Novara Tesija Catenacci McDonald & Baas PLLC

We had a great summer together at Novara Law! We love bringing lawyers and staff together at team events throughout the year. This summer included two “Beat the Heat” events and a 4th of July Bingo Night, where we enjoyed summertime food from local vendors and raffled off great prizes to our hardworking employees!

Here at PLRB Regional Conference. If you’re here come say hello and attend our presentation on the use of technology in handling and defending claims August 28th at 1:00 Eric Wagman Julius Roberts Jr., P.E. Novara Tesija Catenacci McDonald & Baas PLLC

Meet Kaitlyn Cramer, of Novara Tesija Catenacci McDonald & Baas PLLC one of our speakers for the upcoming 2024 Winter Meeting. She will be discussing the current state of bad-faith law in Michigan, how it affects insurers, how it affects defense counsel hired to represent an insured, and how changes to the law could affect insurers and defense counsel as part of the Insurance Defense Panel. Listen to her, as well as other speakers, November 1st, at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel. Use the link below to register: https://lnkd.in/ebNaN4w9 #mdtc

Heading to Nashville this week for the #IASIU Annual Conference? Make sure to say hello to our Partners Nadine Hammoud, Janetta A. Ksar, Frederick V. Livingston, and Marc McDonald, and attend our team's presentation on Wednesday, August 28, on "Runners, Cappers, and Exposing Fraud Schemes." https://lnkd.in/gC6rnXQj #insurancedefense

Senior Partner Paul Catenacci authored an article on "Returning Retirees: Considerations for Health Plan Fiduciaries" in the May/June 2024 issue of Benefits Magazine, published by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). Read the full article>> https://lnkd.in/gj8Kn_-J

Congratulations to Partner Ahmed Hassouna on his appointment by Michigan Governor Whitmer to the Michigan Board of Chiropractic! https://lnkd.in/gRhAA4ii

Congratulations to Senior Partner Marc McDonald and Senior Associate Garrett Guibord on their recent No-Cause verdict on an $8.5 Million demand. This is McDonald's 18th straight successful jury verdict over the past eight years. https://lnkd.in/ggRvQB2P #insurancedefense

Partners Frederick V. Livingston, Bob Abramson, and Marc McDonald (in photo L-R) recently spoke on "Exposing and Defending Fraudulent Schemes When Facing a Nuclear Verdict" at the Michigan Adjusters Association Seminar in Frankenmuth, Michigan. #insurancedefense

Had the pleasure of interviewing Treasurer Christopher Chesney of Novara Tesija Catenacci McDonald & Baas PLLC where he shared the significant impact being in the Litigation Section has had on his legal career. ⚖️

As the persistence of cyber threats grows, organizations and their employee benefit plans are attractive targets. Novara Law Senior Partner Paul Catenacci discusses proactive measures that plan sponsors and trustees can implement to support an effective cybersecurity program in his article on "Evaluating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities" for IFEBP's Plans & Trusts magazine. https://lnkd.in/gJ2mf3sh