Brian L. Kaufmann

Brian L. Kaufmann
LITIGATION MANAGER / LEGAL ASSISTANT-THE ALLISON LAW FIRM CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
bkaufmann@allisonlawfirm.com
01/97 TO Present.
Legal Assistant to Attorney Guy Allison. Specialized caseload involving both personal injury plaintiff and defense files. Responsible for all aspects of file management including client contact, investigation and litigation preparation.

Responsibilities Include:
--Intake of personal injury and defense files
--Oversee investigation, discovery and settlement of files
--Liaison between insurance personnel and law firm
--Utilize computer databases to research and investigate cases
--Extensive client interaction on both personnel injury and defense cases
--Participation in mediation and/or settlement negotiation of cases

LEGAL ASSISTANT-ALLISON & HUERTA CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
08/91 TO 01/97
Direct handling of personal injury caseload under attorney supervision. Cases involved automobile bodily injury, medical malpractice and premises liability.

Responsibilities Included:
--New Client/Case Evaluation
--Investigation and Evaluation of Personal Injury Claims
--Disposal of Pending Cases Through Negotiation and Mediation

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT-ESKEW, INC., CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
04/91 TO 08/91
Manage, direct and supervise all phases of construction related to the building of new custom homes and remodeling of existing homes.

Responsibilities Included:
--Supervision and Direction of Work Crews
--Budget, Order and Monitor Material Availability
--Schedule and Direct Subcontractors

CLAIMS MANAGER-ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
01/88 TO 04/91
Administration and direction of the field office of a multi-national insurance carrier specializing in medical malpractice and product liability coverages.

Responsibilities Included:
--Supervision and Direction of all File Investigation
--Personnel Administration
--Heavy Calendar of Litigated Cases

CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE-ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
09/85 TO 01/88 Direct handling of multi-line case load from inception to to ultimate resolution. Cases involved high exposure medical malpractice and products liability.

Responsibilities Included:
--Direct Negotiation of Litigated Cases
--Primary Investigative Responsibility
--Research of Medical/Legal Issues
--Establishing, Maintaining and Up-Dating Individual Case Resolution Strategies
--Liaison Between Medical Professionals and Defense Counsel

PERSONNEL MANAGER, ASSISTANT-MACY'S MIDWEST KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
09/84 TO 09/85
Overall personnel administration under the general direction of the division Vice-President.

Responsibilities Included:
--Selection of New Associates
--Payroll, Wage and Benefit Administration for a Staff in Excess of 200 Individuals
--Effected Cooperation with Line Division to Achieve Corporate Objectives

EDUCATION:
1984 Masters of Public Administration (MPA)

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan (Included Internship at Keego Harbor, Michigan)

1982 Bachelor of Arts focusing in Political Science (BA)

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

1976 High School Diploma Crystal Lake High School, Crystal Lake, Illinois

SEMINARS ATTENDED:

04/86 Medical Malpractice Conference, San Antonio, Texas

04/87 Medical Malpractice Conference, San Antonio, Texas

07/87 Professional Workers' Compensation Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota

10/87 Tort Reform Seminar, San Antonio, Texas

12/87 Cerebral Palsy Seminar, St. Paul, Minnesota

04/88 Medical Malpractice Conference, San Antonio, Texas

04/89 Medical Malpractice Conference, San Antonio, Texas

10/89 Workers Compensation Seminar (Flahive, Ogden & Latson, Austin, Texas)

05/90 Workers Compensation Seminar (Flahive, Ogden & Latson, Austin, Texas)

09/90 Litigation Management Seminar, San Antonio, Texas

09/92 Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar, San Antonio, Texas

12/97 Insurance Law for Agents, Adjusters & Attorneys who Represent Insurers (University of Houston Law Foundation)

03/98 Advanced Insurance Seminar (University of Houston)

01/99 Civil Discovery Under the New Rules (University of Houston)

12/98 Insurance Law for Agents, Adjusters & Attorneys who Represent Insurers (University of Houston Law Foundation)

04/00 Attorney Information Exchange Group (AIEG) Spring Seminar, San Antonio, Texas

12/00 Insurance Law for Agents, Adjusters & Attorneys who Represent Insurers (University of Houston Law Foundation)

LICENSURE: Texas Adjuster's License Number 000-12-7227