Not all lawyers are trial lawyers, but all policyholders should hire a trial lawyer if they’ve experienced property damage or have a dispute with their insurance company. Sure, there are a lot of “litigators” who shoot commercials leaving court to portray a sense of familiarity with trial work. But policyholders benefit from hiring a real […]
Tag: property damage claims
Changing Landscape of Fire & Smoke Damage Claims
The record-setting Colorado fires that broke out Dec. 30, 2021 destroyed more than 1,000 structures and swept through several towns. The scenes from Colorado have been accurately described as a “war zone” with wildfires burning 6,000 acres across Boulder County. The fires brought 40-foot-high flames that engulfed enormous stretches of grass in just seconds, forcing […]
WANTED: Paralegal With Exceptional Technical Skills
Description: Join our law firm’s five-star, award-winning team. Our paralegals assist trial lawyers in a team dynamic by preparing legal documents, scheduling arbitrations/mediations/court hearings, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing discovery. The successful candidate will provide exceptional technical assistance during all phases of the litigation process. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding. You […]
COURTS & COVID – An Important Update
To Our Valued Clients and Prospective Clients: As a nationally recognized insurance dispute and property damage trial law firm, we are known for securing record-breaking results for our clients. Nevertheless, the coronavirus crisis continues to impact Florida courts. Most courts have not been allowed to move forward in their plans to reopen for in-person trials […]
Business, Interrupted? Recover More Than Policy Limits After Insurer Delay
Case Study What does a Condo Association do when a severe storm destroys property? What if the storm caused more than $6 million in business interruption losses? Does the Association have the ability to keep their business online? What if they are stuck in an interminable claims process with the insurance company? This scenario happened […]
Navigating the Coronavirus: A Message From CBTG
Corless Barfield Trial Group is committed to the safety, security, and well-being of our staff and community. During the coronavirus pandemic, our goal is to help clients identify solutions and keep people safe. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. This designation signifies that we are in the midst […]
Dos and Don’ts of Property Damage Disputes
DO hire an attorney who regularly represents policyholders in all aspects of the insurance claims process. Corless Barfield Trial Group’s experienced and knowledgeable lawyers will help you file an insurance claim in a court of law and take care of the entire process for you. DON’T take an insurance company’s first offer. Insurance claim litigation […]
Global Warming & Sinkholes
G – Greta Thunberg, the 17-year-old Swedish activist, has become a global icon. The teen is one of the most visible faces of the climate activism movement. She has a gift for articulating the seriousness of the climate crisis. L – Listen now because global warming does affect the development of sinkholes. Corless Barfield Trial […]
Great Balls of Fire: Fighting Your Insurance Company Over Fire & Smoke Damage
“You couldn’t ask for a worse situation,” Santa Barbara, Calif. Sheriff Bill Brown said at a news conference regarding the fire on the dive-boat Conception, which became fully engulfed in flames as more than 30 passengers slept below deck. The loss is horrific. The cause of the Sept. 2 fire, which killed 34 people, is […]