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MARCH 31, 2020 | UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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To all UAJ Members:

In the simplest of terms, WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!

On behalf of the UAJ Executive Committee, Board of Governors and Staff, our goal is to provide you with resources to assist you in conducting your business, as usual.

This message is long; there’s no escaping that. That’s because we want you to save it, and use the information contained as a source for your CLE credit, business services and, whenever needed, a shoulder on which to lean.

ONLINE CLE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

UAJ PAST PROGRAMMING

The UAJ has an extensive catalogue of CLE worthy programs available for online viewing. Visit our CLE VIDEO LIBRARY for a list of programs hosted live by the UAJ in recent years and recorded for your convenience. If you’re interested in accessing any these programs for credit, contact Angela Warner, our Member Services Manager, at angela@utaj.org   

SEMINARWEB

SeminarWeb, a partner of ours, also has a vast library of webinars, all accessible via the UAJ website.  Both self-paced and live programs are available.

UPCOMING EVENTS – ‘ZOOM’ IS THE WAY!

Our organization's event calendar will move forward as best it can!  Come April 9th, we'll host a Plaintiff Exchange online via the Zoom video conferencing platform.

Details are below:

UAJ PLAINTIFF EXCHANGE COMPLETED!!

“STOP GIVING AWAY YOUR CLIENT’S MONEY: STRATEGIES IN THIRD PARTY INJURY CASES” with Dawn Atkin & Bryce Kartchner

April 9, 2020 (A Thursday) | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | NO CLE, MEMBERS ONLY

Workers’ compensation carriers are becoming more aggressive about their subrogation rights in third party claims, but that does not mean agreeing to a split of a third, a third and a third is in your client's best interest.  This Plaintiff's Exchange will focus on methods to reduce subrogation claims, settlements that actually benefit your client, and dealing with those troublesome problems such as UIM under Rutherford and payments by Health Insurance.  Real world examples showing how to do the math under Esquival will help you convince the carriers to accept proper payments on their liens.  Bring your calculator!

REGISTER HERE

CLE SEMINAR  CANCELLED

"The Art of Law: Proven Approaces to Maximize Your Case Value"

April 30, 2020 | 9:00am - 12:30pm | ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE

REGISTER HERE

YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The UAJ Executive Committee is comprised of the officers of the organization. They have generously agreed to act as a mentoring/consulting resource to answer your questions, address your concerns, and point you in the right direction toward benefits and services available to you, to help you conduct “business as usual." Feel free to reach out to them!

President: Doug Cannon - dcannon@fabianvancott.com, (801) 661-9269
President-elect: Jessica Andrew - jandrew@lanceandrewlaw.com, (801) 735-6116
Vice President: Ken Christensen - ken@chlawfirm.com, (801) 557-6242
Secretary: Alyson McAllister - alyson@sykesmcallisterlaw.com, (801) 652-0430
Treasurer: Rick Lundell - rlundell@bestattorneys.com, (801) 635-4006
Legislative Liaison: Chuck Conrad - cconrad@conradlawpc.com,(801) 803-3650

LAWYERS HELPING LAWYERS

I am proud to say that Mr. Brook Millard, Past-President of UAJ, is Chairman of the Utah State Bar’s Lawyers Helping Lawyers program.
"As a member of the Utah State Bar, you have access to Lawyers Helping Lawyers peer counseling and referral service.  As the former President of the UAJ and the current Chair of Lawyers Helping Lawyers, I know that having a friendly voice to listen to the problems you are facing is imperative.  I wanted to remind all of you that LHL is here for you too.  If you are interested in peer to peer counseling or need a referral to a professional for emotional or substance issues, please call me at (801) 793-8572, also find information about LHL on Facebook." -Brook Millard

UAJ ANNUAL PARTNERS

UAJ’s Annual Partners support our efforts 365 days a year. They all offer tools to help you conduct business during these strange times. Here is a list of our Partners, with some of the services they offer:

CASE STATUS: www.casestatus.com

  • Case Status gives your firm the ability to update all of your clients with a single click. Centralize your firm communication across multiple attorneys and clients. We reduce your time managing clients, so you can focus on being a lawyer.
  • We are offering a series of free webinars - How to Use Technology to Work Remotely as a Lawyer to help lawyers learn how to effectively utilize technology to run a remote practice, stay connected to their clients, and remain resilient in a time of crisis. These are NOT a sales pitch. We just want to provide a valuable resource to the community during this time. 
  • Remote Work questions: Tara Smith, Tsmith@casestatus.com
  • Learn More About Case Status: Payton Scott, Payton@casestatus.com

​ADVANCED INJURY SOLUTIONS:  patrickconlin@msn.com or 801-627-0880

Services Available:  Our office is open!  We are considered Essential Care Providers, and still open for normal hours.  We utilize the latest diagnostic criteria for MTBI Concussion/Brian Injuries, spinal injuries, extremity injuries,  X-ray computerized AOMSI evaluations, Digital Motion X-ray, Dynamic SEMG Muscle injury evaluations, AMA Methods ROM examination and Radiculopathy evaluations, etc… 
 
We also use scientific valid and proven corrective spinal remodeling techniques to permanently restore normalized spinal curvatures for optimal recovery and stability.  We offer Direct Motor Vehicle Collision Occupant Injury Care and care management, (without 3rd party liens,)  2nd Opinion AMA Method Examinations, AMA Whole Person Impairments, Expert Testimony, Rebuttals, and much more. 
 
Advanced Injury Solutions offers optimal documentation, evaluations, and care for those that are injured in Motor Vehicle Collisions. 
 
Special Offer:  (During this COVID lockdown.)  Want to learn more about Advanced Diagnosis for these injuries?   I am available in the evenings and part of the weekends to demonstrate PowerPoint Presentations for you and staff via Team Viewer.  I present and have presented for multiple certification programs.  If you have a difficult case and need some non-testifying (Consulting,) Expert work, feel free to call.  For a limited time 30 minutes at no cost. 

PHYSICIAN LIFE CARE PLANNING: Bob Caracciolo - bob@physicianlcp.com, 951-490-8056 

We are the nation’s leading provider of damages valuation services, specializing in the formulation of compensatory economic damages which includes future medical damages, loss of earnings capacity & loss of household services. All of our certified life care planners are Board Certified Physiatrists specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

 
MiCARE NETWORK: alaina@myicarenetwork.com 801-643-3322,

“We are prepared to help your Personal Injury clients as they face the hardships of these unforeseeable economic times. Especially, your clients that have recently lost their jobs and their health insurance. In addition, we are ready to help your clients that might be in need of pre-settlement loans. Our medical providers are still seeing patients; they have all taken the necessary precautions to make sure that your clients safety is never questioned.
 
Let us partner with your firm to be part of the solution!”
 
MEGAN TRAPLETTI, RINGLER ASSOCIATES:
 
If you have problems on any part of the settlement resolution, call Megan Trapletti from Ringler.
 
Ringler settlements are unique because they involve more than one solution. We take a 360-degree look at the complex issues that face you and your clients in order to maximize wealth and protect futures.
 
For Your Clients: Every client is unique and every client deserves a unique solution that will fit their needs. You don’t treat all of your clients the same and neither will we.
 
For You: We provide fixed, indexed and deferred attorney fee products to help you manage potential adjustments in your future income. We also provide numerous opportunities for CLE credits. Now is a perfect time to turn your attention to your business and address licensing as well as financial concerns.
 
For the Future: By utilizing a well-rounded portfolio of settlement solution products and services, we present the best options for protection of the future – for your clients and for you!
 
As your structured settlement partner, when you work with Megan Trapletti at Ringler, Everybody Wins.
 
Call me today to set up a CLE, a case review, or to discuss all of the unique ways we can help you!
 
Megan Trapletti
Settlement Advisor
8001-278-2829
mtrapletti@ringlerassociates.com

AMICUS SETTLEMENT PLANNERS:

For you and your firm while you’re cooped up and going crazy, we can do a virtual training for your office and staff on any of the following topics:
 
- How settlements impact government benefits and what planning options are available
- Structured settlement annuities vs. investing in a trust: Case studies for each
- Planning strategies for deferring attorney fees: Save income taxes, grow wealth on tax-deferred basis, and ensure future firm cash flows.
 
We can likely get your attorneys CLE credit for these webinars as well, if you’re interested.
 
Links to webinars and on-demand information:

 
Special Offer:  Our attorneys and Certified Financial Planners will create a financial plan for you (the attorney) at no cost.  The plan will give you clarity regarding when you can comfortably retire, how much money you’ll need in retirement, how much you need to set aside each year to get there, etc.  We can do all that via Zoom / Skype.  
 
We’re practicing attorneys and Certified Financial Planners who focus ONLY on planning for personal injury attorneys and their clients. Your practice is unique, and you need to work with someone who understands your unique challenges and opportunities.
 
Greg Maxwell, JD, CFP
Amicus Settlement Planners, LLC
maxwell@amicusadvisors.com
801-330-0723

 

FILEVINE
 

While you're maintaining 6 feet of physical distance , Filevine  can keep you closer than ever to your cases, your team, and your clients.  Filevine is a cloud-based legal operating core.  That means all your files, assignments, reports, deadlines, time tracking, and collaboration tools are instantly available from your home office.  No need to use a VPN or connect to a remote server - just log in from any device and get to work.  

 

Filevine's advanced reporting tools will help you manage your practice through economic turmoil.  Other Filevine tools allow you to text clients directly from their case files, edit documents in place, and even send and receive faxes.  

 

We've also created a virtual space where legal professionals can help each other weather this storm.Join our LegalWFH community on Slack to ask your colleagues pressing questions or share your solutions.

 

INJURY CARE SOLUTIONS 

Injury Care Solutions is a no-cost solution to manage personal injury cases, increase revenue, and reduce expenses. ICS assists your legal team with coordination of care and file management. We provide resources you and your clients need so you can focus on reaching a settlement and your clients can focus on recovery. 

 

MEDIVEST: www.medivest.com 

Medivest is a national Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance company.  Since 1996, our focus has been assisting anyone involved in the settlement of a workers' compensation or a personal injury claim understand their obligation to consider Medicare's interests under federal law.

Even with the effects of COVID-19, it is business as usual at Medivest.  We are here to assist you with Medicare Set-Aside reports, Professional Administration, Lien Resolution and more.  We also offer free CLE webinars related to Medicate Set Asides and Professional Administration.  

To learn more, contact Craig Pawley at cpawley@medivest.com or call 949.632.0029

 

CLOSING COMMENTS
While we do not wish to inundate you with emails, we will continue to share information that we feel will help you to move forward in your practice. Together, we will succeed.
Stay safe! Stay healthy! Wash your hands!