Jo-Ann Maynard

Litigation at trial and appellate levels on behalf of Lloyd's of London in mass tort litigation, and asbestos and pollution claims brought by Fortune 100 and 500 companies

Mentored junior partners and associates in preparation of dispositive motions and trial court appearances

Worked remotely from home in CT

• Served as a trusted advisor for corporate executives on sensitive legal matters impacting company operations and strategy decisions, including Board presentations on pertinent cases
• Conducted extensive legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate advice to outside counsel
• Maintained constant communication with outside counsel as to trial preparation and trial strategy
• Attended and participated in trials as in house counsel
• Negotiated settlements on behalf of Lloyd's for more than 200 personal injury claims arising out of 1993 World Trade Center bombing
• Supervised claims adjusters and underwriters to assess case valuations
• Negotiated business interruption claims on behalf of Lloyd's brought by Cantor Fitzgerald arising out of 1993 World Trade Center bombing
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Business litigation at trial and appellate levels

Litigation at trial and appellate levels

Created and established Appellate Department in 50 person firm specializing in medical malpractice and employment law

Wrote appellate briefs on the merits in federal and state courts

Argued cases in federal and state courts

Prepared dispositive briefs in trial of personal injury case arising out of 1986 fire at Dupont Plaza Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico, in which 96 people were killed

Second chaired case brought in federal court by Jeffrey MacDonald against Joe Mc Ginnis, author of book Fatal Vision, about the murders of Mac Donald's pregnant wife and children

Preparation of appellate briefs in federal Courts of Appeals

Oral argument in federal Courts of Appeals in excess of 50 cases

Preparation of writs of certioari and briefs on the merits in the United States Supreme Court

Worked directly with Assistant Attorney General regarding tax policy

Made recommendations to Assistant Attorney General as to appeals to be taken by Justice and IRS

Liased with attorneys in criminal section and appellate section of Tax Division as to litigation strategies to pursue to ensure coordination of positions