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Tracey Dujakovich

Lenexa

Summary

Results-driven Lead Claims Professional with a focus on medical malpractice litigation, risk management, and claims negotiation. Proven ability to communicate effectively and provide strategic solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Claims Professional and Risk Advisor

Preferred Physicians Medical
Overland Park
03.2010 - Current
  • Manage complex medical malpractice claims nationally and provide risk management solutions for insured anesthesiologists and anesthesiology practice groups
  • Defend high severity medical negligence litigation
  • Collaborate with defense counsel and insureds including evaluating defense strategy, providing expert support, attending trials and negotiating settlements
  • Conduct on-site and virtual risk management seminars for insureds and various organizations
  • Provide real-time risk management services for physicians and anesthesia professionals

Associate Attorney

Shaffer Lombardo Shurin
Kansas City
12.2005 - 12.2009
  • Trial attorney with focus on insurance defense matters including medical malpractice, construction, and general commercial litigation
  • Managed all phases of litigation including preparation of general and discovery pleadings, motion practice, and conducting fact and expert witness depositions
  • Represented physicians before the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Assistant Attorney General

Missouri Attorney General
Kansas City
03.2004 - 12.2005
  • Advocated for State Treasurer and Second Injury Fund in worker's compensation matters, ensuring compliance with legal standards
  • Facilitated mediations and hearings for Second Injury Fund in Missouri Division of Worker's Compensation, achieving fair resolutions
  • Oversaw claim process, including preparation of written discovery, conducting depositions of claimants and experts, presenting arguments before Missouri Division of Worker's Compensation, and negotiating settlements

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Missouri
Kansas City
05-1991

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-1988

Skills

  • Medical malpractice litigation
  • Risk management
  • Claims negotiation
  • Litigation strategy
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking
  • Coverage determination

Timeline

Lead Claims Professional and Risk Advisor

Preferred Physicians Medical
03.2010 - Current

Associate Attorney

Shaffer Lombardo Shurin
12.2005 - 12.2009

Assistant Attorney General

Missouri Attorney General
03.2004 - 12.2005

J.D. - Law

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Illinois State University

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