Imoh Akpan Appointed One of FDCC’s Committee Vice-Chair

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Franklin & Prokopik principal, Imoh Akpan, was recently appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s (FDCC) as Vice-Chair of the Premises and Security Liability Section for 2019-2020. His appointment will be effective on October 1. The Premises and Security Liability section supports attorneys who defend property owners against accident claims which take place on their property.

The FDCC is an international organization for defense counsel and has a more than 80-year history of dedicating its mission to “the principles of knowledge, justice, and fellowship.” To learn more about the FDCC visit its webpage at https://thefederation.site-ym.com/.

Bert Randall to Speak at Millennium Seminars in New Jersey

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Franklin & Prokopik principal, Bert Randall, will serve as a panel speaker on Thursday, September 12 at “Everything You Wanted to Know About New Jersey Workers’ Compensation.” This event is being held at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Starting at 11:00 am Bert, along with two other attorneys , will discuss “Comparing New Jersey Comp Law to Maryland, Delaware, D.C. and Virginia Laws.” A sample of topics that will be covered include how comp cases are settled in each state, how wages and rates are calculated and which penalties employers need to worry about.

Millennium Seminars are designed for insurance professionals and practitioners to help them to develop and improve the skills necessary to handle workers’ compensation claims.

For more information about the event, please visit the website at https://www.capehart.com/event/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-new-jersey-workers-compensation/.

Jennifer Banach Re-Appointed to Maryland State Bar Association Committee

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Counsel Jennifer Banach has recently been re-appointed to serve on the CLE and Publications Committee for the Maryland State Bar Association. Jennifer works in F&P’s Hagerstown focusing her practice on liability defense and workers’ compensation and employers’ liability.

Jennifer has served on this committee since 2012. Last year she authored a publication, in conjunction with the MSBA, entitled “The Maryland Model Jury Selection Questions for Maryland Criminal and Civil Trials.” The committee also works to create a certification program for attorneys who have expertise in a variety of practice areas.

The MSBA is a member organization that serves to represent attorneys in Maryland and to promote professionalism and diversity. To learn more, please visit the website at www.msba.org.

F&P Principals Named Best Lawyers for 2020

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The Best Lawyers in America recently released the recipients of the 2020 Best Lawyers designation.  Franklin & Prokopik is proud to announce that three of its principals have received this honor. Lynn McHale Fitzpatrick, resident in our Herndon office, was recognized for Workers Compensation Law – Employers for the third time as was Baltimore firm president Bert Randall along with Employment Law – Management.  Ralph Arnsdorf, also of our Baltimore office, received recognition for the first time in Litigation – Construction.

The Best Lawyer recognition is a peer review process where leading lawyers evaluate colleagues who are practicing in the same geographic area as well as the same legal practice area. The candidate is then selected based on feedback analysis and eligibility checks.

For more information on Best Lawyers, please visit the website at https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

Bert Randall to Present On Workplace Violence at Florida RIMS Conference

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Franklin & Prokopik principal, Bert Randall, is slated to speak at the 44th Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference on August 1. The event will be held at the Ritz Carlton in Naples and aims to provide the latest industry trends and insights from respected insurance professionals and risk managers, FL. Bert will be presenting, along with Lance Ewing from Cotton Holdings Inc., on “The Rules of Engagement. Dealing With Workplace Violence.” In addition to the topic Bert will be speaking on, attendees can also join educational sessions related to opioid abuse, emergency management, legislative updates, social media, sexual harassment in the workplace, workers’ compensation and more.

RIMS (the risk management society) hosts this conference yearly to keep insurance professionals and risk managers up to date on what’s trending in the industry. Each session is lead by respected leaders in the fields of risk management and insurance. To learn more about this organization or the conference, please visit the website at www.rims.org.

F&P Bids Farewell to a Firm Founder, Welcomes Home a Friend

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It is with mixed emotion that we announce that Kara Miller, one of F&P’s founding attorneys, will be leaving the firm.  She has headed our Easton office since its opening.  For 20 years, Kara has served as not only a fantastic lawyer, but a wonderful colleague, leader, and friend.  She will be dearly missed and we wish her the best as she pursues other interests and opportunities.

The Easton office will now be led by former F&P attorney, Jennifer Hare.  An Eastern Shore resident, she was associated with the firm from 2011 to 2013 before taking a senior in house position at a major insurer.  We are thrilled to welcome her back and know her experience and savvy will help make the transition as smooth as can be!

“I am excited to be re-joining the F&P team and look forward to leading the Easton office that Kara has formed over the last two decades,” says Ms. Hare.

Jenn returns to F&P after, as noted, working as a senior staff attorney for The Hartford Affiliated Insurance Companies for the past six years.  She will be concentrating her practice in workers’ compensation and employers’ liability, representing employers and insurers before the Workers’ Compensation Commission and courts throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Imoh Akpan to Speak at Diversity for Success Seminar

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Franklin & Prokopik principal, Imoh Akpan, is slated to speak at the Diversity for Success Seminar and Corporate Expo on June 19. Imoh is participating in a Law Student Forum where a future generation of lawyers will discuss overcoming challenges and improving their chances for success after graduation. The seminar is sponsored by the DRI and will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans from June 19-21. The DRI is comprised of defense attorneys and in-house counsel and provides resources for attorneys to assist them in giving their clients top-notch service.

For more information about the DRI, please visit the website at www.dri.org.

F&P Welcomes Three Attorneys to Baltimore Office and One to Richmond Office

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F&P is pleased to welcome four attorneys to the firm, three in the Baltimore office and one in the Richmond office.  Michael Essig joined our Richmond office as counsel concentrating his practice in construction, liability defense, and trucking and transportation. Prior to joining F&P, Michael worked for another local defense firm defending individuals, small businesses and corporations from personal injury and property damage claims. He also has experience defending insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation claims.

Associates Michael Baruch and Ryan Posey joined the Baltimore office’s liability team. Michael has prior experience as a prosecutor involving all components of the litigation process, including investigation, research, and trial. Michael also clerked for the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s office, where he gained experience with workers’ comp claims.

Ryan Posey worked for a civil litigation firm prior to joining F&P. He served as the lead trial counsel for personal injury cases and workers’ compensation appeals. After graduating from law school, Ryan served as a public defender for the state of Maryland, handling thousands of cases ranging from simple driving offenses to serious life felonies.

Theresa Teixeira joined the the Baltimore office as a workers’ compensation and employers’ liability associate. She brings more than 24 years of experience to the F&P team. She has successfully tried cases involving work-related injuries before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, including matters appealed from workers’ compensation to the circuit court.

 

 

James Temple Presents at the MSBA Negligence Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Section

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On May 9, F&P associate James Temple III attended the MSBA Negligence Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Section presentation of 2019 Hot Tips in Workers’ Compensation at the Loyola Graduate Center in Columbia, MD. James was included on a panel of speakers addressing the topic of “Defense Attorneys are People too (and so are claimants’ attorneys) – Pet Peeves Divided and Uncensored.”

The MSBA (Maryland State Bar Association) represents lawyers in Maryland, providing services to members and promoting professionalism and diversity. To learn more about the MSBA and their programs, please visit their website at https://www.msba.org/.

Tamara Goorevitz to Present at TIA 2019 Capital Ideas Conference and Exhibition

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Franklin & Prokopik principal, Tamara Goorevitz, will be presenting at this year’s TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition which will start today and conclude on April 13.  The event will take place at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort Universal Orlando. Tamara’s session will be held on Thursday, April 11 at 10:45am and she will be speaking on “Lawyers: A Necessary Evil in the Supply Chain or a Blessing!?” The Capital Ideas Conference and Exhibition is geared towards those in the transportation business who wish to expand their 3PL or freight brokerage specialties.

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) includes more than 1700 members who are part of the third-party logistics community. It provides information and leadership to enhance business practices for the 3PL industry.

For more information regarding the TIA or conference, please visit the website at www.tianet.org.