Experience

EXPERIENCE

Law Offices of Mark T. Stern, LLC.
Fairfield, CT • Admitted to Practice 2002

Law Offices of Mark T. Stern, PA
Fort Lauderdale FL • Admitted to practice 2009

❖ Owner
Private Law Practice responsible for all aspects of running a sole practitioner firm. Handling cases of various complexity including Real Estate Transactions, Condominium Declaration, General Litigation, Personal Injury, Landlord/Tenant matters, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Zoning, Business Acquisitions.

Law Offices of David H. Dworski
Fairfield, CT • November 2002 – March 2006

❖ Associate Attorney
Small firm practice focusing on Real Estate transactions, General Litigation and Criminal Defense. Responsibilities include daily operation of a small firm, over seeing three support staff. Managing court calendar, motion practice, court appearances, client interviews.

Walsh Claim Services
Madison, CT • September 1999 – May 2002

❖ Casualty Claims Adjuster
Perform thorough field investigation, secure statements from interested parties, maintain control and rapport with claimants and, or attorneys through both oral and written communication, prepare reports for clients, evaluate and negotiate injury claims to resolution. Maintain client relationships, schedule appointments, time management, track billable time and expense.

Farmers/Zurich Personal Insurance
Rocky Hill, CT • April 1994 – September 1999

❖ Senior Claims Representative/Litigation Specialist
Worked independently to investigate liability claims, evaluated injuries, defended and negotiated bodily injury and un/under insured motorist claims. Prepared litigation plans for defense counsel, assisted and supervised co-workers, and organized alternative dispute resolution initiatives. Past responsibilities included, organizing the investigation and defense of claims identified to a fraud ring. Completed special projects and report results to management. Handled first and third party commercial auto, garage keepers and personal lines auto claims. Skills and Training: Advanced Casualty Claim Evaluation, Negotiation Skills, Auto Physical Damage, and general insurance knowledge attained through work experience and C.P.C.U. Courses.

The Robert Plan of New York
Lynbrook, NY • March 1990 – April 1994

❖ First Party Property Damage Claims Examiner (4/92-4/94).
Investigated, evaluated and resolved first party property damage claims as appropriate
❖ Third Party Property Damage Customer Service Supervisor/Claims Examiner (12/91-4/92).
Supervised 15 Customer service representatives, handled complaint calls from upset claimants, reviewed decisions made by claims examiners and override where appropriate.
❖ Customer Service Representative (3/91-12/91).
Handled first and third party claim inquires regarding disposition of pending claims status.
❖ Underwriting Endorsement Processor Part Time (3/90-3/91).
Reviewed, processed and researched personal lines automobile underwriting endorsements.