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. Avoid Ethical Potholes
3. Take the Lead in Settlement and Mediation
4. Litigate UM/UIM Claims With Confidence
5. Defend UM/UIM Cases - and Win

1. UNDERSTAND WHAT THE INSURER IS - AND ISN'T - RESPONSIBLE FOR
   9:00 - 10:30, Edward G. Hubbard
   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. AVOID ETHICAL POTHOLES
   10:45 - 11:45, David W. Orlandini
   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
3. TAKE THE LEAD IN SETTLEMENT AND MEDIATION
   12:45 - 2:00, Matthew S. Brown
   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
4. LITIGATE UM/UIM CLAIMS WITH CONFIDENCE
   2:15 - 3:30, Lisa M. Haywood
   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
5. DEFEND UM/UIM CASES - AND WIN
   3:30 - 4:30, David W. Orlandini
   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

MATTHEW S. BROWN is an attorney in the Columbus law firm of Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. Mr. Brown concentrates his practice on securities, intellectual property, and business litigation; represents clients in arbitration proceedings and mediations; and represents companies and municipalities in various regulatory and administrative proceedings. He is a member of the Columbus and Ohio State bar associations, the Defense Research Institute, and the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys. Mr. Brown earned his B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Toledo, College of Law.

LISA M. HAYWOOD is a sole practitioner in Pickering, Ohio. Ms. Haywood has been an attorney for more than 10 years and practices in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, family law, estate planning and probate. She is a featured speaker on the Fox 28 Legal Minds Program. Ms. Haywood earned her J.D. degree from Capital University Law School.

EDWARD G. HUBBARD is a partner in the Columbus laws firm of Lane, Alton & Horst LLC. Mr. Hubbard has been an attorney for more than 13 years and focuses his practice on personal injury defense, food service liability, medical malpractice, premises liability and appellate work. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Ohio State and Columbus bar associations. Mr. Hubbard earned his B.A. degree from Miami University and his J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

DAVID W. ORLANDINI is an attorney with the Westerville law firm of Brian J. Bradigan, Inc., where he practices in the areas of litigation, product liability, railroad litigation, insurance defense and political subdivision liability. He earned his B.A. degree from Alma College and his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School. Mr. Orlandini is a member of the Columbus (member, Small/Solo Law Firm Section) and Ohio State (member, Board of Directors, Litigation Section) bar associations, and the Defense Research Institute (member, Product Liability Section).

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