Auto Cases 2016: Tuning-up Your Auto Practice
Chairpersons: Terry Abeyta & Kristi McKennon
May 4, 2016
Westin Hotel, Seattle
6.00 Law & Legal CLE Credits approved until May 4, 2021
8:20-8:30 Welcome and Introductions
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Terry Abeyta, Seminar Co-chair, Abeyta Nelson, Yakima
Kristi McKennon, Seminar Co-chair, Flynn Merriman McKennon, Kennewick
8:30-9:00 Dealing with the Mechanic: Building Good Relationships with Doctors
Jay Flynn, Flynn Merriman McKennon, Kennewick
9:00-9:30 Looking Under the Hood in Your First Party Claim: Common PIP & UIM Issues
Ann Rosato/Mallory Allen, Peterson Wampold Rosato Luna Knopp, Seattle
9:30-10:00 Defensive Driving – Dealing with Common Defenses:Comparative Negligence/Speed/Alcohol
Molly Crowley, Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, Tacoma
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Kicking Tires in the Initial Client Interview
Celia Rivera, Rivera Law Offices, Olympia
10:45-11:15 Checking the Odometer for Pre-Existing Conditions: Degenerative Changes/Vulnerable Clients
Tara Eubanks, The Budlong Law Firm, Edmonds
11:15-11:45 Turning the Wrench on Subrogation Issues – PIP/Group; Medical/DSHS
Steve Shaw, Shaw Legal Solutions, Seattle
11:45-1:15 LUNCH
1:15-1:45 Starting the Engine in Communications with the Adjuster
J.D. Smith, Ward Smith, Seattle
1:45-2:15 20-Point Inspection: Applying IFCA to Auto Cases
Deborah Nelson, Nelson Boyd, Seattle
2:15-2:45 Is it Time for an Oil Change? MAR or District Court
David Bufalini, David A. Bufalini, P.S., Inc., Tacoma
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-3:30 Need a Lift to the Repair Shop? Dealing with Uber and other ride sharing companies
Pat LePley, LePley Law Firm, Bellevue
3:30-4:00 Reaching the Winner’s Circle: Spotlight on Record-Setting UIM Award
Terry Abeyta, Abeyta Nelson, Yakima
4:00-4:30 Closing the Deal: When (and When Not) to Use Mediation in Auto Cases
John Cooper, Attorney at Law, Seattle, affiliated with Washington Arbitration & Mediation Services
Judge Paris Kallas, Judicial Dispute Resolution, Seattle
4:30-5:00 Increasing Your Mileage: How to Deal with Arbitration Appeals
Sunshine Bradshaw, Premier Law Group, Bellevue
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