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2025 Zoom: Insurance Law Practice Group
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Category: Events

Insurance Law Practice Group

October 30, 2025

 

"Tips and Tricks for Defending Against Excessive ‘Mitigation Claims’ in First-Party Property Insurance" is presented by Stephen F. Butterfield of Taylor Wellons and Shawn A. Cusimano of West Coast Claims Management. Find the agenda here. 

Be sure to register today!

Free for Members / Non-Member $25

Topic Objective: This CLE will focus on effective strategies for defending against excessive or unnecessary charges from third-party mitigation companies for water and mold remediation or restoration following a loss.

Speakers
Stephen F. Butterfield is a Partner in the Covington office of Taylor, Wellons, Politz & Duhe, and the current chair of LADC’s Insurance Law Practice Group. His areas of practice include insurance coverage and bad faith, commercial, construction, professional liability, and general liability matters.

Shawn Cusimano, West Coast Claims Management
National Recognized Property Claims Consultant, Testifying Expert, and trusted advisor with fifteen years of experience managing thousands of claims. Displayed expertise that aided attorneys and carriers to close multiple claims faster with a lower settlement value. Mile-deep knowledge of property claims and developing accurate settlement costs to rebuild and repair.

 



A 50% refund will be given up to the week before the event. No refunds will be given during the week of the event.


Contact: Kimberly Zibilich - [email protected] - (504) 208-5510