Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship

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Not everything shared by client stays with his/her attorney. Often times, it is shared with the insurance carrier that has retained counsel pursuant to their insurance policy. However, some information cannot be shared with the carrier, to their detriment but to the benefit of the insured. What can an attorney share with his client's insurance carrier, and what is he prohibited from doing? What other instances places an insured at risk of being adversarial to his/her own insurance carrier?

In theory, the insured, carrier and attorney (forming a tripartite relationship) are in complete alignment in terms of defending a claim. However, in reality, each participant in the tripartite relationship has different goals, obligations and exposure that may be inconsistent with each other. When the parties exercise or express their individual rights, it can negatively impact the legal rights and defenses of the others, sometimes placing counsel in a precarious ethical position. Worse, it can place the insured and carrier in direct conflict.

Learn more about these issues and more by attending a live audio conference 'Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship.' This program was created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who has been an insurance claim adjuster and has represented insureds on behalf of insurance companies in liability claims for over a decade. By attending this conference, you will learn common scenarios where the members of the tripartite relationship are at odds, and how their rights are protected while actively defending a case. Actual real-life scenarios will be discussed to assist you in spotting issues, before they become a problem. Tailored to meet a national audience, this presentation will provide information necessary for every participant in the tripartite relationship.


Agenda

Tripartite Relationship Defined
  • Insured
  • Carrier
  • Counsel
Role of Personal Counsel (4th Member of Tripartite Relationship?)
Sources for Guidance on Tripartite Relationship
Common Instances Where Tripartite Relationship Issues Arise
  • Excess Verdict
  • Punitive Damages
  • Duty to Cooperate
  • Insured Resists Settlement
  • Reservation of Rights
  • Restrictions of Defense Efforts and Expenses
  • Attorney/Client Privilege
Cases of Interest
Hypotheticals

Faculty

Matthew Keris, Esq., Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin

Matthew Keris, Esq.
  • Shareholder with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
  • Extensive experience in medical practice defense, having represented doctors, physician groups, hospitals and regional health centers for more than a decade
  • Nationally recognized speaker on risk management issues
  • Has been published in Risk Rx, a publication of the University of Florida; Risk Review of the Florida Hospital Association, and; Civil Litigation Update of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Currently serves as president-elect of the Central Pennsylvania Association for Health Care Risk Management; statewide treasurer of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute and chairman of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Health Care Law Subcommittee on Civil Litigation
  • J.D. degree, Roger Williams University School of Law
  • Can be contacted at 570-496-4602 or mpkeris@mdwcg.com




These Materials are Designed For

This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.

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