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Roy A. Mura, Esq.
 
MURA & STORM, PLLC
930 Rand Building
14 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, New York 14203
(716) 855-2800 -- Voice
(716) 855-2816 -- Fax
(716) 570-5338 -- Cell
Email Address
 
 
EDUCATION
 
  • Juris Doctor, Law, University of Buffalo Law School, 1986
  • Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1983
BAR ADMISSIONS
 
  • New York State, 1987
  • United States District Court, Western District of New York, 1987
  • United States District Court, Northern District of New York, 1997
  • United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 1994
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1994
     
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
  • Managing Member, Mura & Storm, PLLC, 2004 to present
  • Founder, Law Office of Roy A. Mura, 1994 to 2004
  • Associate Attorney, Lustig & Brown, LLP, 1993-1994
  • Associate Attorney, Saperston & Day, PC, 1989-1993
  • Associate Attorney, Hurwitz & Fine, PC, 1988-1989
  • Confidential Law Assistant, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, 1986-1988
PUBLICATIONS
 
  • Co-Author, Insurance Law Column -- "Higher Stakes for Parties to Insurance Contracts", New York Law Journal (1992)
     
  • Co-Author, Insurance Law: 1991 Survey of New York Law, 43 Syracuse Law Review 441-488 (1992)
  • Co-Author, Insurance Law: 1990 Survey of New York Law, 42 Syracuse Law Review 637-677 (1991)
  • Contributor, Insurance Law: 1989 Survey of New York Law, 40 Syracuse Law Review 433-461 (1990)
  • Co-Author, "Resolving Bad Faith Claims: ADR as a Viable Alternative to Litigation", The Claims Forum, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 & 2, American Arbitration Association
REPORTED DECISIONS
 
  • KMAPS Corp. v. Nova Cas. Co., 53 A.D.2d 1043 (4th Dept. 2008)
  • Penna v. Peerless Ins. Co., 510 F. Supp. 2d 199 (WDNY 2007)
  • Village Import Auto Sales & Serv. v. Motors Ins. Corp., 35 A.D.3d 1216 (4th Dept. 2006)
  • N.Y. Cent. Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Town of Cheektowaga, 13 A.D.3d 1189 (4th Dept. 2004)
  • Fahrenholz v. Sec. Mut. Ins. Co., 291 A.D.2d 876 (4th Dept. 2002)
  • A-One Oil, Inc. v. Massachusetts Bay Ins. Co., 250 A.D.2d 633 (2nd Dept. 1998)
  • Carpentier v. Hanover Ins. Co., 248 A.D.2d 579 (2nd Dept. 1998)
  • B.U.D. Sheetmetal v. Massachusetts Bay Ins. Co., 248 A.D.2d 856 (3rd Dept.1998)
  • Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Pascarella, 993 F. Supp. 134 (NDNY 1998)
  • Jasco Tools v. American Mfrs. Mut. Ins. Co., 176 Misc. 2d 828 (Sup. Ct., Monroe Co., 1998)
  • Kawa v. Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 174 Misc. 2d 407 (Sup. Ct., Erie Co., 1997)
  • Jerge v. Buettner, 90 N.Y.2d 950 (NY Ct. Apps. 1997)
  • Martinson v. Massachusetts Bay Ins. Co., 947 F. Supp. 124 (SDNY 1996)
  • Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst v. Hanover Ins. Co., 89 N.Y.2d 293 (NY Ct. Apps. 1996)
     
AWARDS
 
  • Lexis Nexis Insurance Law Community's Top 50 Insurance Blogs, 2009
  • Distinguished Service Award, New York State Chapter of Special Investigation Units, 2008
  • Lexis Nexis Insurance Law Community's Top 50 Insurance Blogs, 2008
  • Certificate of Appreciation, The FBI and Western New York Health Care Task Force, 2003
     
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
 
  • Member, Bar Association of Erie County, 1987 to present
  • Member, New York State Bar Association, 1987 to present
  • Member, International Association of Arson Investigators, 1993 to present
  • Member, Defense Research Institute, 1994 to present
  • Member, New York State Fire Investigators State Chapter 23, 1994 to present
  • General Counsel, New York State Chapter of Special Investigation Units, 1997 to present
  • Member, New York Insurance Association, 2009 to present
  • Member, LexisNexis Insurance Law Community Advisory Board Member, 2010 to present
     
SEMINAR/TRAINING PRESENTATIONS  (232)
 
2012 (8) 
  • Presenter, "Ethical & Legal Use of Social Media Content in Insurance Claims and Underwriting Decisions"; Utica I-Day; Utica, New York, April 26, 2012
  • Presenter, "Using Social Media in Claims Investigations"; Medical Claims Defense Network Seminar; Orlando, Florida, April 19, 2012
  • Presenter, "Examinations Under Oath"; 2012 Property Loss Research Bureau's Annual Claims Conference; Orlando, Florida, April 17 & 18, 2012
  • Presenter, "Leveraging Social Media in Claims and Underwriting"; National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies' Personal Lines Seminar; Orlando, Florida, April 12, 2012
  • Presenter, "Social Media Management Issues"; 2012 Insurance Fraud Management Conference; Phoenix, Arizona, March 26, 2012  
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Good & Bad Faith Claim Handling: Documentation and Extra-Contractual Issues & Consequences"; In-House Training for Property Adjusters; New York, February 15, 2012
  • Presenter, "Social Media Research in Insurance Fraud Investigation"; National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies' Claims Conference & Exhibit Show; Savannah, Georgia, February 9, 2012
  • Presenter, "Quarterly Update of No-Fault and Property-Fraud Related Case Law, Legislative and Regulatory Developments"; New York State Special Investigations Units Quarterly Meeting; Cicero, New York, January 18, 2012
2011 (27)
  • Presenter, "The Effective and Ethical Use of Social Media Content While Conducting Investigations"; Michigan Council of Professional Investigators Annual Meeting; Novi, Michigan, November 3, 2011
  • Speaker/Instructor, "The Effective and Ethical Use of Social Media in Insurance Fraud Investigations"; In-House Training for SIU Professionals; New York, October 26, 2011
  • Speaker/Instructor, Reservation of Rights and Coverage Declination Letters, In-House Training for Property Claims Professionals; New York, October 25, 2011
  • Presenter, "Play Nice and Share: New York's Laws on Sharing SIU and Claim File Materials"; New York State Special Investigation Units Quarterly Meeting; Verona, New York, October 20, 2011
  • Presenter, "The Effective and Ethical Use of Social Media in Insurance Fraud Investigations"; New Jersey Special Investigators Association 21st Anti-Fraud Insurance Seminar; Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 19, 2011
  • Presenter, "Facebook, MySpace & Linkedin: New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Investigators"; Association of Investigative Managers' Fall 2011 Meeting; Worcester, Massachusetts, October 17, 2011
  • Presenter, "The Effective and Ethical Use of Social Media Content in Insurance Investigations"; New York Association of Independent Adjustors, Inc.'s 71st Annual Convention; Rhinebeck, New York, October 16, 2011
  • Presenter, "Cyberbullying - Offensive Contact of an Electronic Kind"; New York Insurance Association, Inc.'s Emerging Liabilities in New York Seminar; Albany, New York, October 12, 2011
  • Presenter, "Social Networking Sites: New Tools & Ethical Dilemmas for Insurance Investigations"; International Claim Association's 102nd Annual Education Conference; Las Vegas, Nevada, October 4, 2011
  • Presenter, "Leveraging Social Media for Claims and Underwriting"; Verisk Insurance Solutions Customer Conference 2011; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, October 3, 2011
  • Presenter, "Addressing Fraud in First- and Third-Party Claims; How to Identify, Investigate and Protect Yourself"; New York State Bar Association 2011 Law School for Insurance Professionals; Amherst, New York, September 28, 2011
  • Presenter, "The Effective and Ethical Use of Social Media Content in Insurance Fraud Investigations"; International Association of Special Investigative Units' Annual Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud; San Antonio, Texas, September 14, 2011
  • Presenter, "Fraud Meet Facebook -- Social Media & Internet Surveillance"; FWCI's 66th Annual Worker's Compensation Educational Conference; Orlando, Florida, August 22, 2011
  • Presenter, "Social Media Research in Insurance Fraud Investigations"; PCI Fraud Subcommittee Meeting; Des Plaines, Illinois, August 16, 2011
  • Presenter, NICB Dialogue Meeting; Melville, New York, June 22, 2011
  • Presenter, "Facebook, MySpace & LinkedIn:  New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Insurance Investigators"; FIFEC Annual Conference; Orlando, Florida, June 9, 2011
  • Presenter for In-House SIU Leadership Training; Nashville, Tennessee, May 26, 2011
  • Presenter, "Social Media Research in Insurance Fraud Investigation," In-House SIU Training; San Antonio, Texas, May 18, 2011
  • Presenter, "Social Network Data -- New Tools & Ethical Dilemmas," Rocky Mountain Association of Special Investigation Units Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, May 6, 2011
  • Presenter, " Investigating & Defending First- and Third-Party Diminished Value Claims" and "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Permissive Use," In-House Training, New York, April 29, 2011
  • Presenter, "Beyond the Malella Defense," New York State Special Investigation Units Quarterly Meeting, Saratoga Springs, New York, April 28, 2011  
  • Presenter, "Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn:  New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Investigators," 2011 Insurance Fraud Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, April 25, 2011
  • Presenter, "Social Network Data--Emerging Issues of Risk", 2011 Insurance Fraud Management Conference, Amelia Island, Florida, March 21, 2011  
  • Presenter, "The Just Right Claim File"; National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies' 2011 Claims Conference & Exhibit Show, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, February 17, 2011  
  • Presenter, "Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments"; New York State Special Investigations Units Quarterly Meeting; Cicero, New York, February 10, 2011
  • Presenter, "New York No-Fault Intoxication Coverage" Webinar, February 1, 2011  
  • Presenter, "New York No-Fault Intoxication Coverage" Webinar, January 19, 2011

2010 (19)
  • Presenter, "Facebook, MySpace & LinkedIn -- New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Investigators"; New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud Annual Meeting; New York, New York, November 4, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor; "Best Practice & Procedure for Conducting Difficult EUOs"; Webinar Training for National SIU Team; November 2, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor; "Health Insurer Lien, Subrogation & Reimbursement Claims"; In-House Training for No-Fault & Liability Claims Professionals; New York, October 27, 2010
  • Presenter, "Effective & Ethical Use of Social Networking Sites in Insurance Investigations"; New York State Special Investigations Units Quarterly Meeting; Turning Stone Resort & Casino; Verona, New York, October 20, 2010
  • Presenter, "Social Media -- New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Insurers"; New York Insurance Association Combined Sound Underwriting with Proven Loss Prevention Strategies for Meaningful Results Seminar; Syracuse, New York, October 13, 2010
  • Presenter, "Addressing the Challenges of Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit"; New York State Bar Association; October 1, 2010
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 2008-2010"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 23, 2010 
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Medical Provider Fraud & Licensing Investigations";  In-House Training for No-Fault Claims & SIU Professionals; New York, July 29, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Best Practices & Strategies for Taking Difficult Statements";  In-House Training for SIU Professionals; New York, July 27, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Don’t Tell Me What You Really Think – Avoiding Defamation Liability in Claims & SIU”;  In-House Training for SIU Professionals; New York, July 27, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Health Insurance Liens, Subrogation & Reimbursement Requests -- Liability Considerations"; In-House Training for Liability Claims Professionals; July 27, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Health Insurance Liens, Subrogation & Reimbursement Requests -- No-Fault Considerations"; In-House Training for No-Fault Claims Professionals; July 27, 2010
  • Presenter, “Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn:  New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Investigators”; Florida Workers’ Compensation Fraud Task Force Meeting; Altamonte Springs, Florida, July 14, 2010
  • Keynote Speaker, “Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn:  New Tools and New Ethical Dilemmas for Investigators”; Annual Insurance Fraud Seminar & Expo of the Rocky Mountain Association of Special Investigation Units; Littleton, Colorado, May 7, 2010
  • Presenter, “Don’t Tell Me What You Really Think – Avoiding Defamation Liability in Claims & SIU”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Saratoga Springs, New York, April 28, 2010
  • Presenter, “New York No-Fault On Trial”; Prevailing New York Legal Issues for Property and Casualty Insurers; New York Insurance Association; Albany, New York, March 11, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Handling Complex Auto PD Claims”; In-House Insurer Training for Complex Auto PD Claims Professionals; March 9, 2010
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Saratoga Springs, New York, February 11, 2010
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Medicare/Medicaid Reporting Requirements & Permissible Offsets for New York No-Fault Insurers"; In-House Training for No-Fault Claims Professionals; January 28, 2010 

2009 (12) 
  • Presenter, “Conducting Difficult Examinations Under Oath,” New York Anti-Car Theft & Fraud Association 2-Day Conference for Insurance Claims & SIU Personnel; Smithtown, New York, November 18, 2009
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Verona, New York, October 8, 2009
  • Speaker/Instructor, “New York’s New Direct DJ/Late Notice Law and the Lack of Cooperation Defense”; In-House Insurer Training for Commercial Liability Insurance Claims Professionals; Syracuse, New York, October 7, 2009
  • Presenter, “Conducting Difficult Examinations Under Oath,” Eastern Regional Independent Adjusters Association Conference; Lake George, New York, September 24, 2009
  • Presenter, “Best Methods & Techniques for Conducting Recorded Interviews”; 2009 International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 24th Annual Seminar & Expo; Palm Desert, California, September 22, 2009
  • Presenter, “Coverage Issues,” 2009 General Auto Liability New York State Bar Association Program; Amherst, New York, May 29, 2009
  • Presenter, “Crack Rides – Covered or Not?”; North East Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators 37th Annual Training Seminar; Buffalo, New York, May 13, 2009
  • Presenter, “Best Practice and Procedure for Difficult EUOs” and “Investigating the Crack Ride Loss”; Rocky Mountain Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 2009 Insurance Fraud Seminar; Littleton, Colorado, May 8, 2009
  • Speaker, “Discoverability of SIU File Materials”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Saratoga Springs, New York, April 22, 2009
  • Co-Presenter, “LMK Psychological – What Now?”, Mura & Storm Webinooner, April 9, 2009
  • Presenter, “New York's New Late Notice/Direct DJ Rules”, Mura & Storm Webinooner, April 8, 2009
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Cicero, New York, January 28, 2009
     
2008 (16)
 
  • Presenter, “Identification & Investigation of Key Coverage Issues Relevant to Fire Losses – A Case Study”, NYACT Education Conference for Insurance Claims & SIU Personnel; Melville, New York, November 12, 2008
  • Presenter, “Methods & Techniques of a Successful Telephone Interview”; Annual Conference of the Oregon Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units; Portland, Oregon, October 8, 2008
  • Presenter, “Understanding the New York Court or Appeals’ Decisions Permitting the Recovery of Consequential Damages in Bi-Economy Market, Inc. v. Harleysville Ins. Co. of N.Y.”; Buffalo Claims Association’s Educational Seminars Day; Buffalo, New York, October 2, 2008
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2007-2008"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 18, 2007
  • Presenter, “Investigating the ‘Crack Ride’ Loss – A Claim Study”; International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 23rd Annual Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud; Atlanta, Georgia, September 9, 2008
  • Presenter, “Best Practice and Procedure for Difficult EUOs”; International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 23rd Annual Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud; Atlanta, Georgia, September 9, 2008
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Methods & Techniques of a Successful Recorded Interview”; In-House Insurer Training for Auto and Business/Homeowners Insurance Claims Professionals; Syracuse, New York, August 13, 2008
  • Speaker/Instructor, “New York State Liability & Coverage Issues – Nuances of State Law”; In-House Insurer Training for Auto and Business/Homeowners Insurance Claims Professionals; Indianapolis, Indiana, July 9, 2008
  • Presenter, “Crack Ride Losses – Covered or Not?”; NYACT Upstate Law Enforcement Full Seminar; Syracuse, New York, June 25, 2008
  • Presenter, “Best Practice and Procedure for Difficult EUOs” and “Crack Ride Losses – Covered or Not?”; Delaware Valley Chapter of International Association of Special Investigation Units Annual Seminar; Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, June 12, 2008
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Coverage for Losses Involving New York Loaner Vehicles” and “Investigating & Defending Third-Party Diminished Value Claims”; In-House Insurer Training, April 17, 2008
  • Presenter, “1 vs. 100 – Quarterly Brief Gameshow”; NYSSIU Quarterly Meeting; Saratoga Springs, New York; April 16, 2008
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Current No-Fault Issues and Case Law”; In-House Insurer Training; April 15, 2008
  • Presenter, “Truth or Consequences: Understanding the New York Court or Appeals’ Decisions Permitting the Recovery of Consequential Damages in Bi-Economy Market, Inc. v. Harleysville Ins. Co. of N.Y. and Panasia Estates, Inc. v. Hudson Ins. Co. – Underwriting and Claims Considerations”; Buffalo Claims Association; Blasdell, New York, March 12, 2008
  • Presenter, “Insurance Fraud – A Legal Perspective”; New York Western Fire Investigators Association Seminar; Rochester, New York, February 9, 2008
  • Presenter, “Best Practice and Procedure for Difficult EUOs”; NYSSIU Quarterly Meeting; Cicero, New York; January 23, 2008
     
2007 (15)
 
  • Speaker/Instructor, “The Top 10 Most Vexing Issues Challenging No-Fault Insurers in New York State”; In-House Insurer Training; December 18, 2007
  • Presenter, “The Top 10 Most Vexing Issues Challenging No-Fault Insurers in New York State”; NYACT Education Conference for Insurance Claims & SIU Personnel; Melville, New York, November 13, 2007
  • Presenter, “Valuation Issues Relevant to Property Loss Claims”; Finger Lakes Insurance Council & Underwriting Seminar & Roundtable; Canastota, New York, October 10, 2007
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2006-2007"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 20, 2007
  • Presenter, “Hard Way Bets – Best Practice and Procedure for Difficult EUOs”; International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 22nd Annual Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud; Las Vegas, Nevada, September 13, 2007
  • Presenter, “Investigating the Stolen-Recovered-Drowned Vehicle Claim”; International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 22nd Annual Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud; Las Vegas, Nevada, September 11, 2007
  • Presenter, “Replacement Cost Coverage/URB”; Finger Lakes Area Insurance Conference; Auburn, New York, June 27, 2007
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Proof of Loss Forms, Mysterious Disappearance Claims, Preparing SIU Files for EUOs and Miscellaneous Issues”; In-House Insurer Training; June 21, 2007
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Insurable Interest” and “Material Misrepresentation in the Application”; SIU Training; In-House Insurer Training; May 22, 2007
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Selecting & Managing Your ‘Experts’”; Property Examiner Training; In-House Insurer Training; May 22, 2007
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Coverage for Losses Involving New York Loaner Vehicles”; In-House Insurer Training; May 21, 2007
  • Presenter, “Selecting & Managing Your ‘Experts’”; Buffalo Claims Association’s Educational Seminars Day, Buffalo, New York, May 10, 2007
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Saratoga Springs, New York, April 25, 2007
  • Speaker/Instructor, “The Top 10 Most Vexing Issues Challenging No-Fault Insurers in New York State; In-House Insurer Training; April 17, 2007
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Material Misrepresentation in the Application for Insurance”; In-House Insurer Training; March 8, 2007
     
2006 (9)
 
  • Panelist, 1st Bi-Annual No Fault Insurance Fraud Summit; Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, October 11, 2006
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2005-2006"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 21, 2006
  • Presenter, “Methods & Techniques of a Successful Telephone Interview”; International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 21st Annual Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud; LaQuinta Resort & Club, California, September 12, 2006
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Conducting Examinations Under Oath”; In-House Insurer Training; June 8, 2006
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Saratoga Springs, New York, April 12, 2006
  • Speaker/Instructor, “ABC’s of Additional Insured Coverage”; In-House Insurer Training; March 21, 2006
  • Speaker/Instructor, “New York Update”; In-House Insurer Training; February 16, 2006
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Rate Evasion Issues”; In-House Insurer Training; February 16, 2006
  • Presenter, “Methods & Techniques of a Successful Recorded Interview”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York, January 18, 2006
2005 (9)
 
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Lawsuits & Legal Proceedings”; In-House Insurer Training; November 16, 2005
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Material Misrepresentation in the Application for Insurance”; In-House Insurer Training; November 15, 2005
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York, October 19, 2005
  • Speaker/Instructor, “2004-2005 New York No-Fault Cases”; In-House Insurer Training; October 12, 2005Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2004-2005"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 22, 2005
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Show Me The Money – Proper Payment Procedures for First-Party Claims: When, How, How Much & To Whom”; In-House Insurer Training; June 1, 2005
  • Presenter, “Show Me The Money – Proper Payment Procedures for First-Party Claims: When, How, How Much & To Whom”; Buffalo Claims Association 14th Annual Education Seminar Day; Buffalo, New York, May 11, 2005
  • Presenter, “2005 Insurance Coverage Update: Personal Lines, Bad Faith and Other Developing Topics”; New York State Bar Association; Buffalo, New York, May 6, 2005
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Albany, New York, April 27, 2005
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York, January 19, 2005
     
2004 (6)
 
  • Presenter, “Methods & Techniques of a Successful Telephone Interview”; NYACT Education Conference for Insurance Claims and SIU Personnel; Woodbury, New York, November 16-17, 2004
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2003-2004"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 23, 2004
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Joint NYACT Conference and Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Albany, New York June 22, 2004
  • Presenter, “Preferred New York Labor Law Cases”, “New York No-Fault Materials” and “Rental Vehicle Damage Claims Under Amended New York General Business Law § 396-z”; In-House Insurer Training; May 25, 2004
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York April 7, 2004
  • Presenter, “Fraud-related Case Law, Legislative and Regulatory Developments; Especially As Relates to New York No-fault Losses and Claims”; Educational Conference of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York, January 21, 2004
     
2003 (11)
 
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2002-2003"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 9, 2003
  • Presenter, “Fraud-related Case Law, Legislative and Regulatory Developments; Especially As Relates to New York No-fault Losses and Claims”; Educational Conference of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Verona, New York, July 16, 2003
  • Presenter, “Mold Mitigation, Litigation and Legislation: A Primer for Building Owners and Managers”; Greater Buffalo BOMA meeting; Buffalo, New York; June 18, 2003
  • Presenter, “The VMM Peril & Vacancy Exclusion – Is Arson ‘Vandalism’ Within the Meaning of the Vacancy Exclusion?”; Buffalo Claims Association’s 12th Annual Educational Seminar Day; Buffalo, New York; May 14, 2003
  • Presenter, “Quarterly Update of Case Law, Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative Developments”; Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York, April 9, 2003
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Rental Vehicle Damage Claims Under Amended New York General Business Law § 396-z”; In-House Insurer Training; April 1, 2003
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Rental Vehicle Damage Claims Under Amended New York General Business Law § 396-z”; In-House Insurer Training; March 6, 2003
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Rental Vehicle Damage Claims Under Amended New York General Business Law § 396-z”; In-House Insurer Training; March 5, 2003
  • Presenter, “Rental Vehicle Damage Claims Under Amended New York General Business Law § 396-z”; Utica Claims Association; Buffalo, New York; February 13, 2003
  • Presenter, “Rental Vehicle Damage Claims Under Amended New York General Business Law § 396-z”; Buffalo Claims Association; Buffalo, New York; February 12, 2003
  • Presenter, “Update on PIP Regulations and Recent Decisions”; Educational Conference of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Syracuse, New York, January 22, 2003
     
2002 (8)
 
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Insurance Issues Relevant to the Mold Claim: 1st & 3rd Party Losses”; In-House Insurer Training; December 2, 2002
  • Presenter, “Admissibility of Biochemical Engineering Testimony in New York State and Federal Courts” and “Review of 2001-2002 New York State and Federal Insurance Fraud Case Law”; Educational Conference of the New York State Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigative Units (NYSSIU); Batavia, New York, October 17-18, 2002
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage – 2001-2002"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, September 19, 2002
  • Speaker/Instructor, “Amended Motor Vehicle Reparations Act”; In-House Insurer Training; August 22, 2002
  • Presenter, “Working with Public Adjusters – Proactive Approaches to Maintaining and Managing the Professional Relationship”, In-House Insurer Training; August 20, 2002
  • Presenter, “Support Investigation for Legal Defense of Fire Losses and Prosecution of Subrogation Actions”, NYSSIU; New York State Fairgrounds, New York, July 24 2002
  • Speaker/Instructor, “New York’s ‘Scaffolding Law’”, in-house seminar for Insurance Company Agent’s Meeting; Geneva, New York; May 14, 2002
  • Presenter, “Insurance Issues Relevant to the Mold Claim: 1st & 3rd Party Losses, Buffalo Claims Association Educational Seminar Day; Buffalo, New York, May 9, 2002
2001 (6)
 
  • Speaker/Instructor, "No Fault and Bodily Injury Claims"; In-House Insurer Training; December 11, 2001
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Coverage Issues in Pollution Losses, Disc Herniation Case Survey, New York No-Fault Claims, "Serious Injury" Threshold Caselaw"; In-House Insurer Training; October 29, 2001
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "1999 and 2000 Insurance Fraud Cases -- New York"; In-House Insurer Training; September 19, 2001
  • Presenter, “Medical Provider Investigations Under New York No-Fault Law”; New York Anti Car Theft & Fraud Association, Inc; seminar for insurance claims and SIU personnel; Carousel Mall, Syracuse, New York, July 17, 2001
  • Presenter, The "Innocent Co-Insured Doctrine": Immediate and Potential Effects of Lane v. Security Mutual Ins. Co.; Utica Claims Association; Utica, New York, April 12, 2001
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 2000"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, March 29, 2001
     
2000 (8)
 
  • Presenter, "Recent Developments in Property Case Law"; Education Conference of the New York Anti Car Theft & Fraud Association; Tarrytown, New York, November 8, 2000
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 1999"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; Holiday Inn, Oneonta, New York, June 8, 2000
  • Presenter, "Late Notice, Notice by Injured Party and Disclaimer Obligation of Carrier", New York State Bar Association's "Insurance Issues in Personal Injury Cases for the Experienced Litigator" Continuing Legal Education Seminar; Buffalo, New York, May 5, 2000
  • Speaker/Instructor, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 1999"; In-House Insurer Training; May 3, 2000
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Coverage for Losses Involving Rental Cars"; In-House Insurer Training; March 2, 2000
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 1999"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, March 30, 2000
  • Speaker/Instructor, "No-Fault Coverage for Losses Involving Rental Vehicles" and "Coverage for Losses Involving Rental Vehicles"; In-House Insurer Training; February 24, 2000
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Support Investigation for Legal Defense of Fire Losses and Prosecution of Subrogation Actions" and "Public Adjuster Compensation"; In-House Insurer Training; February 23, 2000
     
1999 (3)
 
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Anatomy of a Civil Action"; In-House Insurer Training; June 16, 1999
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 1998"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, April 1, 1999
  • Presenter, "Bad Faith Litigation in New York"; National Business Institute Seminar for attorneys and insurance professionals; University Inn & Conference Center, Amherst, New York, March 26, 1999
1998 (9)
 
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Coverage for Losses Involving Rental Vehicles"; In-House Insurer Property Damage Training Seminar; August 11 and 12, 1998
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Effective Disclaimer, Denial and Reservation of Rights Letters: When to Issue, To Whom and What to Say"; In-House Insurer Training; May 21, 1998
  • Speaker, "Components of a Fraud Investigation: External Investigation"; Buffalo Claims Association's Educational Seminars Day 1998; Buffalo, New York, May 14, 1998
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 1996 & 1997"; free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals; Buffalo Sheraton Hotel, April 2, 1998
  • Speaker, "Examinations Under Oath -- Procedure and Substance"; Certified Fraud Examiners' Dinner Meeting; Amherst, New York, March 24, 1998
  • Speaker, "Environmental Coverage Issues: Property and Liability"; Madison Mutual Insurance Company Policyholder's Meeting; Chittenango, New York, March 17, 1998
  • Speaker, "Property Legal Case Updates Relative to Appraisal Process and Other Issues"; Buffalo Claims Association Dinner Meeting; Buffalo, New York, February 11, 1998
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Dealing with Public Adjusters"; In-House Insurer Training; January 20, 1998
  • Speaker, "Property & Liability Environmental Coverage: Important Issues and New York Case Law Update"; New York Insurance Association Environmental Awareness Seminar; Albany, New York, January 8, 1998
     
1997 (7)
 
  • Presenter, "Examinations Under Oath -- Not Just for Property Claims Anymore", New York State Chapter of Special Investigation Units Quarterly Meeting; Syracuse, New York, July 16, 1997
  • Speaker, "Subrogation Attempts by Accident and Health Insurance Companies Against Property & Casualty Companies"; 39th Annual Finger Lakes Area Insurance Conference; Skaneateles, New York, June 25, 1997
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Late Notice", In-House Regional Training Seminar; June 12, 1997
  • Speaker, "Workers' Compensation Reform Bill of 1996: Overview of Employer's Liability Limitations and Impact on Claims and Underwriting", Utica Claims Association Dinner Meeting; Utica, New York, April 10, 1997
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Support Investigation for Legal Defense of Fire Losses and Prosecution of Subrogation Actions", In-House Regional Training Seminar; March 24, 1997
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "New York Insurance Coverage -- 1996", free workshop/seminar for insurance professionals, Buffalo Marriott Hotel, Amherst, New York, March, 1997
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Support Investigation for Legal Defense of Fire Losses and Prosecution of Subrogation Actions", In-house Regional Training Seminar; February 10-11, 1997
     
1996 (17)
 
  • Sponsor/Presenter, "Mandatory Appraisal of Property Insurance Claims in New York -- Historical Background, Legal Pre-requisites, Procedural Guidelines and Practical Advise", Seminar for Insurance Professionals, Sheraton Inn; Buffalo, New York, November 18, 1996
  • Presenter, "Basic Automobile Coverage", New York State Bar Association's "Automobile Insurance Law and Practice 1996" Continuing Legal Education Seminar; Buffalo, New York, November 15, 1996
  • Speaker, "Environmental Coverage Issues: Property & Liability", Watertown Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Watertown, New York, November 12, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "The Impact of Fraud, Deceit and Misrepresentations by the Insured", In-House Insurer Training; November 1, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Support Investigation for Legal Defense of Fire Losses and Prosecution of Subrogation Claims"; In-House Insurer Training; September 23-24, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Premises Liability Overview"; In-House Insurer Training; September 19, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Workers' Compensation Reform Bill of 1996: Overview of Employer's Liability Limitations and Impact on Claims and Underwriting"; In-House Insurer Training; September 11, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Report Writing for Claims Professionals & Outside Adjusters or Investigators"; In-House Insurer Training; August 9, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Coverage for Discrimination and Harassment Claims under Commercial General Liability Policies"; In-House Insurer Training; June 11, 1996
  • Co-Chair & Panelist, "The Arson Case Study", Buffalo Claims Association's Educational Seminars Day 1996; Buffalo, New York, May 16, 1996
  • Presenter, "Premises Liability -- Coverage Issues", New York State Bar Association's Premises Liability 1996 Continuing Legal Education Seminar; Buffalo, New York, April 19, 1996
  • Co-Chair/Speaker, "Assumption of Risk: Recreational Activities & Sports Involving Infants -- Releases, Waivers & Disclaimers", Lorman Business Center-sponsored educational seminar; Buffalo, New York, April 12, 1996
  • Speaker, "Examinations Under Oath -- Not Just for Property Claims Anymore: Investigating Fraudulent Property & Casualty Claims and Spotting Red Flags: A Hypothetical", Utica Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Utica, New York, April 11, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Premises Liability Overview"; In-House Insurer Training; April 11, 1996
  • Speaker, "Examinations Under Oath -- Not Just for Property Claims Anymore: Investigating Fraudulent Property & Casualty Claims and Spotting Red Flags: A Hypothetical", Watertown Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Watertown, New York, April 9, 1996
  • Speaker, "Examinations Under Oath -- Not Just for Property Claims Anymore: Investigating Fraudulent Property & Casualty Claims and Spotting Red Flags: A Hypothetical", Buffalo Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Buffalo, New York, April 3, 1996
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Accidents Resulting in Death: Claims Considerations"; In-House Insurer Training; January 12, 1996
     
1995 (15)
 
  • Presenter, "Investigating Fraudulent Property & Liability Claims and Conducting Examinations Under Oath: Procedure & Substance", New York Association of Independent Adjusters' Fall 1995 Educational Seminar; West Point, New York, November 16, 1995
  • Speaker/Instructor, "New York Labor Law: Underwriting and Claims Considerations"; In-House Insurer Training; November 15, 1995
  • Speaker/Instructor, Property Insurance Coverage Issues, "Bad Faith" Claims and Fraud/Arson Claims; In-House Insurer Training; November 2, 1995
  • Presenter, "How Broad is the Broad Evidence Rule? Determining Actual Cash Value of Property Losses Under New York Law", Utica Claims Association's 1995 Educational Seminar; Utica, New York, October 6, 1995
  • Presenter, "Investigating the Arson and Potentially Fraudulent Claim and Conducting the Examination Under Oath: Procedure and Substance", Utica Claims Association's 1995 Educational Seminar; Utica, October 6, 1995
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Mortgagee Rights and Obligations under the Standard Mortgage Clause" and "The Broad Evidence Rule: Determining Actual Cash Value of Property Losses Under New York Law"; In-House Insurer Training; October 5, 1995
  • Presenter, "The Impact of Fraud, Deceit and Misrepresentations By the Insured on the Handling of First-Party and Third-Party Insurance Claims", New York Insurance Law and "Bad Faith" Claims Seminar, Lorman Education Services, Inc.; Buffalo, June 29, 1995
  • Chair & Presenter, "Mock Oral Examination Under Oath: The Arson Case", Buffalo Claims Association's Educational Seminars Day-95; Buffalo, May 22, 1995
  • Keynote Speaker & Presenter, "Environmental Coverage Issues: Property & Liability" and "Public Adjuster Compensation & Mandatory Appraisal Under New York Insurance Law § 3404(G)", New York Association of Independent Adjusters' Spring Seminar; Binghamton, April 27, 1995
  • Presenter, "Effective Disclaimers, Denials and Reservation of Rights Letters: When To Issue, To Whom and What To Say", Watertown Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Watertown, April 11, 1995
  • Chair & Presenter, "Third-Party Liability Claims Against Employers", New York State Bar Association's Labor Law/Construction Accident Continuing Legal Education Seminar; Buffalo, April 4, 1995
  • Presenter, "A Survey of 1994 Developments In Insurance Coverage Law -- New York", Lorman Education Services, Inc.; Buffalo, March 31, 1995
  • Presenter, "Primary Coverage for Losses Involving Rental Vehicles", Utica Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Utica, March 9, 1995
  • Presenter, "Lead Paint and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Claims: Liability and Coverage Considerations", Buffalo Claims Association's Monthly Dinner Meeting; Buffalo, March 8, 1995
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Public Adjuster Compensation Under Circular Letter No. 17(1993)" and "Mandatory Appraisal Under Insurance Law § 3404(G)"; In-House Insurer Training; January 1995
     
1994 (7)
 
  • Presenter, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage Claims & Legal Handling Issues In the Wake of Regulation 35-D: That Was Then -- This Is Now", Ætna Casualty & Surety Company; Rochester, December 1994
  • Presenter, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage Claims & Legal Handling Issues In the Wake of Regulation 35-D: That Was Then -- This Is Now", Empire Insurance Group; Rochester, December 1994
  • Presenter, "Trigger of Coverage & Number of Occurrences", New York State Bar Association's "Insurance Coverage Issues and Applications -- 1994: A Look At Fundamental Issues and Current Dilemmas" seminar; Buffalo, November 1994
  • Presenter, "Coverage Issues Regarding Lead Poisoning Claims", CPCU Conferment & Seminar Day, Buffalo Chapter; Buffalo, October 1994
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Substantive and Practical Environmental Coverage Issues Under New York Law"; In-House Insurer Training; October 1994
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage: Claims & Legal Handling Issues"; In-House Insurer Training; August 1994
  • Presenter, "Public Adjuster Compensation Under Circular Letter No. 17 (1993)" and "Mandatory Appraisal Under Insurance Law § 3404(G)", Utica Claims Association's Annual Educational Seminar; Utica, April 1994
1993 (6)
 
  • Presenter, "Proactive Options: Examining the Intentional Acts Claim", Buffalo Claims Association's Annual Educational Seminars Day; Buffalo, May 1993
  • Presenter, "Indemnification/Contribution/Insurance", New York State Bar Association's "Personal Injury Litigation -- Workplace-Related Injuries: The Dialogue of the '90s" seminar; Buffalo, March 1993
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Current New York Insurance Coverage, Liability and Bad Faith Issues: Claims Handling Considerations"; In-House Insurer Training; Albany, March 1993
  • Speaker/Instructor, "Common Law Indemnification, Contractual Indemnity & Contribution: Liability & Coverage Considerations"; In-House Insurer Training; March 1993
  • Presenter, "Common Law Indemnification, Contractual Indemnity & Contribution: Liability & Coverage Considerations"; In-House Insurer Training; February 1993
  • Presenter, "Underinsured Motorists Coverage Claims Under Pending Regulation 35-D: To Be or Not To Be? -- From the Insurer's Perspective", Continuing Legal Education Seminar sponsored by the Negligence Committee of the Erie County Bar Association; Buffalo, February 1993
     
1992 (8)
 
  • Presenter, "Common Law Indemnification, Contractual Indemnity & Contribution: Liability & Coverage Considerations" and "Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage Issues Under New York Law", General Accident Insurance; Buffalo, December 1992
  • Presenter, "Significant Developments in Insurance Coverage Law", American Arbitration Association's Annual "Northeast Dispute Resolution Conference"; Cooperstown, July 1992
  • Presenter, "Common Law Indemnification, Contractual Indemnity & Contribution: Liability & Coverage Considerations", Utica National Insurance Group; Utica, June 1992
  • Participant, "Mock Trial of Civil Action", Buffalo Claims Association's annual educational seminar; Buffalo, May 1992
  • Presenter/Panelist, "Tort Reform in New York State: From the Defense Perspective", training seminar series for over 100 claims examiners, supervisors and other employees of the New York State Insurance Department; New York City, April 1992
  • Presenter, "Proactive Options: Examining the Intentional Acts Claim", Utica Claims Association's Annual Educational Seminar; Utica, April 1992
  • Presenter, "Developments in New York Law Regarding a Property Insurer's Obligation to Proceed With Appraisal of Disputed Amount or Value of a Loss", meeting of statewide district claims managers of Nationwide Insurance Companies; Albany, March 1992
  • Presenter, "Common Law Indemnification, Contractual Indemnity & Contribution: Liability & Coverage Considerations", Ætna Casualty & Surety Company; Rochester, February 1992
     
1991 (6)
 
  • Presenter, "Current New York Insurance Coverage, Liability and Bad Faith Issues: Claims Handling Considerations", Reliance Insurance Company; Rochester, December 1991
  • Presenter, "Current New York Insurance Coverage, Liability and Bad Faith Issues: Claims Handling Considerations", Empire Insurance Group; Rochester, December 1991
  • Presenter, "Significant Developments in New York Insurance Coverage Law", American Arbitration Association-sponsored state-wide program entitled "Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Claims: Pitfalls, Strategies, Cost-Containment and Recent Developments"; Buffalo, Rochester and New York City, October/November 1991
  • Presenter, "Proactive Options: Handling the Intentional Acts Claim", Ætna Casualty & Surety Company; Rochester, September 1991
  • Presenter, "Comparative Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage Issues Under New York, Connecticut and Ohio Laws", Preferred Mutual Insurance Company; New Berlin, May 1991
  • Chairperson, "Personal Injury & Insurance Law", Continuing Legal Education Seminar sponsored by the Negligence Committee of the Erie County Bar Association; Buffalo, February 1991