Daniel Costello, Attorney, Daniel P. Costello & Associates, LLC, will be a professor at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Litigation Management Institute (LMI) speaking on the topic, “Coverage Perspectives.” Hosted at Columbia Law School in New York City, LMI is the first certification program specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business of litigation management. The program is designed to bridge the gap between legal theory and litigation strategy, and the business aspects of litigation management.
Daniel Costello, Founder of Daniel P. Costello & Associates, LLC, has years of experience concentrating in complex litigation, construction litigation, litigation management, and insurance coverage. He has successfully handled over 150 major jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations. He has an undefeated trial record, working on significant multi-million dollar cases. Mr. Costello has had handled some of the largest construction and products liability case in the state of Illinois. Additionally, he has litigated and managed cases across the country including Washington, Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois. Additionally, he has substantial corporate business experience. In his time working for a Fortune 500 insurance company he became the youngest VP of Claims Litigation in the history of the 90 year old company rising to the position in only five and half years. In his time working as the head of all staff counsel operations, and directing all litigation management programs the company experienced a significant turn around. During this time the company implemented a full range of cost and litigation management tools including the use of active metrics, counsel scorecards, continuous process improvements, and systematic audits.
Mr. Costello graduated from Lewis University as an “Honors Scholar” graduating with High Honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/History. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with a Juris Doctor and a certificate in Energy and Environmental Law. He also received an post bachelor's Certificate in Leadership from Xavier University.About the CLMThe Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) promotes and furthers the highest standards of claims and litigation management and brings together the thought leaders in both industries. CLM’s Members and Fellows include risk and litigation managers, insurance and claims professionals, corporate counsel, outside counsel and third party vendors. The CLM sponsors educational programs, provides resources and fosters communication among all in the industry.
To learn more about the CLM, please visit http://www.theclm.org. Contact:
Susan Wisbey-Smith, Communications Manager, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
847-317-9103
