Gill, Ragon, Owen, P.A.

Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. is a general practice law firm that specializes in complex and general litigation, business transactions documentation, taxation and estate planning, privacy and data governance law, family law, employment law, insurance defense, and workers compensation defense. Our firm provides legal services for leading businesses, including utilities, commercial and investment banks, finance companies, and state and local government entities, individuals, and charitable institutions.

Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. was established in 1986, and has since grown to a firm of 26 attorneys. Our firm consists of a dynamic team of talented lawyers and experienced support staff who are committed to working tirelessly for every one of their clients. We offer the highest quality of legal counsel and representation for clients all across the state of Arkansas.

For nearly four decades, our law firm has achieved results that set us apart. Several of our attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in their respective areas of practice, as well as numerous nominations and selections as “Best Lawyers” in Arkansas. We have also been recognized by the Human Resource Management Association of Arkansas (HRMA) as “Organization of the Year” for our “extraordinary support and leadership within the Human Resource profession.”

These are just a few examples of how the quality of our attorneys has impacted our success as a firm. Gill Ragon Owen is made up of attorneys who possess a diversity of experience, remarkable professional judgment, and a proven history of innovation.

Our focus as a law firm is to serve our clients and – through them – our community. We work with and support several organizations and nonprofits that directly serve the Arkansas community. We are proud to serve the central Arkansas community and beyond in any way that we can.

Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. is a Professional Association. We are committed to diversity in the workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Bullivant Houser

As a mid-sized law firm with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and in the insurance industry, Bullivant Houser has an intimate understanding of the legal environments. We bring that institutional and industry knowledge when advising clients on ways to stay out of court in the first place and when resolving complex disputes as they develop.

Bullivant’s core competency is to provide clear, thoughtful, and timely advice to its clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The primary goal of the firm is to match the skills of its lawyers with the needs of clients and to develop long-term relationships.

When the need arises, our litigators have earned an excellent reputation for cost-effectively managing complex litigation. Bullivant Houser’s trial lawyers have more experience in evaluating, preparing, and trying cases than almost any other law firm in the Pacific Northwest. Our team goes to battle for many of the country’s largest companies and insurance carriers when claims are in the millions and the stakes are high.

For many years Bullivant Houser has and continues to serve as panel counsel for major insurers in all lines.  These relationships are the result of years of diligent service and proven results.  Bullivant Houser lawyers have been recognized by Chambers, ABOTA, SuperLawyers, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Lawyers in America.

Bullivant Houser

As a mid-sized law firm with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and in the insurance industry, Bullivant Houser has an intimate understanding of the legal environments. We bring that institutional and industry knowledge when advising clients on ways to stay out of court in the first place and when resolving complex disputes as they develop.

Bullivant’s core competency is to provide clear, thoughtful, and timely advice to its clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The primary goal of the firm is to match the skills of its lawyers with the needs of clients and to develop long-term relationships.

When the need arises, our litigators have earned an excellent reputation for cost-effectively managing complex litigation. Bullivant Houser’s trial lawyers have more experience in evaluating, preparing, and trying cases than almost any other law firm in the Pacific Northwest. Our team goes to battle for many of the country’s largest companies and insurance carriers when claims are in the millions and the stakes are high.

For many years Bullivant Houser has and continues to serve as panel counsel for major insurers in all lines.  These relationships are the result of years of diligent service and proven results.  Bullivant Houser lawyers have been recognized by Chambers, ABOTA, SuperLawyers, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Lawyers in America.

Bendin Sumrall & Ladner, LLP

Bendin Sumrall & Ladner, LLC is an Atlanta law firm specializing in medical malpractice defense, professional liability, product liability, construction litigation, general liability defense, pharmacy law and regulation and general business litigation and counseling. Bendin Sumrall & Ladner, LLC strives to provide clients with individual solutions to their complex legal, business, and regulatory matters. The firm places an emphasis on integrity and accountability, and these values allow the firm to set the standard for excellence from pre-suit negotiations all the way to the courtroom. The firm’s clients include hospitals across Georgia and national construction companies, product manufacturers, retailers, banks, and pharmacies.

Johns Eastern Company, Inc. – Massachusetts

Since 1946, Johns Eastern has solved all types of claims, yet one thing remains constant – our pledge to serve our clients with the utmost Integrity, Experience and Results.

Company founder Corydon Johns began his venture by building solid relationships with his clients. This approach remains paramount to our company and has allowed us to grow and thrive throughout the years.

We are a full service TPA and Independent Adjusting Firm specializing in all lines of Property, Liability, Transportation and Workers Compensation related claims.  Our clients include insurance companies, the London Market, large corporations, governmental entities, managing general agencies, program administrators and various types of brokers. For some clients, Johns Eastern handles individual assignments and for others, we provide a full range of claims services.

Johns Eastern takes great pride in carefully selecting and intensely training our personnel, all of whom are properly licensed and bonded. We adhere to a corporate training program that promotes a strong organization with solid claims background and procedures. Our continuing education programs and professional affiliations with our colleagues in The Institutes and the CPCU Society help us stay on top in a dynamic business environment.

Reminger Co., LPA

We are proud of our reputation not only as a seasoned litigation firm with a diverse client base, but also as a sophisticated provider of legal services encompassing real estate, corporate, business, tax, estate planning, probate disputes and more.

Reminger services clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. No matter the legal issue, our attorneys strive to provide a thoughtful and practical solution that keeps our clients’ goals, budget and expectations at the forefront.

We have more than a dozen offices strategically located so as to enable us to serve our clients more efficiently on a statewide and regional basis.

Based in America’s heartland yet delivering global reach, Reminger provides our clients with the best of both worlds: the knowledge and skill set of a larger firm, combined with the personal attention you would expect from a smaller firm. We follow the guiding principles of a zealous commitment to our clients and a no-nonsense approach to legal counsel.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: RESULTS. PERIOD.

Our fundamental objective in all the legal services we provide is to obtain the best possible result for our clients in the most efficient manner possible.

With a rich legacy as tough-as-nails litigators, our attorneys defend civil cases at jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and in other administrative and alternative dispute resolution processes. Our extensive client base ranges from Fortune 500 corporations to virtually every major insurance carrier.

Our Corporate Practice is comprised of our transactional work and the advisement of companies on the many legal issues encountered on a routine basis. We pride ourselves on providing practical and creative solutions to the sophisticated challenges in today’s complex financing and business environment. Our attorneys provide responsive and efficient solutions to the needs of our corporate clients, rendering us as effective in the boardroom as the courtroom.

Our Estate and Probate Practice is devoted to Estate Planning, Estate/Trust/Guardianship Administration, Elder Care and Special Needs Planning, and litigation involving Estates, Trusts, and incompetent individuals. On a daily basis in the Probate Courts, our lawyers tackle problems involving financial exploitation, misuse of fiduciary powers, and questions involving the validity of estate planning documents.

 

Taylor Wellons Politz Duhe

Taylor, Wellons, Politz & Duhe, APLC , has built a strong reputation in many areas of the law in service of its clients for 20 years. Litigation is what we do best. We have defended individuals, businesses and their insurers in virtually every type of personal injury claim imaginable. Our litigators are known for their professionalism, skill, aggressive defense and successful resolution of litigated claims, whether by trial, formal mediation or informal compromise.

Business Transactions: In addition to litigation, TWPD provides business owners and managers with a wide array of services vital to a company’s success, including advice and preparation of necessary legal filings for new or existing businesses, vendor contracts, employment contracts, and merger and acquisition documents. Our lawyers can make sure your business is protected.

Construction Law: New construction is ever present in the Gulf South region of Louisiana and Mississippi. Whether your legal challenge involves an injury or project dispute, TWPD will act quickly and skillfully to protect your company’s interest.

Employment and Workers’ Compensation Law: Whether you need a litigator to represent your interests in claims for benefits, advice on how to prevent claims or advice on accident investigation, TWPD has the expertise you need. We have successfully defended employers involving claims under Louisiana and Mississippi law, and under federal law, including the Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Let us put our vast workers’ compensation experience to work for you.

Environmental and Hazardous Waste: Claims based on asbestos and other environmental exposures can result in extremely large damage verdicts, especially when not handled by attorneys with the specialization and experience required to successfully defend these types of claims. TWPD’s asbestos and environmental team has the knowledge and decades of experience handling these claims.

Insurance Coverage and Defense: Interpreting insurance policies can be straightforward or complex. Precision in language and legal nuances are characteristics of most policies. Our coverage team is a trusted resource for small and large insurers seeking accurate opinions on the scope of coverage under a policy.

Premises and Product Liability: Much of liability and insurance litigation involves premises and products liability claims. Has an accident occurred on your property or was a product you manufactured or sold alleged to have been the cause of a personal injury? If so, our litigators have the knowledge of the specialized law that applies to these claims, and access to the most credible expert witnesses to present your side of the case.

Professional Liability: TWPD has expertise of the unique statutes and regulations applicable to malpractice claims to protect a professional’s most valuable asset – his or her reputation. TWPD has successfully defended professional claims involving lawyers, health care professionals, accountants, brokers, architects, and engineers. We have represented professionals and their insurers at trial, on appeal and before administrative panels.

Transportation law: With multiple interstate corridors traversing Louisiana and Mississippi, accidents involving trucking and other transportation companies are unfortunately plentiful. TWPD has a proven track record in defending trucking companies and obtaining favorable resolutions to these claims.

Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P.

Founded in New Orleans in 1926 by Eberhard Deutsch and Emmett Kerrigan, Deutsch Kerrigan LLP is built on the foundation that we are problem-solvers, applying enduring principles of craft to serve clients effectively and efficiently.  With over 70 trial attorneys and a substantial support staff, we apply our legal and support resources carefully to most effectively meet the needs of our clients.

We represent companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 companies to small, emerging businesses, and individuals in industries including manufacturers, insurance companies, contractors, real estate developers, financial institutions, airline companies, architects and engineers, oil and gas exploration and dredging companies, and marine service businesses.

A Sensible Approach to Litigation

Deutsch Kerrigan views the task of resolving a legal problem as a partnership between the client and its outside counsel. Our goal is to work closely with each client to provide high quality, effective legal service which exceeds the client’s expectations. When faced with a particular problem, we combine our knowledge and familiarity with the law, agency, court or other tribunals to craft a strategy that strives to meet our clients’ goals.

Using a sensible approach to litigation, we help our clients resolve disputes by balancing desired business outcomes with what is smart economically.  We’re relentless about moving cases forward to keep your case in the “red zone” where matters get resolved and cases don’t collect dust.

Paul M. Finamore

BIOGRAPHY – Paul Finamore is a Member in PK Law’s Employment and Education Group.  He is an experienced trial lawyer who has practiced in state and federal courts throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia for over 30 years. His experience includes litigation of general and professional liability matters, including first and third party insurance claims; insurance fraud; liability claims involving accountants, insurance agents, dentists, title companies and underground facility locating services; and the defense of employment litigation claims such as Title VII; age, race, and gender discrimination; wage and hour; whistle blowing; wrongful termination; ADA, FMLA and FLSA. As a trial lawyer, Mr. Finamore understands the importance of providing his clients with practical advice to assist them with balancing business risk while avoiding unnecessary litigation. However, in the event of litigation, Mr. Finamore has the depth of experience, skill and efficacy required.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Finamore regularly counsels employers on employment issues, workplace policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.  He began practicing in employment law while serving on active duty in the US Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Mr. Finamore is rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded by peer review, for the highest standards of professional skill and ethics. He has been recognized as a top attorney in general litigation and employment and labor by Maryland Super Lawyers from 2008-2019. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 in the area of Litigation – Insurance. He is a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Finamore serves on the DRI Employment Law Steering Committee as Liaison to the FDCC and as Litigation Tactics Chair.  He has published articles with DRI, the FDCC, and PLUS.  Mr. Finamore has lectured extensively regarding numerous litigation topics and on employment law.

Mr. Finamore is active in the community. He served on the Board of Directors of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore, a privately funded, non-profit organization that provides at-risk children with a stable home, high-quality education, and support to reach their full potential. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, Maryland.

Erhardt Adjustment Company, Inc.

Erhardt Adjustment Company, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Thomas E. Erhardt. Prior to founding Erhardt Adjustment Company, Inc., Tom had spent 15 years working for a local independent adjusting firm. Tom has over 40 years of experience as an independent adjuster and during his career has served as the President of the New York Association of Independent Adjusters (NYAIAI) as well as the Eastern Regional Vice President of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA).

Tom is a 2nd generation independent insurance adjuster who has instilled the same work ethic, integrity, trust into his experienced staff which also includes his son Mike who will continue to carry the Erhardt name for years to come. Erhardt Adjustment Company, Inc. takes pride in adapting to our client’s requirements as we help their policy holders in their time of need.