Wade B. Blumenshine
Washington,IL
Summary
Complete attorney with a comprehensive background in litigation management, insurance defense, industrial and commercial litigation, as both trial counsel and in-house counsel roles. Effectively develops and implements litigation plans to achieve practical results. Excels at interacting with broad populations including outside defense/coverage counsel, senior management, staff, and clients. Reputation for problem solving, ethics, dependability, and getting the most out of work and life. Prepared and ready to handle the Corporate Counsel role for RLI.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Country Financial
07.2021 - Current
- Manage defense counsel throughout Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, and Massachusetts.
- Responsible for over $2M in I&A expenses and $15M in settlement authority.
- Analyze coverage issues, and manage coverage litigation and coverage counsel.
- Formulate litigation plans and strategies to protect the interests of the insureds and the company.
- Oversee 150 lawsuits arising out of commercial, automotive, and property policies.
- Provide legal advice and support to internal decision makers and claims professionals.
- Authorize and participate in preparation/execution of settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Associate Attorney
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Practiced in the Business & Commercial, Toxic Tort, Casualty/Tort, and Product Liability litigation groups.
- Deposed plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts throughout the country.
- Developed significant courtroom exposure/experience.
- Performed research and drafted memorandums on routine and complex legal matters.
- Experienced in all phases of litigation.
- Represented diverse clients with diverse problems.
- Peoria IntraBussiness Issues (iBi) 40 Leaders Under Forty (2019).
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2015
Bachelor of Arts-Communications -
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2012
Skills
LexisNexis, Westlaw, Acumin,
Seibel, Guidewire, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Special Investigations (Insurance Fraud),
Litigation Leadership, Basketball, Trivia, Family, DIY Home Improvement
Additional Information
- Defense Research Institute
- Illinois Association of Defense Counsel
- Peoria County Bar Association (Young Lawyers Committee, 2016 Blood Drive Chair, 2017 Law Day Co-Chair)
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Abraham Lincoln Court
- Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce (Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria)
- Illinois Farm Bureau
Certification
- State Courts of Illinois
- United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Country Financial
07.2021 - Current
Associate Attorney
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C
09.2015 - 07.2021
Juris Doctorate -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts-Communications -
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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