Tara Kopp
Palm Beach Gardens
Summary
Accomplished Insurance Litigation Attorney with a proven track record of successfully representing consumers, health care providers, and major hospitals in all aspects of litigation involving multi million dollar insurance and collection disputes. Expert in analyzing complex insurance coverage and claims issues, formulating legal arguments, and providing strategic legal advice to clients on a wide range of topics related to healthcare, contracts, compliance, HIPAA, Medicare regulations, physician billing, reimbursements, and licensing ensuring a thorough understanding of legal precedent and emerging legal trends. Detail oriented individual with exceptional legal research and writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients to provide legal advice in clear and universal terms. Experienced team leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning effort with organizational goals. Proven ability to work independently to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines, exceed targets, and drive success in a fast paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A.
01.2014 - Current
- Managing Attorney of the First Party Insurance Litigation Department
- Represents consumers and medical providers in all aspects involving first party insurance disputes
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations through continuing education courses and independent research efforts.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Provides advice and guidance to medical providers regarding complex billing issues related to treatment rendered to consumers, as a result of automobile accidents
- Developed and implemented all internal policies and procedures within the firms Insurance Litigation Department that streamlined case management and increased efficiency among the legal team and improved overall productivity and client satisfaction
- Enhanced legal team's efficiency by streamlining case file management systems
- Streamlined discovery processes by efficiently reviewing, analyzing, and organizing large volumes of data.
- Cultivated a professional reputation as an expert in specific areas of law, attracting new business and referrals from satisfied clients.
- Evaluated case merits objectively to provide clients with realistic expectations and counsel regarding potential outcomes.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents
- Proactively identified trends in case law that may impact ongoing or future litigation matters involving the firm''s clientele.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and delivering exceptional service.
- Reviewed discovery materials for relevancy and accuracy while ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulations.
- Conducted extensive legal research to inform case strategies, ensuring well-founded arguments were presented in court.
- Designed annual and monthly revenue goals and monitored staff compliance.
- Presented persuasive oral arguments in court to secure favorable rulings on behalf of clients.
- Designed comprehensive legal strategies for complex litigation cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients.
- Drafted all legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and agreements to advance client interests.
- Advised corporate clients on risk management strategies to mitigate future legal challenges or disputes.
- Handled [Number] cases at time while managing team of [Number] attorneys and average of [Number] clients at one time.
- Participated in professional associations to expand networks and stay informed about industry trends that may impact clients'' needs or cases directly.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents, including Business Associate Agreements, Vendor Contracts, and Confidentiality Agreements, to support client needs.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Represents clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitration, and in negotiations with other parties..
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategy, leading to significant legal victories.
- Represented clients in court effectively, resulting in high rate of case success.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and inform litigation strategy decisions.
- Reduced client liability through meticulous analysis of legal documents and evidence.
- Enhanced firm reputation through successful representation in complex litigation matters involving high-profile parties or significant monetary value.
- Advised clients on potential risks associated with specific actions or decisions based on thorough evaluation of the legal landscape.
- Drafted persuasive motions and briefs, contributing to successful rulings in favor of clients.
- Manage high volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines to ensure optimal results for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Managing Attorney
LaBovick Law Group
01.2010 - 01.2014
Summer Judicial Intern
15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Judicial Summer Intern to Judge Peter Evans
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on various topics to assist judges in making informed decisions within a tight timeframe.
- Prepared research materials for clerks and judge such as [Type] and [Type] using [Software] to contribute to memorandum, opinions and other legal documents.
- Collaborated with fellow interns on various projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
- Developed strong oral communication skills through presenting findings to judges during regular meetings.
- Increased knowledge of procedural rules by regularly reviewing local rules of practice as well as federal/state regulations applicable to specific cases.
- Assisted in the resolution of complex legal issues through thorough analysis of relevant statutes and case law.
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Conducted legal research on law, providing thorough memoranda.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.
- Improved writing abilities by editing and proofreading draft opinions, motions, and orders for accuracy and clarity.
- Enhanced legal research skills by assisting judges in researching and drafting judicial opinions.
- Gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process by observing trials, hearings, and conferences.
- Facilitated smooth court operations by maintaining effective communication between judges, attorneys, and court staff.
Education
J.D. - Law
Nova Southeastern University College of Law
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05.2006
Skills
- Expert in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting insurance policies and other types of contracts involving coverage determinations and claims disputes
- Created, developed, and managed the No-Fault Insurance/First Party Insurance Claims Department at Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, & Overbeck, PA which generated an annual revenue of up to $6million dollars
- Developed and retained a client base consisting of over 275 medical providers throughout the State of Florida including multiple prominent hospitals, Urgent care facilities, emergency care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, general practitioners, chiropractors, diagnostic facilties, and physical therapists, Collision and Repair Shops as well as a multitude of policyholders and claimants, in providing consultation and litigation involving a variety of insurance issues and disputes
- Audited and analyzed internal client files and accounts receiables to maximize revenue owed to the client on unpaid/underpaid insurance claims which resulted in the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in increased revenue to the client
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations including insurance regulations and industry practices in order to provide clients with legal counseling and representation and advisement on risk management strategies to mitigate future legal challenges and disputes
- Provides consultation and legal advice to other law firms, attorneys, medical providers, consumers and insurance personnel seeking guidance on insurance coverage issues and claims opinions which includes presenting at continuing legal education programs and seminars and participating in other speaking engagements throughout Florida on insurance issues and the evolving changes to the law
- Lead speaker at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hosted by Palm Beach County Bar on the topic of, “Navigating Billing Issues Involved in PIP Claims"
- Lead Speaker at
- Created controlling legal case law in the area of first party insurance litigation related to the proper application of insurance deductibles resulting in maximizing insurance benefits for claimants which is relied upon today by Judges as well as other attorneys, insureds, and insurance carriers and has resulted in not only successful outcomes for clients but also in being retained as a highly regarded expert in this area of law
- Cultivated a professional reputation as an expert in the FLorida No-Fault Law and the litigation of1st Party Insurance claims , attracting new business and referrals from satisfied clients
Affiliations
- Florida Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Justice Association
- American Bar Association
- Health Care Financial Management Association (HFMA)
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers Palm Beach County
- Bar Admission/License - Florida State Bar Juris Doctor (JD) - Nova Southeastern University College of Law
Skills
- Management and leadership
- Designed annual and monthly revenue goals
- Creating and implementing internal processes to streamline case file management systems ensuring goals are met and achieved
- Teaching and training staff on
- streaming
- Managing high volume case loads, prioritizing tasks, ensuring optimal results for clients
- Multitasking, Prioritaization and Time Management abilities
- · Knowledgeable and well versed in every aspect of prelitigation and litigation of complex first party insurance cases from beginning to end
- analytical skills
- attention to detail
- Claims analysis
- Policy Interpretation and analysis
- records management
- Legal Research and Review
- Legal
- client counseling and effective communication skills
- drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and all legal pretrial documents related to civil litigation claims
- oral advocacy and courtroom procedures
- discovery and document review and evidence analysis
- Billing requirements, Insurance eligibility, collections processing, medical terminology related to the area of Healthcare Law
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A.
01.2014 - Current
Managing Attorney
LaBovick Law Group
01.2010 - 01.2014
Summer Judicial Intern
15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
05.2007 - 08.2007
J.D. - Law
Nova Southeastern University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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