Introduction

"Building Claims" is a broad term that includes property, premises liability, general liability (GL), construction defect litigation, or construction contract claims. Lawyers call them "a case" when a lawsuit has been filed. Most claims get sorted out with little disagreement, where one party acknowledges having caused damage, everyone agrees to the value, and either they or their insurance company pay. On the other end are large, expensive, contentious claims that require a team of attorneys and experts to sort out.

But there are claims in the middle where our clients need help. They might know their client caused damage, but think the costs are exaggerated. Or they might not be sure their client has liability. These require professional judgement by an experienced building expert who has knowledge of the law and insurance. This is where a "Desktop Review" is valuable. They cost $1,500-10,000 and take a day to a week to complete. For claims professionals and defense lawyers our analysis is a "fight or pay" decision tool; it helps them decide "How much to pay vs. how much to fight." For plaintiffs or subrogation attorneys it is a "go/no-go" tool.

Learning Objectives

• Explain what Desktop Review is and be familiar with common alternative names for this process.

• Describe a Desktop Review's purpose, and it's value.

• Discuss the activities involved in a Desktop Review.

• Review Case Studies of Desktop Reviews.

• Examine how estimating or monetizing of these claims is performed.

• Show what the final output of a Desktop Review looks like.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Basic Analysis

3. File Management

4. Interviews & Testimony

5. Estimating or Monetizing

6. Presenting

7. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education Credit

A disclaimer that you must attend the live webinar to obtain credit. Certificates of attendance will be sent to eligible webinar attendees within three business days of the webinar.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 credit hour of continuing education credit in the following state(s):

• California State Bar - Provider #11573

• California Department of Insurance (Provider #180291) - Course #388878

• Florida Department of Financial Services (Provider #373045) - Course #125145; Offering ID #1181265

  • Pete Fowler’s Instructor ID #1346570

  • David Heemann’s Instructor ID #1347423

  • Melissa Ingleby’s Instructor ID #1347041

• Nevada Division of Insurance (Provider #168687) - Course #26630; Offering ID #188643

• Nevada State Bar (Provider #51574) - Course #P_20230525_51574

• Florida State Bar (Provider #1023251) - Course #2304440N

• Texas State Bar (Sponsor #A16251) - Course #174196027