Archive | May, 2016

National Association of Women in Construction, South Central Forum

The Monson Law Firm was represented at the 2016 National Association of Women in Construction, South Central Forum this past weekend in New Orleans. NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training and public service. The core purpose of the NAWIC is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. Pictured are President of the NAWIC New Orleans Chapter Cindy Murray with Scott-Trist Container Services, South Central Region Director Dena Rowland with Steele and Freeman, Vice President of the NAWIC New Orleans Chapter Francine Giugno with The Monson Law Firm and South Central Region Secretary Miki Hass. Click here to view pictures!

 

 

The Monson Law Firm attends the MDD Forensic Accountants “Go Game”

The Monson Law Firm had a great time attending the MDD (Matson Driscoll & Damico LLP) Forensic Accountants “Go Game” event in the French Quarter last week. The Go Game consist of networking and team building by navigating through various puzzles, clues, tasks, and competitions. We would like to thank MDD Forensic Accountants for inviting us to participate in such a fun event, we can’t wait for next year! Pictured are Team Green Lanterns: Jennifer Engle with MDD, Jeanne Bindewald with Rimkus and Mike Montgomery with VeriClaim. Team Rose Bud: Frank Taormina with Moulton Adjusting Company, Ann’Lee Earles, Shannon Runsnak with MDD and Clint Boyd with Chad Foster & Associates.

The Monson Law Firm Wins a Motion for Summary Judgment for Atain Specialty Insurance Company!

 On March 21, 2016, the 19th Judicial District Court granted a Motion for Summary Judgment filed by The Monson Law Firm attorney Sarah Barro, ruling that Atain Specialty Insurance Company’s policy did not provide insurance coverage for the plaintiff’s claims. In the case of “Annette Rhodes v. Hearn Homes, LLC, et al.,” plaintiff contracted with Miller Development to build a new home. Plaintiff ultimately filed a lawsuit against Miller Development and its CGL insurer, Atain, asserting claims for faulty construction. The District Court held that the Damage To Your Product exclusion in the Atain policy applied to exclude coverage for plaintiff’s claims, as her entire home constituted Miller Development’s “product.”

 

Baton Rouge Area Chamber

The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents May lunch meeting at Oak Lodge. We enjoyed hearing Adam Knapp, President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, discuss the economic development happening in Baton Rouge over the next 5 years. The primary responsibility of BRAC’s economic development efforts is the recruitment, retention, and expansion of business and industry in the nine-parish region. The goal is to create wealth within the region as measured by job creation, payroll, capital investment, and public return-on-investment. For more information you can visit www.brac.org. Click here to view pictures!

Rimkus Consulting Group’s 6th Annual Continuing Education Seminar

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a booth at the Rimkus Consulting Group’s 6th Annual Continuing Education Seminar in New Orleans. The topics of the day were: Marijuana and Driving-Can a Blood Test Determine Impairment?, Video Enhancement & Analysis, Bed Bugs, Skunks and Other Varmints In My Closet, Tornado Damage Assessment, Handling Contents Properly and Ethics. We want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth. Also, congrats to Fernando Morales with Allstate Insurance Company for winning our S’well Bottle gift basket!

Independent Insurance Agents of BR Golf Tournament

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a hole at the Baton Rouge Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents annual golf tournament held in Springfield at Carter Plantation. Thank you to everyone who participated in the tournament and stopped by our tent! Pictured are John Brooks with Risk Management Resources/LCTA, Blake Wesley with BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Ann’Lee Earles with The Monson Law Firm, Hunter Hines and Matthew Hernandez with Brown & Brown Insurance. Click here to view pictures!

 

 

Blue Goose Golf Tournament

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a hole at the Blue Goose Golf Tournament in Laplace at the Riverlands Golf and Country Club. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tent and participated in the tournament. Pictured are Erin Belk with The Triumph Group, Byron Hassenboehler with Donan Engineering Co. and Ann’Lee Earles, with The Monson Law Firm. Click here to view pictures!