Maximizing Settlement Benefits and Minimizing Risks: Essential Strategies for Plaintiff Attorneys

When properly handled, net settlements to your clients are maximized, government benefits are protected, and clients understand the impact settlement dollars will have on their day-to-day lives. Overlooking crucial details can lead to delays in distribution, loss of benefits eligibility, settlements that don't meet client’s needs, and improperly handled settlement proceeds. This can result in an unhappy client and potential malpractice exposure.

Joanna Wynes, a former practicing catastrophic injury attorney turned settlement consultant, will cover essential pre-settlement questions you need to ask, how to identify and resolve common issues arising at the time of settlement, and how to ensure appropriate releases, documentation and financial vehicles are in place to protect your firms and clients. She will address structured settlements, trusts, Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) and government benefits and other issues that may arise at settlement.

You'll learn essential strategies to maximize settlement benefits to your client while minimizing your risk of liability.