Meeting/Event Information

Title: Effective Early Resolution Strategies
Description: This course will cover practical strategies for investigating, evaluating, and
positioning claims for early resolution, with an emphasis on making informed decisions before
litigation increases exposure and costs.
Attendees will learn about: How early case assessment, evidence preservation, targeted
investigation, risk-transfer analysis, strategic use of defense counsel and experts, and early
mediation can help claims professionals accurately evaluate exposure, identify resolution
opportunities, reduce litigation costs, and achieve better claim outcomes.
Attendees will receive a certificate for 1 hour of CE in FL, GA and TX
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
 Identify key evidence, documents, witnesses, and investigative resources needed
for an effective pre-suit claim evaluation.
 Evaluate liability, damages, venue, opposing counsel, and other factors that
influence claim exposure and settlement value.
 Recognize risk-transfer and early-resolution opportunities, including indemnity,
additional insured issues, waivers, and pre-suit mediation.
 Develop a strategic early-resolution plan that uses timing, investigation,
negotiation, and mediation to reduce litigation risk and control claim costs.
Presenter: Sanjo Shatley, Esq, Cole, Scott & Kissane, Jacksonville Managing Partner