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Independent Insurance Agents of Greater New Orleans Alvin Shepard Golf Tournament

The Monson Law firm had a great time sponsoring the beverage cart at the Independent Insurance Agents of Greater New Orleans Alvin Shepard Golf Tournament. We hope everyone enjoyed using their new Monson Law Firm koozies! Pictured top right are Baylie Babin with Imperial Premium Financing Company, Matt DeBlanc with Continental Insurance, Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA and Chris Duncan with HomeBuilders Self Insurers Fund. Pictured below are Brandon Aydlett with Servpro, Jason Stefanick with Afco, Stephen Clay and Colin Hinds with Stone Insurance. Click here to view pictures!

International Women’s Day!

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The Monson Law Firm would like to recognize our female attorneys: Marjorie Salazar, Laura Abel, Rachel Flarity, Sarah Barro, and Janna Underhill. We are proud that 62.5% of our attorneys and 81% of our staff are the best women any law firm could want as part of the team! Click here to view pictures!

 

Ash Wednesday

The Monson Law Firm would like to recognize Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. We hope you have a blessed day! “All are from the dust, and to dust all return.” Ecclesiastes 3:20 Click here to view pictures!

 

Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras from The Monson Law Firm! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

 

Lundi Gras

Wishing you a safe and happy Lundi Gras from The Monson Law Firm!

 

MDD Forensic Accountants

The Monson Law Firm attended the Honorable Order of The Blue Goose of Louisiana’s February dinner meeting at Mr. Ed’s Oyster House in Metairie. Thanks to Jennifer Engle, CPA, CFE with MDD Forensic Accountants for giving an excellent presentation titled “Can Someone Please Explain These Numbers?” Jennifer has been with MDD for over 9 years and concentrates on matters involving economic damage quantification. Click here to view pictures!

 

New Orleans Claims Association

The Monson Law Firm participated in the New Orleans Claims Association’s Putt Putt Palooza, which was held at City Park. This fun event helps NOCA raise money for the Melanie Lege’ Memorial Scholarship. Pictured are Rachel Flarity, Esq., Laura Abel, Esq. and Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA. Click here to view pictures!

Risk Management Society

The Monson Law Firm attended the Risk Management Society’s February lunch meeting at Ralphs on the Park in New Orleans. We enjoyed hearing the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance, Jim Donelon, give an update on this year’s legislative plan for the Louisiana Insurance Industry. Click here to view pictures!

 

Windstorm Insurance Network Conference

The Monson Law Firm attended the Windstorm Insurance Network Conference in Orlando, Florida this week. The Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) is the only member association to bring together both defense and policyholder professionals to connect, learn, and engage on important topics in the property/windstorm insurance claims industry. We enjoyed meeting with our industry friends! Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group and Matthew D. Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

Happy 6th Birthday to us!

 Six years ago today we started the firm. We’ve grown from 1 lawyer to 9 lawyers in the last six years. The firm expanded into Texas this year and opened an office in Houston. Thank you to all of our clients. We couldn’t be here without you. Click here to view pictures!

Houston Claims Association

The Monson Law Firm attended the Houston Claims Association’s 82 Annual Anniversary Celebration Membership Drive at the Cadillac Bar & Grill in Houston. All proceeds raised went to the HCA’s Scholarship Fund. Pictured are Marjorie Salazar, Esq. with The Monson Law Firm and Bobette Messick, Director of Business Development, with Kim Tindall and Associates. Click here to view pictures!

1752 Club’s Annual Meeting

The Monson Law Firm attended the 1752 Club’s Annual meeting at Restaurant IPO, in downtown Baton Rouge. The 1752 club is comprised of field representatives and/or inside company marketing managers and others who engage in appointing independent agents. Our mission is to Unite and Inspire Insurance Marketing Professionals to Excellence by Networking, Training, and Mentoring. We would like to thank Darryn Melerine, with MD Claims Group, for giving an informative Self Defense Class on how to be more alert and aware at all times especially, while traveling as a marketing representative on the road. Click here to view pictures!

 

Honorable Order of The Blue Goose of Louisiana

The Monson Law Firm attended the Honorable Order of The Blue Goose of Louisiana’s January dinner meeting at Mr. Ed’s Oyster House in Metairie. We learned from guest speaker, Nick Cammarata with SDII Global on the topic of Roof Types, Materials, Systems, Damage Identification and Related Code Issues. Pictured are Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA, Sherry Lincoln and Vince Lincoln with Americas Insurance Company. Click here to view pictures!

Houston Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents

The Monson Law Firm attended the Houston Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents January Luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy. We learned from keynote speaker, Gerald Ladner with Sate Auto on current Social Trends, Risk Management, as well as Competing on the Digital Frontier. Ladner’s 35 year career span includes leading, developing and directing marketing efforts, as well as serving as an appointee under Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Office of Risk Management Board of Directors. Pictured are Gerald Lander and Matthew Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

 

January Installation Luncheon

The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents January Installation Luncheon. We learned from guest speaker, Brain McNabb, state director for Senator Bill Cassidy. Brian gave us an overview of the issues that Senator Cassidy has been working on with healthcare, mental health and the flood recovery. Pictured are Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA and Michelle Stewart with Burns & Wilcox.Click here to view pictures!

 

North Shore Claims Association

The Monson Law Firm attended the North Shore Claims Association’s January lunch meeting at Bosco’s in Mandeville. We learned from guest speaker, Mike Bush, Sr. with MG Bush Safety & Claims Group, LLC. Mike spoke on the history of insurance and marine claims adjusting in the 21st century. Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq. and Mike Bush. Click here to view pictures!

PIA of New Orleans

The Monson Law Firm attended the New Orleans chapter of Professional Insurance Agents lunch meeting which was held at Impastato’s Restaurant in Metairie. We enjoyed learning from Guest Speaker, Caitlin Berni with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance! Click here to view pictures!