Keys to Handling the PIP Case: Rules, Coverage, File Prep & Case Preparation
Date: Jun 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $179.00
Non-Member Price: $224.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil
Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Nicole R. Cassata, Esq.
- Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC, Secaucus
Presenters
- Colleen R. Buontempo, Esq.
- Brach Eichler LLC, Roseland
- Robert A. Cappuzzo, Esq.
- Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC, Secaucus
- Matilda A. Carvajal, Esq.
- Dyer & Peterson P.C., Parsippany
- Mark T. Connell, Esq.
- Director New Jersey Arbitration/Operations Counsel
Forthright, Somerset - Daniel Lleonart, Esq.
- Joseph M. Ariyan, Esq., LLC, Paramus
- Robert A. Maren, Esq.
- Law Office of Robert A. Maren
New Jersey Staff Counsel for the Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, Iselin - Michelle L. Suralik-Horvath, Esq.
- Dispute Resolution Professional, Forthright
Attend this online seminar to learn how to navigate the intricacies of managing a PIP Case! Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is the medical coverage provided by your automobile insurance policy for injuries that occur in an automobile accident. Since New Jersey is a “no fault state,” necessary medical expenses are reimbursed by the injured party’s own automobile insurance carrier’s PIP benefits, regardless of fault.
Learn from an experienced panel as they guide you through the fundamentals of representing clients in PIP cases. This panel will answer your “PIP “questions before you even ask! Discover what relief is available to your clients, where to file for relief, and the proper procedure to do so. Join us for an online morning filled with crucial information. You will gain essential tips and strategies to expand your practice.
Program Agenda:
- 9:00 | Introduction
- 9:10 | An overview of PIP rules and arbitration process - Mark T. Connell, Esq.
- 9:40 | How to handle your first arbitration: the claimant’s perspective - Daniel Lleonart, Esq.
- The respondent’s perspective - Matilda Carvajal, Esq. - 10:10 | Effectively preparing, labeling and uploading electronic arbitration submissions - Robert A. Maren, Esq.
- 10:40 | Break
- 10:55 | Tips from arbitrators; claimant and respondent perspective on transition from counsel to arbitrator - Colleen R. Buontempo, Esq. and Michelle L. Suralik-Horvath, Esq.
- 11:30 | Updates in PIP (new pending legislation and case law) - Robert A. Cappuzzo, Esq. and Nicole R. Cassata, Esq.
- 12:00 | Q&A
- 12:35 | Adjourn
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