CLE Webinar: Property Pitfalls – An Insider's Guide to First-Party Insurance

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation), one of the nation's leading providers of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, is pleased to announce that NAM neutral, Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) and Johnathan C. Lerner, Esq., found of Lerner, Arnold and Winston LLP, have been invited by the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers to present Property Pitfalls – An Insider's Guide to First-Party Insurance. This complimentary 60-minute CLE program will be live-streamed on Wednesday, February 15th at 1:30 p.m. ET.

When it comes to first-party property damage, there is a lot to navigate. Judge Skelos and Mr. Lerner will explain policyholder rights, limits of liability, endorsements, coverage, exclusions and extensions, and how to be best protected when it comes to casualty loss.

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Meet the presenters

Judge Skelos' career includes 11 years spent as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department. Throughout his many years on the bench, he was known for having a keen legal intellect with compassion for those who appeared before him and is rated “Highly Qualified” by the New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission. Judge Skelos' experience both on the bench and in private practice, gives him a broad range of knowledge in numerous areas of the law including construction litigation, professional liability and insurance coverage disputes. In 2022, for the seventh year in a row, Judge Skelos was voted a Top Ten Neutral in the New York Law Journal Best Of Survey. He was also named a National Law Journal Alternative Dispute Resolution Champion, as part of a select group of only 46 nationwide. He is available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout the United States. Judge Skelos is also Of Counsel to Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP.

Johnathan C. Lerner is the proud founder of New York City law firm Lerner, Arnold & Winston (LAW). He is dedicated to his clients, willing to stand for the rights of commercial enterprises, business owners, and residential property owners against insurance companies. Throughout his career, he has attained multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients. The son of a former public adjuster, Johnathan has a vast knowledge of first-party insurance claim litigation. He uses this knowledge to help clients understand their insurance policy's nuanced coverage and their rights to receive the appropriate indemnification for the losses/damages sustained. During the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, his deep understanding of wind and flood issues led him to assist many victims with their insurance claims. Johnathan's expertise regarding insurance coverage issues also makes him a highly sought-after speaker on hot topic issues in insurance litigation and property damage claims.

About NAM's complimentary Continuing Legal Education programs

NAM provides complimentary Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs virtually, on-site at your office, or in any of NAM's dedicated conference facilities. Our Continuing Legal Education department will work with your firm or organization to customize a CLE program that is designed to meet your specific CLE issues and topics of interest. Our well-respected faculty provides participants with an interactive presentation that will engage and educate your audience as they earn relevant CLE credit.

Please contact NAM's CLE department at 800-358-2550, ext. 145 or email Sharon Pedersen at spedersen@namadr.com for information on how we can customize a CLE program for your organization.