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Mr. Nader is a nationally recognized practitioner with over 25 years of litigation and trial experience in insurance defense. Mr. Nader has served as counsel for domestic and international insurance carriers in complex commercial and personal lines property matters, as well as automobile, transportation, admiralty, and workers compensation claims. During his years of practice, Mr. Nader has acquired a particular expertise in litigating large claims arising from catastrophes such as Hurricanes Katrina, Ike and Wilma. Mr. Nader has appeared as counsel and litigated matters in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University, where he teaches litigation and insurance related issues. |
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Mr. Nader obtained his law degree from Loyola University School of Law. Following law school, he attended the University of Notre Dame’s National Institute for Trial Advocacy.
Mr. Nader has authored articles in the areas of his expertise for various legal publications, including the American Bar Journal, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal and as a contributing editor for Marine News Magazine. He is a member of the Louisiana and Texas State Bar Associations, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Advisory Panel for the ABA, The Council for Litigation Management (formally Council on Ethical Billing), the Admiralty, Maritime and Insurance Coverage sections of the American Bar Association, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and the Defense Research Institute. Practice Areas
Legal Pulications and Presentations:
“Recent Developments in COGSA and Shipping Contracts”
“Ethical Considerations for Property Insurance Adjusters”
“Recent Developments in Insurance Coverage Litigation”
“Ethical Considerations for Property Insurance Adjusters”
“Ethics for Insurance Adjusters and Avoiding Bad Faith”
“Ethics for Property Adjusters"
“Bad Faith Litigation and Best Practices"
“An Exception to the Divers’ Exception?"
“Raising a Red Flag?"
“Location, Location, Location"
“Diver Down!!! An Exception to the General Test for Seaman Status?"
“Ferry Owners Beware . . . and Be Clear"
“Seaman’s Failure to Disclose Prior Injuries Forfeits Right to Maintenance & Cure Benefits"
“Captains Not Able to Recover Under Jones Act"
“Vessels Negligent Until Proven Otherwise"
“Attorney’s Services are Not “Necessary” ..."
“FMC Investigates Exclusive Tug Agreements in the Lower Mississippi River and Florida" |
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