Dennis J. Wall

Dennis J. Wall, Esquire
P.O. Box 195220
Winter Springs, FL 32719-5220
Phone: 407.699.1060
Facsimile: 407.699.1065
Email: DJW@dennisjwall.com

Dennis J. Wall, Author, Counsel and Consultant

Dennis J. Wall is a published author, speaker and consultant on the subjects of insurance coverage and insurer bad faith. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida School of Law. He completed advanced research in Tort and Contract Law at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, England.

Over 28 years in insurance practice provide Dennis Wall the expertise and experience necessary to deliver informative and beneficial workshops. To contact this dynamic individual, telephone him or send a facsimile at the numbers listed below or email him at DJW@dennisjwall.com.

SPEAKING CALENDAR

Dennis Wall has been a speaker at many conferences and workshops.

"PREPARING FOR HURRICANE INSURANCE"
"HOMEOWNER'S, CONDOMINIUM AND RENTER'S INSURANCE AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE ISSUES"

DENNIS WALL addressed an overflow crowd on "Hurricane Insurance Preparation" on May 21, 2008 for the 2008 Hurricane Season. In a presentation open to the community, DENNIS WALL, Chair of the Insurance Law Committee, spoke at the Orange County Bar Association Center in Orlando. The audience consisted of insurance agents and brokers, insurance company representatives, real estate brokers, homeowners, condominium associations, and attorneys from across Central Florida including Brevard, Orange and Seminole Counties.

"AN OCCURRENCE IN FLORIDA: THE CGL DECISIONS OF THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT"
DENNIS WALL presented to Judges, lawyers, and members of the Business Law Committee and the Construction Law Committee of the Orange County Bar Association on May 28, 2008. DENNIS WALL's PowerPoint Presentation highlighted the decisions of the Supreme Court of Florida on issues of C.G.L. Insurance Coverage. The Committee meeting was hosted at GrayRobinson, P.A. in Orlando, Florida.

"THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT'S DECISIONS ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN "OCCURRENCE" AND "PROPERTY DAMAGE" UNDER COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES"
DENNIS WALL presented an informative Power Point Presentation to the Jacksonville Association of Defense Counsel Annual Meeting at Amelia Island, Florida on Saturday, September 13, 2008.

Dennis's book, Litigation and Prevention of Insurer Bad Faith, Second Edition (West Publishing 1994; Supplement 2007), describes in one place all the features of bad faith law. There are more than 90 "Quick-Scan" summary text points and checklists. For ease of reference, the chapters are organized into two categories, Third-Party and First-Party claims.

Dennis Wall writes the widely respected and influential Web Log, "Insurance Claims and Issues". This Web Log has been listed by the American Bar Association on its list of "Blawgs" Or "legal web logs" the A.B.A. would like to make it easy to visit. Here is a link to the American Bar Association's posting of Dennis's "Blawg": www.abajournal.com/blawgs/insurance_claims_and_issues.

Insurance Claims and Issues is noted for fairness and analysis of all kinds of Insurance Questions. Dennis also writes the critically acclaimed nonpartisan "Insurance Claims and Bad Faith Law" Blog.

Awards Received by Dennis J. Wall, Esquire

ONE SOLE PRACTITIONER FROM AMONG THOUSANDS OF ATTORNEYS has again been selected by the Lawyers of Florida to be included among "Florida Super Lawyers 2008" repeating his selection last year among "Florida Super Lawyers 2007" for the area of Insurance Coverage, and that is Dennis J. Wall of Winter Springs. In fact, of the all lawyers selected in the Insurance Coverage category, Dennis Wall is the only sole practitioner.

Concentrating since 1978 on Insurance Coverage and Insurance Good Faith and Fair Dealing, I had no contacts with "Florida Super Lawyers" this year or in 2007, just as I had no contacts with Florida Trend in 2006 and their "Elite" listing of Insurance Lawyers. Neither magazine consulted me before their recognition, and I did not know either recognition was coming my way until they each advised me it was done. These honors were unexpected and are gratefully appreciated.--Dennis Wall.

CHOSEN BY THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION & RESOLUTION ("CPR") FOR PANELS OF DISTINGUISHED NEUTRALS to mediate Insurance disputes and to mediate Insurance Coverage. The "CPR," as it calls itself, is headquartered in New York, New York. In June, 2007, the CPR selected DENNIS WALL for appointment as a neutral mediator to both of the above Neutral Panels.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCREDITS DENNIS J. WALL FOR REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR ADJUSTERS: This year the Florida Department of Financial Services - Education Section has issued this notice: "DENNIS J. WALL has been APPROVED to instruct CE 3-24a Adjuster Law and Policy Courses" and "CE 3-24b Adjuster Ethics courses." Dennis J. Wall, Attorney At Law, A Professional Association, is also pleased to announce that it has been "APPROVED to provide training" as a certified Provider for Florida for both of the above courses.

Publications and Articles by Dennis J. Wall, Esquire

Whenever accessing links and articles in legal research, now and always, you must consult the cases, laws, statutes, and rules in your jurisdiction for answers to your specific questions there. The articles posted here are timely written and researched by Dennis J. Wall and can provide general guidance and opportunities, but the cases, laws, statutes, and rules in your jurisdiction of concern should always be accessed on these and all legal issues. The posted articles are accessible through the links below, and when indicated they are Copyright by Dennis J. Wall. All rights reserved. No part of these publications may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author.

A NEW ONLINE RESOURCE ADDING VALUE TO INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICES by DENNIS J. WALL, "POLICYHOLDER'S REIMBURSEMENT OF THEIR LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY'S DEFENSE EXPENSES OR INDEMNITY PAYMENTS: AS FLORIDA GOES, SO GOES THE NATION (EXCEPT TEXAS, FOR ONE)" published by the Trial Advocate Quarterly, Summer 2008, Š2008 by Dennis J. Wall, Esquire. To read the complete article click here.

A NEW VALUABLE ONLINE RESOURCE ABOUT HURRICANE AND OTHER KINDS OF CATASTROPHE CLAIMS HANDLING -- LINK TO Acting in Good Faith: Handling Hurricane Insurance Claims with Decorum by Dennis J. Wall. As Seen in the June 2008 Issue of Claims Magazine. To read the complete article click here.

ANOTHER RESOURCE ADDING VALUE TO INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICES by DENNIS J. WALL & ROBERT D. ALLEN, ESQUIRE, "INSURED'S REIMBURSEMENT OF INSURER'S DEFENSE EXPENSES COMPARED TO AN INSURED'S REIMBURSEMENT OF THE INSURER'S INDEMNITY PAYMENTS: A TWIST OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS LINES WITH THAT?" published by the Reinsurance, Excess and Surplus Lines Committee on May 31, 2008 Š2008 by Dennis J. Wall, Esquire & Robert D. Allen, Esquire. To read the complete article click here

A SOURCE FOR EXAMINING AND FOLLOWING SETTLEMENT PRACTICES by DENNIS J. WALL, "THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT TOWARD THE INSURED, SETTLEMENT", published by the Orange County Florida Bar Association Š2007 by Dennis J Wall, Esquire, reprinted with permission from Dennis Wall's best-selling Book, "Litigation and Prevention of Insurer Bad Faith," Second Edition, West Publishing Company. To read the complete article click here.

EXAMINING AND SELECTING EXPERTS IN INSURANCE CASES by DENNIS J. WALL, "EXPERTS, GATEKEEPERS AND INSURANCE ISSUES IN FEDERAL CASES", published online by the "Daubert Online Newsletter" and circulated to its thousands of subscribers! Š by Dennis J Wall, Esquire To read the complete article click here.

FLOOD EXCLUSIONS IN WINDSTORM POLICIES: KNOWING THE INSURANCE COVERAGE ISSUES: Link immediately to this article copyrighted by the Author and published in print form by the Orange County (Florida) Bar Association in its scholarly publication, "The Briefs"Š by Dennis J Wall. Use this link to access this updated and timely article.

FLOOD EXCLUSIONS, HURRICANES, AND THEORIES OF INSURANCE COVERAGE, in the Property Insurance Committee Letter of the American Bar Association. TERM-LIMITED LINK POSTED BY THE A.B.A., "FLOOD EXCLUSIONS, HURRICANES, AND THEORIES OF INSURANCE COVERAGE"! DENNIS J. WALL outlines the Insurance Coverage Theories and Defenses that you will address whenever your clients deal with claims and potential claims as a result of Hurricanes, Windstorm Losses, and Flood Losses. To access the article: www.abanet.org/tips/property/propertyfall05.pdf.

WHEN EXCESS SUES PRIMARY, WHAT IS GOOD FAITH? Link to this article copyrighted by Dennis J. Wall, Esquire and co-author Jeptha Barbour, Esquire which is published and E-Mailed by the International Association of Defense Counsel in the March, 2008 Newsletter of the Excess, Reinsurance and Surplus Lines Committee. To access this informative and useful article: click here.

THERE ARE EXCESS CARRIERS ... AND THEN THERE ARE EXCESS CARRIERS: THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT HAS THE ANSWERS: Link to this article copyrighted by Dennis J. Wall, Esquire which the International Association of Defense Counsel published and E-Mailed in the October, 2007 Newsletter of the Excess, Reinsurance and Surplus Lines Committee. To access this valuable article: click here.

A RESOURCE ON DEVELOPING SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAW OF EXPERT WITNESSES, examining how to identify, locate, retain, and examine "INSURANCE EXPERT WITNESSES: "WHEN IS THEIR OPINION TESTIMONY ADMISSIBLE AND WHEN IS IT DESIRABLE?", by Dennis J. Wall, Š by Dennis J. Wall. Click here to access the complete article.

IMPORTANT DISTRICT ORDER: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered an Order denying Attorney's Fees and Costs in a case with many Insurance Issues. The holding is significant for many reasons, to policyholders and insurance companies alike. Complete information regarding this Order can be obtained by clicking on the link: Attorney's Fees and Cost Order.

RELATED RESOURCES: Insurance Research, Judicial Opinions, Statutes, The Florida Administrative Code, Agencies

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