Robert Barton and Blake Bonsack were speakers at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona for the Society of Claims Law Associates. They discussed litigation strategy and managing outside counsel to help provide claims adjusters a better understanding of civil litigation, the various types of pleadings and when each may be used, strategies to evaluate settlement versus continued litigation and what options may be presented by defense counsel during a lawsuit.

They reviewed the life of a lawsuit and topics to discuss with defense counsel at various stages. The seminar provided claims adjusters a better understanding of the life cycle of a lawsuit and how different decisions can impact the litigation. By understanding the life of a lawsuit, claims adjusters are better equipped to manage litigation and provide input to outside counsel regarding strategy. Further, they can better identify settlement opportunities and leverage the litigation to obtain better results.