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FIRST PARTY INSURANCE

First party insurance claims frequently present difficult and legal technical issues regarding the extent of an insurer’s contractual and statutory obligations, as well as case law that may impact an insurer’s obligations or an insured’s rights under an insurance policy. Decisions on problematic claims can be difficult and require thorough and timely investigations and development of factual information.

Reaching an informed decision on a claim involving coverage issues requires an understanding and identification of the coverage issues, knowledge of contractual and statutory obligations, and appreciation for how the issues may be resolved by the courts. The attorneys of Chistolini Law stand ready to assist with the development of the necessary and objective facts required to resolve problematic claims and, more importantly, to provide legal and coverage analysis and counsel regarding contractual and statutory obligations.

Litigation of first party insurance claims has become an ever increasing aspect of the insurance industry. The attorneys of Chistolini Law have litigated insurance coverage disputes all over the State of Florida

APPELLATE / INSURANCE LITIGATION

At Chistolini Law our insurance industry legal experience and skills are hard earned and invaluable. Insurance litigation makes up a very significant part of our practice. We represent entities and individuals in insurance contract disputes, bad faith actions, fraud and other policyholder disputes as well as in coverage and duty to defend disputes.

We are also retained by insurance companies to defend their insureds in all types of litigation including:

  • personal injury
  • product liability
  • professional liability
  • construction disputes

Our attorneys practice in state and federal courts in Florida and beyond, including the United States Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit Court U.S. Courts of Appeals. BC concentrates a portion of their practice in appellate work. The firm has several notable reported appellate cases where we represented clients both at the trial and appellate levels, including the seminal case in Florida for dismissal of actions due to fraud on the court. ( Ramey v. Haverty Furntiture Companies, Inc.)

With our years of experience we have the skills necessary to defend our clients’ interests effectively through all stages of litigation.

Chistolini Law has a reputation for helping clients stand up for their rights.