This article is a companion piece to this video In Insurance and Subrogation Law, What does a Receiving a Short Check Mean? Rathbone discusses the implications that go along with receiving a check short of the full amount in a Read more…
As a subrogation-focused law firm comprised of a team of attorneys, adjusters and specialists in subrogation, Rathbone Group’s eyes are always on the horizon. From innovation in business to excellence in the practice of law, RG has been recognized by Read more…
This article is a companion piece to an episode of RG’s educational video series, On Subrogation: Subrogating Underinsured Tortfeasors.
This article is a companion piece to On Subrogation: Arbitration Forums for Subrogation Claims, in which RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan speaks on the role of arbitration forums in the insurance subrogation process. Follow Jason as he discusses 5 important Read more…
This article is a companion piece to On Subrogation: Medpay and PIP, in which RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan discusses the nuances of subrogating injury cases involving Medpay and PIP. Sullivan advises viewers on the importance of understanding state specificity Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video Successful subrogation recovery after an incident with an uninsured motorist can be challenging. The recovery of uninsured claims often requires a lawsuit and judgment. Subrogation litigation claims management can help obtain Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video What happens when the government causes damages or injury? If you have a subrogation claim arising from a governmental employee’s negligence, what can you do? This post outlines RG’s On Subrogation Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video featuring Rathbone Group’s Rebecca Wright and ebatcon’s Dr. Dehua Yang, a chemist. If chemicals are in any form part of your subrogation investigation scene – don’t miss out on or discount Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video featuring Rathbone Group’s Jason Sullivan and Mike Jacob of Veritas Engineering Claim adjusters hold the critical role of gathering evidence and thoroughly documenting an investigation scene, especially to be able to Read more…
This article is a companion piece to our On-Subrogation Podcast about Dram Shop and Social Host laws. What do dram shop and social host laws have to do with subrogation practice? Dram Shop and Social Host laws arise in situations Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this roofing subrogation episode of our On Subrogation podcast. Most subrogation property claims fall into one of two categories: fire or water. Of the water claims, most either involve plumbing or roofing claims. You Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this podcast episode of our educational series on subrogation law, On Subrogation: Daubert & What Makes a Good Expert, hosted by our in-house podcast team of subrogation-focused attorneys, Steven Alsip and Rebecca Wright. Oftentimes, subrogation attorneys need to Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the episode of our YouTube subrogation education series, On Subrogation: Independent Contractor Defense. In this episode, RG founder and subrogation attorney Kim Rathbone explains the use of the Independent Contractor Defense in subrogation Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the episode of RG’s educational YouTube series on subrogation laws and litigation, On Subrogation: Made Whole Doctrine. In this episode, subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan unpacks the Made Whole Doctrine, an ever-present, ever-changing piece Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this episode of our educational series on subrogation law and procedure, On Subrogation: The Graves Amendment, where Rathbone Group subrogation lawyer Jason Sullivan discusses how the Graves Amendment affects pursuit of recovery in subrogation Read more…
This is a companion piece to a special episode of our On Subrogation YouTube series, Subro LIVE! – Subrogation When Your Insured has Out of Pockets, where Kim Rathbone discusses OOP expenses with attorney Susan Benson live during a National Association of Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this episode of RG’s subrogation education series, On Subrogation: Parental Liability, where Rathbone Group subrogation attorney Kim Rathbone discusses how and in what ways parents can be held liable in subrogation claims where Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the video below How Subrogation Claims for Property Damages Apply to Living Creatures Not all automobile subrogation claims involve two or more motor vehicles. If you live in an urban area you might Read more…
When it comes to subrogation law and resolving subrogation suits and claims, the devil is in the details. This article is a companion piece to the YouTube episode of RG’s educational series on subrogation process and procedure, On Subrogation: Release Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this episode of our video and podcast series, On Subrogation: Vicarious Liability – Respondeat Superior Doctrine, where RG subrogation lawyer Kim Rathbone discusses the concept of vicarious liability in the context of subrogation Read more…
Is it possible to seek subrogation recovery from the federal government in cases of loss due to negligence or tortious behavior? The quick answer: yes! But the long answer is much more involved; successfully subrogating cases like these is not Read more…
RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan is now licensed to practice law in: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Florida Hawaii Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina Nebraska New Hampshire Ohio Oregon South Carolina Utah Washington West Virginia Wyoming Jason Read more…
Jason Sullivan is one of forty insurance professionals from across the United States to win the Business Insurance 2020 Break Out Award. This award recognizes managers and executives for their outstanding leadership capabilities within the insurance industry. Sullivan specifically won this Read more…
Rathbone Group was named for the third straight year to the Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award represents employee feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership, and Read more…
Steven Alsip was recently named to the 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the second year in a row. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. The Super Lawyer Rising Star Read more…
Rebecca Wright, a subrogation attorney at Rathbone Group, is now licensed to practice in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. Rebecca has worked in subrogation law for over a decade. A talented litigator who’s passionate about educating companies on subrogation, Read more…
Rathbone Group is honored to be featured by the Center for Executive Excellence in its Business in Focus segment. This article, titled highlights Rathbone Group as a subrogation company that consistently exhibits leadership excellence, and explores our strong organizational culture Read more…
Rathbone Group was named the Subrogation Law Firm of the Year in the Global Awards 2018 by Finance Monthly. This prestigious award is given to legal professionals that have demonstrated innovation, delivered results, and provided expert advice for their clients. Read more…
Experienced subrogation lawyer and founding partner of Rathbone Group Kimberly Rathbone has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell uses a peer review process to evaluate legal ability, communication ability and ethical standards, who are rated on three levels of Read more…
RG Director of Information Technology, Jeffrey Kaput, and Rathbone Group, a small subrogation law firm serving clients in dozens of states. Untangle chose to feature RG as a case study on how their security solutions have helped these subrogation attorneys ensure Read more…
Founding partner of Rathbone Group and has been selected as an honoree for the 2018 National Women in Law Awards. Corporate Counsel and Inside Counsel magazines wanted to spotlight female leaders in law who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and business Read more…
RG subrogation attorney Jessica Lobes was named to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional Read more…
Rathbone Group was named, once again, to the Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award is a result of feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Benefits Read more…
The National Association of Subrogation Professionals published Ana Zgela’s article “Beyond the Courtroom – Maximum Recovery in Arbitration Forums Leads to $165,000 Property Damage Award” in their Summer 2018 issue of The Subrogator. Ana Zgela is the lead attorney of Rathbone Group’s Read more…
The National Association of Subrogation Professionals published Mark Demian’s article “Tricks, Tips, and Pitfalls to Recovering Underinsured Claims” in their Summer 2018 issue of Subrogator. This is Demian’s third piece featured in NASP’s subrogation education magazine. Recovering on underinsured cases is one Read more…
Experienced subrogation lawyers Jason Sullivan and Rebecca Wright discuss the effect that social media is having on subrogation recovery and its potential impact on claims in AM Best’s podcast, “How Social Media is Changing Insurance Claims Subrogation.” Sullivan and Wright speak on the Read more…
Mark Demian, a founding Partner at RG and an experienced subrogation attorney, has earned a CSRP Designation as a result of passing the national examination, administered by NASP. “The Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP)® Designation is the specialized designation for subrogation Read more…
Mark Demian, one of Rathbone Group’s founding partners, has been selected to present a seminar focused on Trucking Litigation in the 21st Century for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals at their Annual Conference. Mark’s presentation will focus on the Read more…
Subrogation attorneys Rebecca Wright and Adam Wilk have been selected to present a seminar entitled “Other People’s Torts: Third Party Liability in Subrogation Claims” for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals’ November 2018 Annual Conference. In auto collisions, liability is not limited to the Read more…
Subrogation attorney Rebecca Wright has been chosen to do a webinar on recovering non-performing judgments for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals. This webinar will focus on how to economically enhance your bottom line by tapping into the older judgments in Read more…
Steven Alsip gave a presentation called “Negative Inference Cases: Your Invisible Smoking Gun” at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals 2018 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference. This session discussed strategies for subrogation attorneys to carry the burden of proof required Read more…
Rathbone Group was named an Honoree at the 2018 Smart Culture Awards by Smart Business Magazine. The Smart Culture Awards recognize organizations that have developed a culture that bolsters productivity, enhances job satisfaction, and provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Rathbone Read more…
Subrogation and insurance dispute attorneys Rebecca Wright and Steven Alsip were selected to speak at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals 2018 Litigation: Skills and Management Conference. Their talk is entitled “Fire: Burning Down the House”, and examines strategies to carry the burden of Read more…
Two of our skilled subrogation lawyers, Rebecca Wright and Steven Alsip, were featured in the February 2018 National Association of Subrogation Professionals Newsletter regarding their upcoming speech, entitled “Negative Inference Cases: Your Invisible Smoking Gun” at the NASP 2018 Litigation: Skills and Management Read more…
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal published Kimberly Rathbone and Ana Zgela’s article “Wait – You Haven’t Used Arbitration Forums Yet?” in their February 2018 issue. The article explores how the alternative dispute resolution system of Arbitration Forums can be utilized Read more…
Experienced subrogation attorneys Jason Sullivan and Rebecca Wright presented at the NASP Annual Conference in Austin, Texas on Underinsured Motorist Subrogation: Tackling the Combined Challenges of Insured and Uninsured Subrogation. This presentation included information about subrogation laws in all 50 States, and the specific Read more…
Jason Sullivan and Rebecca Wright have been selected to speak at the NASP Annual Conference in Austin, Texas this year. Attorneys focused in subrogation law, Sullivan and Wright often present to groups looking for education on subrogation. Their NASP presentation Read more…
Mark Demian, a skilled subrogation lawyer and one of the Founding Partners at Rathbone Group, has been named to the National Association of Subrogation Professionals Board of Directors. The NASP’s mission is to enhance the stature and effectiveness of subrogation Read more…
Rathbone Group won the NASP Facebook Picture Contest! Our team took this picture as we celebrated Subrogation Professionals Day with a field trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Social engagement outside the office relieves stress and builds trust Read more…
Rathbone Group’s Managing Partner Kimberly Rathbone taught a continuing legal education class for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association entitled “The Fortune Cookie: A Fresh Look at Subrogation in Ohio.” This CLE colloquium focused on many of the recent hot topics in Ohio Read more…