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AIG Staff Counsel provides high quality legal services with excellent value across a broad spectrum of practice areas that is tailored to the needs of each of its clients. A Leading Defense Organization Experienced and Effective Counseling are the Hallmarks of our Practice: With 28 offices practicing independently in their respective states, Staff Counsel has a nationwide presence of over 270 attorneys who are uniquely positioned to protect our clients interest. Attorneys with an average of nearly 20 years experience utilize a wide array of resolution strategies intended to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Our goal is to gain our clients satisfaction through trial outcome and other resolution methods. Opportunities for summary adjudication, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations are identified by our attorneys, setting the course for recommending the most appropriate and cost effective means to eliminate or lower indemnity exposure. At times when trial is necessary, Staff Counsel s seasoned and experienced attorneys are prepared to take cases to verdict. Bridging the gap between litigation outcomes and improvement of the client s best practice preventive measures to reduce future liability can be a powerful formula exercised by Staff Counsel.
Knowledge and Reliability Diversity of Practice, Depth of Knowledge, Dedication, and Sound Legal Reasoning Forge Trusting Relationships with Clients. For more than 30 years, AIG Staff Counsel has been providing clients and claims professionals with high quality, cost effective legal services. Staff Counsel represents sophisticated clients from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses across a broad range of industries, public institutions, and business sectors. This loyal client portfolio reflects a tradition of dependability, fidelity, and expertise. Staff Counsel attorneys provide in-depth and practical legal representation that spans over a broad range of practice areas including general liability, workers compensation and construction litigation. Staff Counsel can provide an innovative framework of value-added services that are responsive to the cost control needs of our clients through developing programs, and procedures which enable our clients to create an environment that potentially limits liability exposure through preventive measures. Lessons and experience captured from litigation and trials presented to clients through meetings, seminars, and site visits serve to develop broad, long-term defense strategies such as: Evidence and document retention strategies that save time and expense of discovery. Improving contractual indemnity and insurance procurement clauses. Implementing and improving early investigation procedures following an accident. Other prophylactic measures and procedures to prevent accidents and liability exposure.
Excellence and Value Individual Expertise Combined with a Culture of Office Collaboration Enables Staff Counsel to Provide the Highest Levels of Representation to its Clients. Staff Counsel has established an impressive track record of skillfully defending clients, while managing the extensive costs associated with litigation: A dedicated appeals unit handles all appeals in New York State, and provides guidance and oversight to other offices. National Coordinating Counsel is provided when clients require defense in multiple jurisdictions, or when the volume of litigation dictates, to ensure consistent strategy in choice of experts and in preparation for discovery motions.
Litigation Management and Quality Control Adherence to a Comprehensive Litigation Management Program Insures Consistent Quality Control Litigation Management: Staff Counsel employs management and best practice procedures and strategies intended to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Develop client-specific litigation strategies for both individuals and corporations. Commit to frequent client communications to ensure the clients and claims professionals receive high quality service. Initiate immediate client contact at the inception of the claim. Establish in person communications at the clients convenience. Work directly with clients on pre-litigation investigations. Proactively resolve claims, under the appropriate conditions, before they reach litigation. Quality Control: Staff Counsel continuously evaluates outcomes and performances to ensure that its attorneys are providing effective representation for its clients: Staff Counsel management and team leaders review cross sections of case files to ensure that favorable outcomes for clients are consistently achieved. Analyze case reviews to identify trends and opportunities to further improve results. Provide continuing education training seminars to claim professionals and brokers, and continuing legal education training seminars to clients, claims professionals, and Staff Counsel attorneys. These courses provide updates in the law and address the latest case law, legal trends, negotiation techniques, and insurance issues. As an organization, Staff Counsel embraces and employs the National Institute for Trial Advocacy s (NITA) goals and objectives to promote quality professional and ethical advocacy training, and educational programs. Many of Staff Counsel s trial attorneys perfect their skills of trial advocacy and persuasion by either completing NITA s Trial Skills programs, or through our own Staff Counsel Academy.
Leadership Staff Counsel Attorneys are Recognized as Leaders in Their Respective Fields. Experienced, industry leading attorneys help AIG s clients and business partners stay ahead of the curve with complimentary continuing education, and continuing legal education programs on the latest loss litigation issues. Personalized courses are offered to select brokers and clients. These programs are presented in person to maximize the exchange of ideas, and upon request, is available through video conferencing or webinars for busy professionals. Staff Counsel publications feature in-depth analysis of key trends, that keep our clients and claims professionals well informed. Publications highlighting significant decisions across the United States are available upon request. AIG Staff Counsel maintains close relationships with AIG brokers to facilitate serving the best interests of our clients. Staff Counsel provides continuing education and other information programs related to developments and trends in the law and insurance industry, and communicates with brokers from inception to conclusion whenever necessary.
Executive Management AIG Staff Counsel Executive Management is in place to support local Managing Attorneys admitted to practice in their respective states. Blake M. Namba Global Head Staff Counsel & Coverage Counsel 80 Pine Street, 38th Floor Telephone: (212) 458-1026 * Admitted in New York and Oregon Staff Counsel Zone Leads Dean Jason Ferris Zone Lead West & Central Zone 7455 Arroyo Crossing Parkway Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 88901 Telephone: (702) 940-3548 *Admitted in Nevada Susan McGaw Zone Lead East Zone 2 Jericho Plaza Jericho, NY 11753 Telephone: (516) 822-8900 *Admitted in New York States in Zone Arizona California Illinois Louisiana Michigan Missouri Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire Nevada Ohio Pennsylvania- West Texas West Virginia Wisconsin New Jersey New York Pennsylvania- East Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Virginia Staff Counsel Practice Group Leaders Andrew Chiu Practice Group Leader Construction Defect 7455 Arroyo Crossing Parkway, Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 88901 Telephone: (702) 940-3548 *Admitted in Nevada Lisa Torron-Bautista Practice Group Leader Workers Compensation, Defense Base Act and War Hazard Promenade One 485 N. Keller Road, Suite 520 Maitland, FL 32751 Telephone: (407) 551-2200 *Admitted in Florida Matthew Weerth Practice Group Leader General Liability 175 Water Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10038 Telephone: (212) 458-3791 *Admitted in New York Staff Counsel Operations Maren Polakoski Operations, Strategy & Innovation Lead 80 Pine Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005 Telephone: (212) 458-7985 Kelly McSwain Legal Support Services Lead 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3000 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 527-5550
State Contacts* State Office Address Contact Telephone Email Address Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Russell & Associates Salaried Employees of American International Group, Inc. s Insurer Subsidiaries Not a Partnership or Legal Professional Association Law Offices of Timothy R. Wagner Abbott & Associates Maher & Associates Law Offices of Scott Astrin Law Offices of Jennie E. Rogers Thomas & Associates Organ & Associates Franco & Greeley Maher & Associates Franco & Greeley McLeod & Associates Larimore & Associates 20 E. Thomas Road, Suite 2200 Phoenix, AZ 85012 1655 Grant Street, 8th Floor, Suite 800-B Concord, CA 94520 200 Glastonbury Blvd., Ste 301 Glastonbury, CT 06033 7400 Beaufont Springs Dr., # 300 Richmond, VA 23225 200 E. Broward Blvd., Ste 1000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 3650 Brookside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30023 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 2330 Chicago, IL 60606 909 Poydras St., Ste. 3000 New Orleans, LA 70112 99 High Street, 29th Floor Boston, MA 02110 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste 460-A Hunt Valley, MD 21031 99 High Street, 29th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Two Towne Sq., Ste 550 Southfield, MI 48076-3766 120 S. Central, Ste 1225 Clayton, MO 63105 * State Contacts are attorneys responsible for the content of this website in their state. Brian R. Russell, Esq. (602) 512-2303 brian.russell@aig.com W. Stuart Home, III, Esq. (925) 681-3596 Stuart.Home@aig.com Christopher S. Acquanita, Esq. (860) 652-4812 christopher.acquanita@aig.com Chris Lambert, Esq. (804) 521-2646 christopher.lambert@aig.com James C. Price, Esq. (954) 308-8802 james.price@aig.com Jennie E. Rogers, Esq. (678) 240-1315 jennie.rogers@aig.com Brad A. Markvart, Esq. (312) 930-5500 Brad.markvart@aig.com Coleman T. Organ, Esq. (504) 527-5550 coleman.organ@aig.com David W. McGough, Esq. (617) 235-7935 david.mcgough@aig.com Melanie C. Lynn, Esq. (410) 316-8709 melanie.lynn@aig.com Paul A. Ladas, Esq. (617) 235-7935 paul.ladas@aig.com MaryEllen McLeod, Esq. (248) 386-8812 maryellen.mcleod@aig.com Paul D. Larimore, Esq. (314) 889-7814 paul.larimore@aig.com
State Contacts* State Office Address Contact Telephone Email Address Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Chiu & Ferris Franco & Greeley Dempster & Haddix McGaw, Alventosa & Zajac Law Offices of Bernard J. Kelly Law Offices of Bernard J. Kelly Franco & Greeley Law Office of Lynn Vo Lawyer Hendrickson, Hall & Frey Maher & Associates Law Offices of Bernard J. Kelly Thomas & Associates 7455 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy., Ste 300 Las Vegas, NV 89113 99 High Street, 29th Floor Boston, MA 02110 161 Gaither Drive, Suite 201 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-1740 2 Jericho Plz., Ste 202 Jericho, NY 11753 2925 One Oxford Ctr., 301 Grant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 2925 One Oxford Ctr., 301 Grant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 99 High Street, 29th Floor Boston, MA 02110 9005 Overlook Blvd., Ste. 245 Brentwood, TN 37027 4100 Alpha Rd., Ste 600 Dallas, TX 75244 7400 Beaufont Springs Dr., # 300 Richmond, VA 23225 2925 One Oxford Ctr., 301 Grant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 2330 Chicago, IL 60606 * State Contacts are attorneys responsible for the content of this website in their state. Andrew Chiu, Esq. (702) 940-3511 andrew.chiu@aig.com David W. McGough, Esq. (617) 235-7945 david.mcgough@aig.com Stephen R. Banks, Esq. (856) 439-5422 stephen.banks@aig.com Ross P. Masler, Esq. (516) 932-2814 ross.masler@aig.com Michael L. Morgan, Esq. (412) 522-2393 michael.morgan@aig.com Bernard J. Kelly, Esq. (412) 316-1343 bernie.kelly@aig.com Andrew R. Weiner, Esq. (617) 439-4777 andrew.weiner@aig.com Lynn Vo Lawyer, Esq (615) 236-1144 lynn.lawyer@aig.com Gabriel S. Hendrickson, Esq. (972) 448-1109 gabriel.hendrickson@aig.com Chris Lambert, Esq. (804) 521-2646 christopher.lambert@aig.com Paul A. Custer, Esq. (412) 316-1336 paul.custer@aig.com Brad A. Markvart, Esq. (312) 930-5500 Brad.markvart@aig.com
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