Author Archive | monsfirm

Happy Labor Day

The Monson Law Firm would like to wish everyone a Happy Labor Day! Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:24

New Orleans Chapter of the Louisiana Claims Association

The Monson Law Firm attended the New Orleans chapter of the Louisiana Claims Association’s August lunch meeting at Ralph’s on the Park. We enjoyed hearing guest speakers Lieutenant Jeff Watts and Lieutenant David Stelly of the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud Unit provide an update on their annual report. Pictured are Donald Latuso, Esq. and Christine Bergeron, Esq. with The Monson Law Firm and Corey Fritts with HUB International. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm Wins a Motion for Summary Judgment for Southern Fidelity Insurance Company!

The Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans recently granted a Motion for Summary Judgment filed by The Monson Law Firm attorneys Donald Latuso and Blake Lusk.  In the case of “Carol Smyth, wife of/and Joseph Riggio, Jr. versus Joseph M. Kanter,” plaintiffs sought an order requiring Mr. Kanter to pay for the removal of a tree which was allegedly damaging plaintiffs’ property.  Through deposition testimony and a professional land survey, it was determined that the subject tree was located on the boundary between plaintiffs’ and Mr. Kanter’s property.  As such, it was jointly owned by plaintiffs and Mr. Kanter.  The Court ruled that since the subject tree was jointly owned property, Mr. Kanter was not responsible for the cost of removing same.  Accordingly, the Court dismissed plaintiffs’ claims against Mr. Kanter, with prejudice.

Donald and Blake Win

 

IIAGNO Budget Meeting

The Monson Law Firm attended the Insurance Professionals of Greater New Orleans August budget meeting at Porter and Luke’s in Metairie. Pictured are Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA, Kathy Miller, Pattie Smestad with Egan Insurance Agency and Laurie Dominguez. Click here to view pictures!

Honorable Order of the Blue Goose

The Monson Law Firm attended the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose of Louisiana’s August dinner meeting at Ed’s Oyster Bar and Fish House in Metairie. Pictured are Scott Hymel with Giraud Insurance Agency, Ann’Lee Earles with The Monson Law Firm, Wayne Peck with Southeast Claims Service and Jeff Rhodes with Burns and Wilcox. Click here to view pictures!

2016 Legislative Session

The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents August Lunch meeting at Juban’s restaurant. IIABL CEO, President Jeff Albright and IIABL Lobbyist, David Tatman spoke at yesterday’s meeting on their summary of the 2016 Legislative Session. Pictured are Margaret Miller with UPC Insurance, Sharon Perschall with State National Fire Insurance and Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA. Click here to view pictures!

Young Agents Conference

The Monson Law Firm attended the Louisiana/Mississippi Young Agents Conference at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans this past weekend. We had a great time networking with our fellow industry friends. Pictured are Jay Jodah with LCI Workers’ Comp and Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA. Click here to view pictures!

Northshore chapter of Professional Insurance Agents

The Monson Law Firm attended the Northshore chapter of Professional Insurance Agents August Breakfast meeting at N’Tinis in Mandeville. We enjoyed hearing guest speaker Maureen O’Brien, councilwoman for District 10 in St. Tammany Parish. Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq. and Sidney Bright with Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation. Click here to view pictures!

 

 

It’s a girl!

The Monson Law Firm would like to congratulate Laura and Joey Abel on the birth of their daughter Camille Christina Abel, born July 22, 2016. She weighed 7.5 lbs and measured 19.5 inches long. Congrats to Carson Abel on becoming a big brother! Click here to view pictures!

 

July “Comp in Focus”

The Monson Law Firm attended the Louisiana Comp Blog’s July “Comp in Focus” Luncheon at Mr. B’s Bistro in New Orleans. “Comp in Focus” is a bimonthly meeting series that addresses emergent issues in the workers’ compensation industry, with speakers from both employer/insurer and claimant/labor sides of the arena. Pictured are Yvonne Rosen, Claims Manger with LCI Workers’ Comp, Nina Luckman, Blog Editor with the Louisiana Comp Blog and Matthew Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

 

PIA of Louisiana’s Board Installation and Awards Ceremony

The Monson Law Firm attended the Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana’s Board Installation and Awards Ceremony Tuesday evening at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. Congratulations to the newly elected PIA of Louisiana President Lisa Donlon, CIC, CISR with Arthur J. Gallagher. Pictured are Baylie Babin with Imperial Premium Financing, Andrew Marin with Americas Insurance Company and Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA with The Monson Law Firm. Click here to view pictures!

 

 

Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana’s 73rd Annual Convention

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a booth at the Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana’s 73rd Annual Convention held at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama this past week. This year’s conference theme was a High School Reunion. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, we look forward to seeing you again next year! Pictured are Kathy, Jessica, Matthew and Andrew Monson. Click here to view pictures!

 

 

Louisiana Comp Blog

The Monson Law Firm is excited to be sponsoring the Louisiana Comp Blog News Bulletin for Wednesday’s in the month of July! Click the following link to view today’s news: http://compblog.com/workers-compensation-news-bulletins/

Perpetuation Panel Discussion

Matthew Monson sat on Sunday’s Perpetuation Panel Discussion at the Louisiana Professional Insurance Agents Convention in Point Clear, Alabama. We want to thank Mike Manes with Square One Consulting for being today’s moderator during the discussion. Pictured are Charlie Williams, Dr. Christine Berry, Brian Duplantier, Gene Galligan and Matt Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!