:00, William H. Roemerman
   1. Adopt Discovery Tools and Techniques That Work
   2. Draft Pleadings That Get the Job Done: Sample Document Review
   3. Choosing Experts and Evidence: Do Your Homework
   4. A Prosecutor's Blueprint for a Successful Trial
      1. Pack Power Into Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
      2. Gain Specific, Ready-to-Use Jury Instructions
6. DEFEND UM/UIM CASES - AND WIN
   3:15 - 4:30, William H. Roemerman
   1. Discovery Strategies That Pave the Way to Success
   2. How-to's for Responding to and Drafting Pleadings
   3. Techniques for Evaluating Experts and Evidence
   4. Execute a Winning Trial Strategy

GEORGE F. DAVISON JR. is a sole practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa, who previously worked with Hawkins & Norris, P.C. for 24 years. His practice is focused on mediation and arbitration, civil litigation and probate. In addition to having previously lectured for National Business Institute on issues related to personal injury and insurance law, he is an instructor at the Des Moines Area Community College where he teaches litigation, probate, business organization and contract law courses in the legal assistants program. Mr. Davison is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association (former chair, Public Relations Committee), the Association for Justice and the Black Stone Inn of Court (past president). He is also a news reporter and newscaster for WHO, Des Moines and the Iowa Radio Network. Mr. Davison earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from Drake University and his J.D. degree from Drake University Law School.

WILLIAM H. ROEMERMAN is a partner in the law firm of Crawford, Sullivan, Read & Roemerman, P.C., where his areas of practice are labor and employment litigation, and tort litigation with an emphasis on defense. Mr. Roemerman has lectured to the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Iowa Defense Counsel Association and the Linn County Bar Association on litigation and ethics, as well as being a previous lecturer for National Business Institute. He has published several articles on litigation issues in the Defense Update through the Iowa Defense Counsel Association. Mr. Roemerman received his B.A. degree, with honors, and his J.D. degree, with distinction, from the University of Iowa. He is a member of the Linn County and Iowa State bar associations, and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Roemerman is a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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