Reptilian Tactics in First-Party Insurance Litigation: Lessons for Insurers

Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm has provided research and strategic advice on several hundred cases across the country for the past 21 years, applying a doctorate in communication emphasizing the areas of legal persuasion and rhetoric. As a tenured Associate Professor of Communication Studies, he has taught courses including legal communication, argumentation, persuasion, and research methods. He has trained and consulted in 19 countries around the world and is Past President of the American Society of Trial Consultants.

Mr. Horst is the Chair of the firm’s Insurance Industry Group.  He focuses on insurance coverage disputes, advice, and the defense of extracontractual suits against insurers. Bob has particular expertise and interest in the handling of matters involving property insurance, fine art insurance, business income, agent/broker litigation, trade credit, and class actions.  His experience includes insurance cases in jurisdictions throughout the U.S., including national class action cases and high stakes “bad faith” litigation.

Ms. Lundquist is an associate practicing in the areas of Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Hospice and Medical Malpractice Defense. She has extensive experience representing physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and various health care providers in a variety of matters.