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“Rock On” LASIE Conference

The Monson Law Firm was a Gold sponsor at the Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers Conference in Lake Charles at the Golden Nugget. This years Conference theme was “Rock On.” If you are in need of a law firm that rocks, contact The Monson Law Firm today! www.MonsonFirm.com Click here to view pictures!

 

The Monson Law Firm Wins Bad Faith Motion for Summary Judgment Against Attorney Joey LaHatte

Attorneys Blake Lusk and Donald J. Latuso, Jr. teamed up to win a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in the case Tijuan Self v. Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation, currently pending in the 21st Judicial District Court for the Parish of Livingston. In the Judgment signed by the Court on October 11, 2016, the Honorable Charlotte H. Foster dismissed the bad faith claims filed by attorney Joseph LaHatte, III, with prejudice. The Court agreed that Lighthouse acted in good faith in its handling of plaintiff’s claim, as plaintiff did not repair or replace the damage from the fire at issue and settled elsewhere. This case was transferred to The Monson Law Firm after a year of litigation, showing that we can pick up the pieces and obtain a great result! This is the fourth successful Bad Faith Motion for Summary Judgment won by our firm this year! Click here to review the Judgment!

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Risk Management Society’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a hole at the Risk Management Society’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament which was held at Audubon Park Golf Course. Congratulations to our door prize winner Jack Simpson, Vice President of Underwriting with The Gray Insurance Company. We hope you enjoy your new LSU ice chest! Pictured left are Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA and Jack Simpson. Pictured right are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group and Matthew Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

Ann’Lee Earles Earns CISR Designation

The Monson Law Firm is proud of its Marketing Director, Ann’Lee Earles, who recently earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation!  In order to earn this prestigious designation, a candidate must complete five courses and pass examinations for each within a three year period.  Ann’Lee, who is a licensed insurance producer for the State of Louisiana, has already earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) title.  Through her hard work, Ann’Lee exemplifies the commitment The Monson Law Firm makes in knowing its clients in the insurance industry. Congratulations Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA, CISR! Click here to view pictures!

Welcome Baby Platt!

Congratulations to Kelli Platt, one of our Legal Assistants, who is about to welcome her first-born into The Monson Law Firm family! Kelli’s child will be the fourth cute addition to our firm this year. Click here to view pictures!

Pat Brister Annual Golf Classic

The Monson Law Firm Sponsored a hole at the Pat Brister Annual Golf Classic which was held at Beau Chene Country Club in Mandeville. Pictured are Louis Fitzmorris St. Tammany Parish Assessor, Christine Bergeron, Esq., Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA and Matt Faust with the St. Tammany Parish Assessor’s Office. Click here to view pictures!

 

IIABL Fall Social

The Monson Law Firm Participated in the Baton Rouge Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana’s Fall Social. Pictured left are Harold Tridico with Blumberg & Associates and Ann’Lee Earles, CISR, CPIA. Pictured right are Matthew Monson, Esq. and Mike Montgomery with VeriClaim, Inc. Click here to view pictures!

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Insurance Fraud Conference

The Monson Law Firm attended the Louisiana Department of Insurance and the Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority’s Insurance Fraud and Automobile Conference which was held at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge Hotel. The following topics were discussed at the conference: Health Care Fraud, Fraud and the Forensic Matrix, Disaster Fraud, Combating Vehicle Theft, Prosecuting Fraud and Fraud Prevention. Pictured are Warren Byrd, Deputy Insurance Commissioner for the Louisiana Department of Insurance and Matthew Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

 

 

LSLA Mid-Year Conference

The Monson Law Firm was a Bayou Sponsor at the Louisiana Surplus Lines Association Mid-Year Conference held at the Metairie Country Club. Ben Broussard, Director of Marketing & Membership Development, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association discussed the current state of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana and Patrick Talley, Regional Director, U.S. Central Region, Lloyd’s America provided an update on the EU Referendum and Lloyd’s of London. Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq., Colin Dowd with Colony Specialty Insurance and Scott Scariano with Provencher & Co, LLC. Click here to view pictures!

Northshore Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents

The Monson Law Firm attended the Northshore Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents October lunch meeting at Keith Young’s Steakhouse in Madisonville. Our guest speaker was Jody Boudreaux, Executive Director of PIA of Louisiana. Jody facilitated a Round- Table discussion entitled, “How can I get the most out of my PIA membership?” Pictured left to right are, Eric Vocke with Capstone Insurance, Jason Howell with Howell and Associates, Stephen Pisa with Howell and Associates, Ann’Lee Earles with The Monson Law Firm, Andrew Marin with Americas Insurance Company, Rusty Ruiz with Accesshome Insurance, Brittany Davis Stoudt with Emergency Restoration Inc. and Jason DiMaggio with Safepoint Insurance. Click here to view pictures!

The Insurance Professionals of Greater New Orleans 24th Annual Golf Classic

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a hole at The Insurance Professionals of Greater New Orleans 24th Annual Golf Classic which was held at Chateau Golf and Country Club. All proceeds from the golf classic are going to the American Cancer Society, Therapeutic Riding Association and Youth Rebuilding New Orleans. Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq. and Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA. Click here to view pictures!

Comp in Focus

The Monson Law Firm was represented at the Louisiana Comp Blog’s Comp in Focus September lunch meeting at Mr. B’s Bistro in New Orleans. We enjoyed hearing Actuary Steve Alexander discuss the steep 19.6 percent workers’ comp rate hike proposed by NCCI for Florida, as well as the role of NCCI in the industry. Steve is a Fellow of both the Casualty Actuarial Society and Society of Actuaries and has experience in pricing, reserving and regulation of all lines of insurance. Pictured are Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA, Steve Alexander and Laura Abel, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

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New Orleans Claims Association

The Monson Law Firm attended the September meeting of the New Orleans Claims Association and participated in a discussion “Preparing Claims Adjusters and Client Representatives for Depositions and Trial Testimony”. Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq. and Brittany Davis Stoudt with Emergency Restoration Inc. Click here to view pictures!

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Insurance Association of Metropolitan Detroit

The Monson Law Firm was in attendance at the September Membership meeting of the Insurance Association of Metropolitan Detroit. We enjoyed the cutting- edge program “Cyber Threats are Evolving” by David Derigiotis, Corporate Vice-President and Director, Professional Liability with Burns & Wilcox. Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group, David Derigiotis, Melanie Elias with Minuteman Adjusters and Matthew D. Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

Alvin Shepherd Big “I” Charity Golf Classic

The Monson Law Firm sponsored a hole at the New Orleans Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents Alvin Shepherd Charity Golf Classic which was held at Audubon Golf Course. All proceeds from the golf classic are going to the Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund and will be dedicated to the Louisiana flood relief for agencies and staff members. Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group and Matthew Monson, Esq. with The Monson Law Firm. Click here to view pictures!

WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans

The Monson Law Firm attended the Northshore Claims Association’s September lunch meeting at Friends Costal Restaurant in Madisonville. We enjoyed hearing guest speaker, Meteorologist Shelby Latino give a presentation on climate change in Louisiana. Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group, Shelby Latino with WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans and Matthew Monson, Esq. with The Monson Law Firm. Click here to view pictures!

IIABR Company Appreciation

The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana’s 3rd Annual Company Appreciation event at Mango’s Beach Volleyball. We had a great time networking with our fellow industry friends! Pictured are Traci Simmons with Burns & Wilcox and Ann’Lee Earles with The Monson Law Firm. Click here to view pictures!

The New Orleans Mission

The Monson Law Firm attended the New Orleans Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents September lunch meeting at Impastato’s in Metairie. We learned from guest speaker David Bottner, Executive Director of the New Orleans Mission. The Mission is the largest faith-based private service provider to the homeless population of the greater New Orleans area. Their strategy is to RESCUE people from homelessness, strengthen the RECOVERY efforts of the people seeking their support, and fostering successful RE-ENGAGEMENT into society as healthy, disciplined skilled people ready to lead a sustainable productive purpose-driven life. For more information click the following link: www.NewOrleansMission.org Pictured are New Orleans Chapter PIA President Alicia Stanley with Markel Corporation, Gary Crosby with the New Orleans Mission, Ann’Lee Earles and Matthew Monson Esq. with The Monson Law Firm. Click here to view pictures!