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The Insurance Adjusters Essential Guide for Handling Texas Claims

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:41:34 GMT

Laws regulating the handling of claims can sometimes be confusing. Add to that the fact that many adjusters handle claims in multiple states, and the task of keeping the laws straight can be daunting. Education is simply the best way for adjusters and carriers to avoid extra-contractual liability. The Insurance Adjusters Essential Guide for Handling Texas Claims was written as a service to insurance carriers and claims adjusters. This publication also forms the basis of the written materials for a seminar providing adjusters with two hours of continuing education credit in the area of ethics and consumer protection. This seminar has been approved by the Texas Department of Insurance for two hours for adjusters of all types. THE 2005 GUIDE Title Page, Author Page, and Table of Contents Chapters 1. Introduction 2. Who are Texas Insurance Adjusters? 3. Sources of Ethical Standards 4. The Insurance Policy 5. Common Law Conflict of Interest 6. Privacy Issues 7. Prohibited Conduct...

Selecting Counsel

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:30:23 GMT

The selection of competent litigation counsel is the first, and perhaps, single most important decision a client can make when litigation cannot be avoided. The choice of counsel can affect, and sometimes determine, the ultimate result in a matter. The State Bar of Texas reports that at the end of 2004 there were over 67,000 licensed attorneys in the State of Texas.1 This great number makes finding quality litigation counsel all the more difficult. When searching for a trial attorney, start by soliciting attorney recommendations from other professionals, friends, family, or persons who may be knowledgeable about litigation matters. Meet with and question the perspective attorney about their background, experience, proposed strategies, anticipated costs, and retention requirements. When interviewing litigation counsel for hire, consider these four factors: 1. Competence in the subject matter. First, the client should inquire whether the attorney has actually tried any cases. Depending...

Weldon W. Funderburk

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:50:34 GMT

Weldon W. Funderburk FOUNDING PARTNER RETIRED Personal: Married to Patricia Ann Funderburk; 4 children; 3 grandchildren. Contact: 713-526-1801 Education: Preparatory education, Howard Payne University; Legal education, Baylor University (L.L.B. 1949) Admissions: U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court ...

The Texas Legal Liability Advisor

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:48:21 GMT

The Texas Legal Liability Advisor is published on a regular basis free of charge by Funderburk & Funderburk, LLP. It provides information to avoid liability, and helpful tools and recommendations to handle specific legal issues. Frequently, these publications have been used as the basis for one hour seminars for adjuster continuing education credit. If you would like to be added to our mailing list for this publication, please fill out our contact form. Previous issues are also available for download here in PDF form. 2008 Summer Insurer Reimbursement in Texas: Important New Developments 2006 January Insurer Reimbursement in Texas: Insurers Win Round One at Supreme Court 2005 May Are Insurers Meeting the Minimum Standards in the Settlement of Claims ...

Funderburk Home Page

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:36:17 GMT

For the Confidence You Want at the Courthouse Our litigation firm fights for our clients in Texas courtrooms. We handle a wide variety of civil litigation matters across the state of Texas, including complex commercial and business disputes, employment litigation, insurance coverage, first and third-party claims, personal injury and insurance defense, self-insured defense, subrogation, real estate litigation, healthcare, construction, professional and executive liability, ERISA, products liability, and toxic and environmental torts. A copy of our Firm Profile is available for download in PDF format. Insurer Reimbursement in Texas: Important New Developments In the current edition of the TEXAS LEGAL LIABILITY ADVISOR, we examine three recent decisions by the Texas Supreme Court regarding insurer reimbursement rights. The most important of these is the decision handed down in the rehearing of Excess Underwriters at Lloyds London v. Franks Casing Crew & Rental Tools,...

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:04:39 GMT

Stephen Irving

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:25:12 GMT

Stephen Irving SENIOR ASSOCIATE Personal: Born Rochester, New York, February 1, 1964 Contact: 713-620-7279 sirving@FFLLP.COM Education: Preparatory education, Boston College (B.A. Speech Communications, 1992); Legal education, Catholic University of America (J.D., 1995); Note and Comment Editor, Commlaw Conspectus, Journal of Communications Law and Policy; Legal Intern to Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle; Superior Court of the District of Columbia Admissions: ...

J. Gregory Guy Funderburk

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:02 GMT

J. Gregory Guy Funderburk PARTNER Personal: Greg is married to Kelly Funderburk, who is Director and Commodities Counsel at Merrill Lynch Commodities. They have two children. Contact: 713-620-7276 ggfunderburk@FFLLP.COM Education: Preparatory education, Baylor University (B.A., 1987); Phi Beta Kappa; Legal education, University of Texas (J.D., 1990) Admissions: Texas Bar in 1990 U. S....

Homepage for Cub Scout Pack 585 Den 7

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:55:15 GMT

MEMBERS Name Contact Intormation Sam Nik & Merle - H: 281-829-2224 Christian Mark & Maria - H 281-599-8111 Anthony Michelle & Robert - H: 281-646-0053 Zachary Beverly - H: 281-398-0675 Ryan Susan & Keith- H: 281-398-1648 Calendar Date Event ...

Contact Information

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:03:34 GMT

Questions about our firm or this website may be directed to: Mark Courtois Funderburk & Funderburk, L.L.P. 2777 Allen Parkway Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77019 P: 713-526-1801 F: 713-526-2708 MJCOURTOIS@FFLLP.COM Directions to our Offices We are located in the American General / AIG complex of buildings located at the corner of Waugh and Allen Parkway, just outside of downtown Houston. Directions to our offices: FROM I-59: Exit Kirby Drive. Turn left on to Kirby (north). Kirby Drive curves to the right as you head downtown. Kirby becomes Allen Parkway once you cross Shepherd. Continue on Allen Parkway and take the Waugh exit. Stay on service road and go straight through intersection of Waugh and the service road. The American General Complex is on the right, beginning at the intersection of Allen Parkway and Waugh. Turn right into entrance number 3 (on the right). Go straight and take second right to proceed to public parking in the basement.* FROM 290: Exit 610 going west...

Mark J. Courtois

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:38:18 GMT

MARK J. COURTOIS PARTNER Personal: Married to Maria Jorik Courtois, also an attorney, and they have four children. Contact: 713-620-7226 mjcourtois@ffllp.com Education: Preparatory education, University of Notre Dame (B.A. cum laude, 1984); Legal education, Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1990); Deans Advisory Council 1988-1989; Quarter finalist, 1988 Mock Trial Competition; Associate Justice, 1989 SMU Moot Court Program. Admissions: Texas Bar in 1990 U. S. District Court Southern District of Texas Northern District of Texas Eastern District of Texas Western District of...

Attorneys

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:21:12 GMT

Larry B. Funderburk

Mark J. Courtois

J. Gregory Guy Funderburk

Stephen Irving

Honorable F. Lee Duggan, Jr.

Seminars

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:17:48 GMT

Funderburk & Funderburk, LLP is an approved provider of adjuster continuing education credit through the Texas Department of Insurance. We can provide customized seminars on a requested basis, usually free of charge to current clients. Our most popular, and most practical seminar for adjusters, is The Adjusters Essential Guide for Handling Texas Claims. This seminar, is Texas Department of Insurance approved for two hours of adjuster continuing education credit in the area of ethics and consumer protection for all types of adjusters. We also have a shortened one hour version of this seminar which focuses solely on claims handling under the Texas Insurance Code. Both seminars have been acclaimed by attendees for the presentation and written materials provided. Our seminars currently approved by the Texas Department of Insurance are: Course No. Title CE Hours Type 42192CE020 The Ins. Adjusters Essential Guide for Handling Texas...

Awards

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:01:27 GMT

The firm of FUNDERBURK & FUNDERBURK, L.L.P. and our attorneys have been presented with the following awards and recognitions:

The Houston Bar Association, The Houston Bar Foundation & The Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program honor to the firm as An Equal Access to Justice Champion, 2006

The Texas Association of Defense Counsel Founder’s Award presented to Larry Funderburk in 2002.

The Texas Association of Defense Counsel President’s Award presented to Larry Funderburk in 1995, and again in 2000.

Outstanding Medium Firm Contribution to the Houston Bar Association, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, presented to the firm, 1991-1993.

Texas Young Lawyers Association, Legal Services for Low Income Texans Committee, Dare to Care Award, presented to the firm, 1993.

Continuing Service and Commitment to the Houston Bar Association, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, presented to the firm, 1994.

ERISA Litigation

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:58:10 GMT

The Firm has successfully defended insurers, third-party administrators, and officers and directors in litigation matters arising out of employee health, welfare, and pension benefit plans. Our experience includes the defense of long term disability claims, fiduciary duty claims, anti-cutback claims, and discrimination claims. An example of the successful results we have obtained for our clients in this area can be found in the case of Bodine v. Employers Casualty Company, 352 F.3d 245 (5th Cir. 2003), wherein the dismissal of the plaintiffs' ERISA claims was affirmed at the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Professional Liability Defense

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 22:27:08 GMT

For many years, our firm has spent substantial time representing professionals of all types including:

Architects
Engineers
Attorneys
Healthcare providers
Insurance agents and brokers
Real Estate agents and brokers

We have the knowledge and experience to assist and defend any type of professional in liability cases.

About Funderburk & Funderburk LLP

Wed, 17 May 2006 19:28:16 GMT

FUNDERBURK & FUNDERBURK, L.L.P. is a civil litigation law firm. Our experienced trial attorneys emphasize quality, cost effective, goal oriented litigation services. This has been our trademark in state and federal courts throughout Texas since the formation of our firm in 1976. The present firm is a successor to one founded by Weldon Funderburk in 1955. In the ensuing years, FUNDERBURK & FUNDERBURK, L.L.P. has developed a long-standing reputation for excellence in litigation matters on behalf of individuals, partnerships, and companies. We have had success in federal and state courts, from trial through the appellate process, in administrative forums, and in arbitrations. We also have the resources, facilities, and proven experience to handle mass tort and class action matters. The firm is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell and is recognized for high professional legal standards and ethics by the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Located in Houston, Texas, we...

KNLL ROOKIE DIVISION - PIRATES

Mon, 15 May 2006 15:25:01 GMT

This is the homepage for the Katy National Little League - Rookie 7 Division - PIRATES Calendar Event Day Date Time Location Snack Practice Monday 2/20/06 5:15 pm Exley Practice Thursday 2/23/06 5:15 pm Exley Practice Saturday 2/25/06 11:00 am KNLL Field 7 Practice Monday 2/27/06 5:30 pm KNLL Field 7 Practice Friday 3/3/06 6:30 pm KNLL Field 7 Practice Saturday 3/4/06 9:00 am KNLL Field 7 Practice Tuesday 3/7/06 5:30 pm Exley Practice Friday 3/10/06 5:30 pm KNLL Field 7 Practice Saturday 3/11/06 5:00 pm ...

Mary Ann Dougharty

Tue, 02 May 2006 18:47:14 GMT

Mary Ann Dougharty Personal: Born April 17, 1952 in Bryan, Texas. Married to Steven Wade Dougharty. Contact: 713-620-7230 mdougharty@ffllp.com Education: University of Houston (B.S. 2000); Legal education, South Texas College of Law (J.D. 2005). Admissions: Texas Bar in 2005. Memberships: State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Positions: Prior to joining the firm as an associate attorney, Mary Ann worked as a secretary and paralegal in the legal industry for 35 years. Her prior work was for...

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