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Jonathan Hall

Tampa,FL

Summary

Accomplished attorney with 18 years of experience in first- party and third-party property insurance. I offer a decisive leadership style that offer strategic planning and implementation abilities. I have extensive and successful trial experience in all types of first-party property insurance claims. I bring a wealth of expertise creating departmental policies and procedures, legal operational guidelines, and training programs. I am ready for new challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Litigation Counsel

Heritage Property & Casualty Ins. Co.
Tampa, FL
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Managed and directed the In-House Legal Department which consisted of between 100 - 150 employees including attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and coordinators. The department was responsible for the handling of all property insurance lawsuits filed against which ranged from 5,000 to 7,000.
  • Oversaw department's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state and local regulations across organization.
  • Developed and implemented detailed operational guidelines for every aspect of the litigation process.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for attorneys and paralegals.
  • Developed and implemented department policies and procedures to promote company culture and vision.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive performance reports by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Established organizational structures through litigation and leadership teams.
  • Established vendor management programs for expert consulting companies by creating consultation guidelines and policies as well as training programs.
  • Prepared templates for motion practice and legal correspondence and discovery templates for consistent operations across the litigation teams.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for the department in conformity with company-wide directives and budgetary programs.
  • Spearheaded the development of legal management system in conjunction with the company's IT department.
  • First chaired first-party property trials.


Special Counsel

Marshall Dennehey Warner Colemen & Goggin
Tampa, FL
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Developed a book of business consisting of five major insurance companies and over 500 cases.
  • Developed marketing strategies for insurance companies and defending first-party and third-party property claims.
  • Prepared Continuing Education classes and gave numerous presentations of relevant and significant legal topics and issues to insurance companies.
  • Developed legal strategies and procedures to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Managed high-volume caseload of first-party and third-party property insurance claims and lawsuits all over Florida.


Attorney

The Stockham Law Group
Tampa, FL
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managed high volume caseload of property insurance lawsuits on behalf of policyholders and businesses against insurance companies.
  • Developed marketing strategies to bring in first-party and third-party property insurance cases from policyholders, public adjusters, and businesses.
  • Presented Continuing Education and Continuing Legal Education classes at FAPIA conferences in the Fall 2017 and the Spring 2018.
  • Developed legal strategies and procedures to resolve cases in client's best interest.


Partner

Groelle & Salmon, PA
Tampa, FL
01.2004 - 09.2017
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to bring in book of business consisting of over a dozen major insurance companies and thousands of lawsuits that were handled during my tenure.
  • Created over two dozen Continuing Education training classes and presented to major insurance companies.
  • Created over three dozen Continuing Legal Education training classes and presented to firm attorneys and paralegals.
  • Prepared templates for motions, correspondence, and discovery for use by the firm in its handling of litigation.
  • Managed high volume case of first party and third party property insurance cases on behalf of over a dozen major insurance companies.
  • Managed and supervised litigation teams consisting of between two and eight attorneys handling first party and third party property insurance cases.
  • Presented classes at multiple major seminars including the Windstorm Insurance Conference (WIND), the Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS), the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC) Annual Conference, and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) Claims Conference.
  • First chaired and second chaired numerous first-party property trials.
  • Assisted in the drafting of Senate Bill 408 and presented legal analysis to the Florida Legislature

Education

J.D. - Law

Roger Williams University College of Law
Bristol, RI
12.2002

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Industry Expertise
  • Business Development
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Policy Development
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Accomplishments

First chair in 18 first party property cases to verdict

Drafted legal briefs and presented oral arguments before the 2nd DCA and the 5th DCA and assisted in drafting legal brief to the Florida Supreme Court

Assisted in the drafting and passing of Senate Bill 408 in 2011 that significantly changed the landscape of sinkhole claims

Quote

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

Chief Litigation Counsel

Heritage Property & Casualty Ins. Co.
06.2019 - 06.2022

Special Counsel

Marshall Dennehey Warner Colemen & Goggin
07.2018 - 06.2019

Attorney

The Stockham Law Group
10.2017 - 06.2018

Partner

Groelle & Salmon, PA
01.2004 - 09.2017

J.D. - Law

Roger Williams University College of Law

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