From bartender to high school English teacher to senior claims counsel, Warren Savage’s winding career path brings valuable skills to his role at Lawyers Mutual. He sits down with host Amber Nimocks for a conversation about supporting small and solo practitioners, including lots of NCAJ members. Drawing from his insurance defense background, Warren offers a unique perspective on bridging divides between opposing counsel. He and colleagues from Lawyers Mutual will share insights during NCAJ’s Sidebar Social events at cities around the state this spring and summer. Click here to learn more. 

🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️

Name: Warren Savage 

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💡 Episode Highlights 💡

[02:27 ] JV Coach to Claims Counsel: Warren jokes about his path from high school English teacher to legal claims counsel, saying he "didn't know what I wanted to be until I was 40."

[04:35 ] Back Behind the Bar: Warren and his wife recently purchased House Creek Beverage Company, bringing his career full circle from his bartending days.

[05:30 ] Teaching Skills Transfer: His background in teaching prepared Warren perfectly for his current role delivering CLEs to attorneys across the state.

[07:49 ] Sidebar Socials: Warren enjoys participating in these events because they give him the opportunity to meet NCAJ members in-person and not in a crisis situation.

[08:57 ] Solo Support Network: NCAJ members often come from small or solo firms without built-in mentorship, making Lawyers Mutual's support especially valuable.

[11:02 ] Insurance Defense Beginnings: Despite initially declaring he'd never become an insurance defense lawyer, Warren's first position proved invaluable to his current work.

[13:29 ] Bridge Builder: Having worked with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, Warren often serves as a peacemaker between opposing counsel.

[16:22 ] Persistent Pitfalls: Despite technological advances, the most common issues remain timeless: statute of limitations problems and managing difficult clients.

[19:50 ] Proactive Networking: Warren highlights the importance of young attorneys reaching out proactively for mentorship, citing Lex-Jordan Ibegbu as an exemplary model.

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