Past Speakers

Adjusters' Roundtable of Boston

Adjusters Roundtable of Boston

Dedicated to Professionalism

Past Speakers

Lawrence A. Dugan

Morrison Mahoney, LLP (Partner)

November 14, 2007

"On November 14,2007 Lawrence A. Dugan, partner at the Boston office of Morrison Mahoney, LLP, provided to those in attendance a presentation concerning fraud investigation from the legal perspective, in the context of a chronological overview of the fraud claim from its incipient stages, through an Examination Under Oath, denial and ensuing litigation."

Paul Mahoney, Forensic investigator, of Gallagher, Mahoney & Associates, Inc.

Andrew Williams, PE, Forensic engineer, of GAI Associates, Inc.

James Buchanan, Esq., of Buchanan and Associates

“On December 19,2007, Paul Mahoney, Forensic investigator, of Gallagher, Mahoney & Associates, Inc., Andrew Williams, PE, Forensic engineer, of GAI Associates, Inc. & James Buchanan, Esq., of Buchanan and Associates lead a open forum style interactive discussion to discuss many of the important principles and techniques for the proper coordination and management of a fire scene investigation. The presentation provided perspective from both a legal and investigative standpoint. Specific topics of discussion included scene and evidence preservation, notification to potential adverse parties, and witness and documentation gathering.”

Bruce Hamilton, Owner

Hamilton Restoration and Conservation of Antique and Fine Quality Furniture

“On April 23, 2008, Mr. Bruce Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Restoration and Conservation of Antique and Fine Quality Furniture since 1976, educated his audience on the practice of reversing the deterioration of fine old furniture. Mr. Hamilton discussed his specialized services, some of which include: structural repairs, fabrication of missing pieces, carving, worm damage repair, lathe turning, surface cleaning, repairs to existing finishes, refinishing and color matching.”

Anna Katherine Bennett, Partner, Dolbec McGrath & Bennett

"On May 21, 2008, “Ms. Anna Katherine Bennett, a partner in the Quincy law firm of Dolbec McGrath & Bennett, educated her audience on the issues that arise when dealing with Lender/Mortgagee Claims. The issues that she discussed included “What is the basis for a mortgagee’s claim?”, “What is the extent of that claim, and how is it evaluated?”, “How do the obligations of the mortgagee and named insured differ under the policy?”, “How does the foreclosure process affect rights of recovery?”, “What types of notice must a mortgagee provide to the carrier?”, “With what policy conditions must the mortgagee comply?” and “Under what circumstances is the mortgagee’s interest reduced or even eliminated outright?”

	Adjusters Roundtable of Boston Dedicated to Professionalism
	Past Speakers
	Lawrence A. Dugan Morrison Mahoney, LLP (Partner) November 14, 2007 "On November 14,2007 Lawrence A. Dugan, partner at the Boston office of Morrison Mahoney, LLP, provided to those in attendance a presentation concerning fraud investigation from the legal perspective, in the context of a chronological overview of the fraud claim from its incipient stages, through an Examination Under Oath, denial and ensuing litigation."
	Paul Mahoney, Forensic investigator, of Gallagher, Mahoney & Associates, Inc. Andrew Williams, PE, Forensic engineer, of GAI Associates, Inc. James Buchanan, Esq., of Buchanan and Associates “On December 19,2007, Paul Mahoney, Forensic investigator, of Gallagher, Mahoney & Associates, Inc., Andrew Williams, PE, Forensic engineer, of GAI Associates, Inc. & James Buchanan, Esq., of Buchanan and Associates lead a open forum style interactive discussion to discuss many of the important principles and techniques for the proper coordination and management of a fire scene investigation. The presentation provided perspective from both a legal and investigative standpoint. Specific topics of discussion included scene and evidence preservation, notification to potential adverse parties, and witness and documentation gathering.”
	Bruce Hamilton, Owner Hamilton Restoration and Conservation of Antique and Fine Quality Furniture “On April 23, 2008, Mr. Bruce Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Restoration and Conservation of Antique and Fine Quality Furniture since 1976, educated his audience on the practice of reversing the deterioration of fine old furniture. Mr. Hamilton discussed his specialized services, some of which include: structural repairs, fabrication of missing pieces, carving, worm damage repair, lathe turning, surface cleaning, repairs to existing finishes, refinishing and color matching.”
	Anna Katherine Bennett, Partner, Dolbec McGrath & Bennett "On May 21, 2008, “Ms. Anna Katherine Bennett, a partner in the Quincy law firm of Dolbec McGrath & Bennett, educated her audience on the issues that arise when dealing with Lender/Mortgagee Claims. The issues that she discussed included “What is the basis for a mortgagee’s claim?”, “What is the extent of that claim, and how is it evaluated?”, “How do the obligations of the mortgagee and named insured differ under the policy?”, “How does the foreclosure process affect rights of recovery?”, “What types of notice must a mortgagee provide to the carrier?”, “With what policy conditions must the mortgagee comply?” and “Under what circumstances is the mortgagee’s interest reduced or even eliminated outright?”