UIM/UM Unpacked: Law Changes, Arbitration Best Practices & Defense Perspective

Dive deep into the evolving landscape of UIM/UM practice with a comprehensive, full-day program designed to strengthen your skills, sharpen your strategies, and broaden your perspective. This seminar brings together top practitioners and experts to unpack recent legal changes, explore the intersection of UIM and workers’ compensation, and provide practical arbitration guidance from both plaintiff and defense viewpoints. Whether you are new to this area or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll gain valuable insights you can put to work immediately.

Topics & Speakers

Nuts & Bolts of UIM/UM

• Hunt Willis, Martin & Jones, PLLC, Raleigh

New UIM Laws

• Chris Nichols, Nichols Law Firm, Raleigh

Intersection of UIM & Workers’ Comp

• Stewart Poisson, Poisson Poisson & Bower, Wilmington

Arbitration Debrief #1

• Drew Culler, Johnson Groninger PLLC, Durham

• Ann Groninger, Johnson Groninger PLLC, Charlotte

Panel – Dos and Don’ts of Arbitration

• Walter Burton, Burton Law Firm, Oak Ridge

• Kevin Elliott, Kevin Elliott Law, Charlotte

• Michael McDaniel, McDaniel Mediation, Raleigh

• Moderator: Lauren Newton, Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC, Charlotte

Arbitration Debrief #2

• Matthew Ballew, Ballew Puryear, PLLC, Raleigh