Resources
Members of The Colaneri Firm have published articles in the Bad Faith Report, For the Defense, a publication of the National Defense Research Institute, as well as a law review article on premises liability for third-party criminal assaults. We have also authored the Texas Standard Automobile Insurance Policy Annotated, first published in 1999 by Texas Lawyer Press and currently in its seventh edition. Members of the firm are frequently asked to give seminars and lectures both by private organizations, the State Bar of Texas, and numerous seminars and conferences.
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Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: Texas Standard Automobile Insurance Policy Annotated, January 2006; 5th Edition; American Lawyer Media, L.P.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: HOMEOWNERS’ COVERAGES: APPRAISAL AND ARBITRATION – CHANGING TIMES AHEAD, presented at the Ultimate Insurance Seminar, March 2001.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly, Co-Authors: ARSON AND THE EMERGING LAW (WHAT A HOT TOPIC!), presented to the Arson Training Seminar, Insurance Committee for Arson Control, February 2001.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: Texas Standard Automobile Insurance Policy Annotated, published in 2000; 2nd Edition; 2002 American Lawyer L.P.; 3rd Edition.
Janet K. Colaneri, Marcus J. Massad & Bobbi Reilly: Annual Updates (1995 - Present) for LIFE IN THE TRENCHES: HANDLING CLAIMS, a three hour course on claims handling approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (2 hours continuing education; 1 hour consumer protection).
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: Co-Authors: HOMEOWNER CLAIMS: THE USE AND MISUSE OF THE APPRAISAL PROVISION, presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Associations of Special Investigative Units, September 1999.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: BAD FAITH: WHAT IS IT? IS IT CATCHING? HOW DO I AVOID IT…, presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Associations of Special Investigative Units, September 1999.
Janet K. Colaneri: “EXPERTS: KEEPING THE GATE OPEN OR SHUT”, presented to the North Texas Fire Investigators’ Association July 1999.
Janet K. Colaneri: Mediation: What, When, Why and How, presented to Tarrant County Young Lawyers, November 1998.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: Civil Trial and Evidentiary Rule Changes: The Good, The Bad & The Different, presented to the Texas Association of Defense Counsel's Winter Meeting in February 1998 in Crested Butte, Colorado .
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: Who Gets the Proceeds? Issues Related to the Claims of Mortgagees, Loss Payees and Additional Insureds, presented to the Property Insurance Law Section of the American Bar Association, March 1997.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly, Co-Authors: WHAT'S SEX GOT TO DO WITH IT? An Overview of Civil Litigation Involving Sexual Torts, for the State Bar of Texas 11th and 12th Annual Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 1995 and 1996.
Janet K. Colaneri & Bobbi Reilly: NON-ACTOR LIABILITY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN TEXAS AND THE EFFECT OF INSURANCE ON RECOVERY, 2 Tex. Wesleyan L. Rev., 279 (Fall 1995).
Janet K. Colaneri: Co-Author of Parents' Sexual Abuse and Insurance Coverage, “For the Defense," March 1992.
John D. White: “A New Hand From The Same Deck Of Cards-Randomness And The Intersection Of Race With Gender In The Texas Jury Shuffle”, 40 S. TEX. L. REV. 509 (1999).
John D. White: “The Fight that God (Allah, Etc.) Started-The Seventh Circuit Upholds the Constitutionality of School-Led Prayer at University Commencement Ceremony in Tanford v. Brand”, 39 S. TEX. L. REV. 165 (1997)
John D. White: “How to Describe a White Elephant-Diversity as a Compelling Government Interest Following Hopwood v. Texas”, S. TEX. CIV. LIBERTIES J., Spring 1997, at 3-17.
Insurance/Civil Litigation
The Colaneri Firm serves our clients in the defense of civil matters with an emphasis on property, casualty and workers’ compensation as well as third and first-party insurance defense claims (including Extra Contractual Liability and Bad Faith matters). We are a recognized leader in the areas of bad faith, insurance fraud and protection of the insurers’ interests in collusive third party claims. With an emphasis on trial and appellate practice, the firm enjoys a 90% win/loss ratio.
The Colaneri Firm manages lawsuits by maintaining close communications with our clients as well as their insurers. Additionally, we provide monthly FYI letters, which summarize recent developments in insurance law, to our clients free of charge. In defense of third-party claims, we hold the insured’s interests paramount; however, while protecting that interest, we also proactively control litigation costs for insurers without compromising quality representation.
Mediation
The Colaneri Firm stands ready to meet your mediation needs. We offer half day, full day and two hour mediations. Our extensive trial experience gives us a realistic view of the potential outcomes of most cases and allows us to speak with credibility and knowledge when mediating a settlement. Our experience in the insurance defense field allows us to communicate with Plaintiffs, Defendants and/or claims professionals about the true positives and negatives of their position and the potential outcome should the case go to trial.
To schedule a mediation, please contact Shelly Owen at 817-640-1588 or via e-mail at shelly@colanerifirm.com.
| Mediation Rates: | |
| Two Hour | $250 per party |
| Half Day | $350 per party |
| Full Day | $700 per party |
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Continuing Education The Colaneri Firm has developed a number of programs which have been approved for Continuing Education Credit for adjustors by the Texas Department of Insurance. We would welcome the opportunity to present these programs to your organzaton. To schedule a training, please contact Debra Wisnewski at 817-640-1588 or via e-mail at debra@colanerifirm.com for more information. In addition to Continuing Education for claims professionals, members of The Colaneri Firm have also been asked to provide presentations to other attorneys at various Continuing Legal Education Seminars. |
We Currently Offer the following Courses:
Mapping Your Way through the Auto Policy: a 3 hour course. (2 hours general CE, 1 hour ethics)
UM/UIM: Shaken Not Stirred: a 3 hour course. (2 hour general CE, 1 hour ethics)
Reality Jury: a 2.0 hour course
ETHICS 101 - a 1.5 hour ethics course
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