The 2024 CLM Defense Counsel Study
Thank you for your interest in the 2024 CLM Defense Counsel Study. This Report of Findings summarizes data collected from almost 400 insurance defense attorneys on a wide array of topics important to both law firms and the claim organizations that retain them.
This 2024 Report is an update to the 2020 CLM Defense Counsel Study. It is commissioned by the CLM, the industry’s largest trade association for claims and litigation professionals.
The CLM’s defense counsel studies provide a different perspective than the CLM’s litigation management studies of 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2023, which focus exclusively on the thoughts and opinions of senior claim and litigation officers.
This Study’s questions were developed by a Steering Committee of 23 law firm leaders and five litigation executives. Steering Committee members are listed in the Report.
You may download a copy of the Report OF FINDINGS by clicking here.
If you have questions about the Study, please email study@suite200solutions.com to request a copy. You may also write to any of the sponsors listed below for a copy of the Report of Findings.
Study Sponsors
We extend our deepest gratitude to the industry thought-leaders whose underwriting support made this important industry initiative possible.
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At Cruser Mitchell, we have the unique skills to execute on early evaluation/resolution.
We emphasize and train DEALMAKERS.
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Eckenrode-Maupin is a “Best Law Firm” listed boutique insurance defense litigation practice located in St. Louis, but covering claims and lawsuits throughout Missouri, Illinois and Kansas.
The firm has a focus on defending medical malpractice, nursing home, auto, business and product liability claims, and has a reputation as a top trial defense firm while providing thorough, efficient and effective case evaluation and analysis to its clients.
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McAngus Goudelock & Courie is a metrics-driven law firm built specifically to serve the insurance industry, their insureds and self-insureds. Learn more at MGClaw.com.
Rebar Kelly focuses on problem solving. Knowing that problems come in all shapes and sizes, Rebar Kelly utilizes innovative solutions, to solve problems before they lead to extensive costs or substantial exposure.
Through early resolution or employing trial planning and strategy from the very early stages of litigation, Rebar Kelly works to achieve the best outcomes for its clients.
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SigmaSight brings Moneyball to litigation settlement negotiations, enabling a data-driven approach for insurance defense counsel and litigation managers.
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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, our more than 1,000 attorneys are engaged in as many as 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. Indeed, over more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases. From one-off liability matters to bad faith coverage claims to large-scale program management, we handle most every type of litigation. Learn more at www.wilsonelser.com.