Mark A.W. Smith & Company
Complexity, Simplified
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When faced with a case complex enough to require the advice, or testimony, of an expert witness you need one, critical, attribute in your expert – expertise. Since 1982 Mark A.W. Smith has worked as a claims professional in the property & casualty insurance business. From independent adjusting firms, through America’s largest insurers Mr. Smith has worked in the field, and home office. Mr. Smith has served in every capacity in claims departments, adjuster, examiner, supervisor, manager, executive and chief claims officer. In his 25 years in the industry Mr. Smith has handled an amazing array of matters, including personal injury, inland marine, first party commercial and residential, securities, attorney and real estate E&O, D&O, construction defect, environmental and marine. Smith knows. Equally important, Mr. Smith is an accomplished public speaker with the skills to present his testimony in a clear, articulate and confident manner. All the expertise in the world is worthless if the jury can’t understand or appreciate the testimony. Mark A.W. Smith & Company offers expert consultation and expert witness services for the defense and plaintiff on P&C insurance matters, including Bad Faith, coverage determination and allocation and contribution issues amongst multiple carriers. Expert Services: File review: A complete analysis of the claims file, including chronology, decision processes and decision trees, compliance with state regulation, company policy and best practices and a complete, supported opinion on the accuracy, fairness and reasonableness of the claim handling. Audit: A review of like files to establish, or debunk, a pattern and practice claim. Issue Identification: Through the review of all available discovery and disclosures we can assist counsel in uncovering issues to enhance the case and frame the issues. Rebuttal: A comprehensive review of the opposing expert disclosures, source material and conclusions to assist counsel in framing a response to an expert’s report or testimony. |
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