Ringler Radio - Structured Settlements and Legal Topics

Our guest, Johnny Meyer from Ametros, breaks down how Ametros helps injured workers manage  future medical funds, save money, and live worry-free. Ametros was founded with the vision of making healthcare easy for injured individuals and anyone that is paying for their medical needs out-of-pocket.Their mission is to help those individuals save money on their ongoing medical expenses, and to help them save time from dealing with the hassle of the complex healthcare system. Ametros' products provide discounts and support, simplifying the process with all the key players in healthcare, including patients, insurers, employers, attorneys, medical providers and Medicare.For more information on Ametros and its services, visit www.ametros.com

Our guest, Morgan Christiansen, VP of Distribution for the Pinnacle Group. He discusses the various insurance solutions that should be considered when settling a case.

In this episode, our guest, Greg Bashaw, from CP Resolutions breaks down the ins and outs of Future Medical Cost Projections and discusses why they should be considered for every claim.If you'd like to learn more about Greg Bashaw and the work that CP Resolutions does, please visit their website at www.cpresolutions.com

On October 11, 2023, Medicare announced updates to the Medicare Civil Money Penalties which sent everyone into a state of shock. Our guest, Greg Bashaw, from CP Resolutions breaks down what occurred and helps us make sense of what the penalties are and what effect they'll have going forward.If you'd like to learn more about Greg Bashaw or CP Resolutions, please visit their website at www.cpresolutions.com. 

Host, Matt Ross, gives a preview of what to expect from Ringler and from the structured settlement industry in 2024.

Ringler Radio welcomes back Ringler Vice Chairman, Peter Jachym, to shed light on how the industry faired in 2023 and what we might have to look forward to in 2024.

In this throwback episode, our hosts interview Jason Schechterle, who used a structured settlement after his case against Ford Motor Company to create a new life for himself and his family. After suffering extreme burns to over 40% of his body, his structured settlement gave him the freedom to focus on his recovery knowing that his financial future was safe for himself and his loved ones.To learn more about Jason's story, to purchase a copy of his book Burning Shield, or to book him as a speaker, please visit his website at www.burningshield.com.

With the workforce in turmoil over the past few years, there are organizations that are gaining strength by supporting career building, networking, and collaboration. In the insurance industry, RISE Professionals is one of those organizations that's making some big waves. In this episode, we talk with Amy Cooper, founder of RISE, and Jarrod Zea, a member of the RISE Strategic Planning Board and a structured settlement consultant with Ringler, about how RISE is addressing the talent gap in the industry and what its plans are for the upcoming year.

Ringler Consultant, Jeffrey Klugerman, tells stories of past settlement outcomes -- the good and the unfortunate -- to illustrate the benefits of engaging a settlement consultant and learning about all the settlement options available.To learn more about Jeffrey Klugerman and the services he provides, or to contact him directly, go to https://ringlerassociates.com/consultants/jeffrey-klugerman/. To find a Ringler Settlement Consultant in your area, go to www.ringlerassociates.com.

When a general advice legal memorandum, also known as a GLAM, was issued in December addressing attorney fee structures, the industry took a collective gasp. It took some deep research to unravel the meaning of the GLAM, but our conversation with legal tax expert, Matt Meltzer from the law firm of Flaster Greenberg, helps sort it all out. 

Join Matt Ross as he talks with Ringler Settlement Consultant, Chris Chan, and attorney, Brit Karp from the law firm of  Alexander, Morrison & Fehr about using structured settlements in employment disputes.Learn more about Brit Karp here: https://amfllp.com/about/britt-karp/Learn more about Chris Chan here: https://ringlerassociates.com/consultants/christopher-chan/About Ringler: Ringler is the largest settlement planning company in the United States with over 250 professionals in more than 70 offices nationwide since it was established in 1975. Ringler's team of expert and objective consultants has earned the trust of all parties involved in the settlement process. Ringler consultants take an individualized, customer-focused approach to each case, backed by the strength and resources of a national brand, to collaborate with injured people, attorneys and insurance professionals. We provide the most effective and fair settlement solutions in the industry and our dedication to being the most innovative and acknowledged leader in the profession continues to be our top priority.    

With concerns about inflation mounting, the Growth Structured Settlement offered by Assura Trust offer a complement to the basic structured settlement annuities that the industry has grown to trust. On today's episode, we welcome Susan Bowersox, Vice President of Business Development for Assura Trust, and a long-time structured settlement insider. She walks us through what Assura Trust has to offer and how the GSS, Growth Structured Settlement, works.

Ringler Radio host, Matt Ross, visits with lobbyist Towner French on legislation  being discussed on Capitol Hill that could effect the settlement industry.Towner French is a lobbyist with the law firm of Cozen O'Conner where he advises clients on a broad spectrum of legislative issues. His extensive knowledge of the legislative process helps him to further legislative strategies and goals. As part of that mission, he was integral in helping to pass the ABLE Act, a bill promoting self-reliance and personal growth of persons with disabilities by authorizing new, dynamic ways for their families to save for their future. His perspectives on current legislative issues can help understand the settlement industry and provide a road map for the future.

Ringler Settlement Consultant, John Muir, talks with our host, Matt Ross, about settling cases on the defense side. He goes in-depth to unveil the detailed work that a claims adjuster does and the responsibility they shoulder when settling a claim. This episode is a fascinating look behind the curtain to reveal the stresses and the amount of work that is done in order for a claim to settle well.

Ringler Radio welcomes attorney and structured settlement recipient, Dylan Clewis, to discuss his perspectives on the settlement process from  the perspective of an injured person who received a structured settlement himself, a former plaintiff attorney representing injured parties, and a current defense attorney representing the other side. Mr. Clewis helps pull all the different viewpoints together for a singular look at the settlement process, what can be improved, and what he does in his own practice.Dylan Clewis sustained a catastrophic neck injury during his sophomore year at college as a result of a fall and became wheelchair-bound. Undaunted, he returned to school the same year to continue his studies and soon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He then attended South Texas College of Law to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an attorney.After law school, Mr. Clewis joined a small firm where he gained experience in all phases of civil litigation across multiple practice areas, including premises liability, personal injury, business formations, contract drafting, and alternative dispute resolution. Since joining Crim & Villalpando, PC, Dylan has focused on courtroom advocacy and personal injury. He is devoted to client centered legal practice and helps clients play a central role in the outcome of their cases.

With all that has happened in the financial markets in 2022 we invited Ringler's interim CEO Peter Jachym to share his thoughts around the macro-economic trends from 2022 expanding into 2023 and what that means to the various parties involved in a settlement.

What do you think of when you hear the phrase: Injured Worker Advocacy? In this episode, we sit down with George Townsend, President of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group, and Partner at the law firm of Hammond Townsend in Virginia, as he shares his experience about what worker advocacy looks like and how both sides can work together to drive better results for each party.

In part II of our episode on Trends in Law Firms, we continue our conversation with attorney William Colarulo of Grungo Colarulo, and settlement consultant Simon Rossetter from Ringler. In this episode we discuss hiring trends, generational differences, and the evolution of law firm marketing strategy.To learn more about William Colarulo and his practice, visit his website at www.gcinjurylaw.comTo consult with Simon Rossetter on settlement solutions, email him at SRossetter@ringler associates.com.To learn more about the products and services that Ringler offers, visit us at www.ringlerassociates.com.

As with all industries, law firms need to stay abreast of trends in the industry to both market themselves and to continue to be relevant in the minds of their clients. To learn more about this, we invited attorney William Colarulo of the law office of Grungo Colarulo, and Ringler settlement consultant, Simon Rossetter to discuss the emerging trends in law firms and why they're so important to the future. The conversation was so extensive, that we divided the episode into 2 parts. This first episode centers the discussion on the growing need to address client experience and how culture in a firm is the driving force behind it.To learn more about William Colarulo and his practice, visit his website at www.gcinjurylaw.comTo consult with Simon Rossetter on settlement solutions, email him at SRossetter@ringler associates.com.To learn more about the products and services that Ringler offers, visit us at www.ringlerassociates.com.

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into Structured Installment Sales, what they are, and how best to use them.Our guest, Philippe Petit, Sales Director for Structured Settlements at MetLife, is responsible for managing and growing MetLife’s relationships with structured settlement brokers and has spent his entire professional career at MetLife, holding positions in MetLife’s Institutional Income Annuities business as a client relations account executive as well as MetLife’s Structured Settlements business as a senior sales consultant and as a new business consultant.If you'd like to learn more about Structured Installment Sales, you can visit MetLife's website at www.metlife.com/structured settlements, click HERE, or call MetLife directly at 1-800-638-0051 ext. 2. Or, for a more personalized approach, contact your local Ringler Consultant at www.ringlerassociates.com.