Ringler Radio - Structured Settlements and Legal Topics

Behind every successful injury case is a team working tirelessly to move it from uncertainty to resolution — and at the heart of that team are paralegals. While billboards may highlight attorneys and outcomes, this episode pulls back the curtain to spotlight the professionals who help guide cases every step of the way. In a special format, host Matt Ross turns the mic over to Ringler structured se...

Workers’ compensation settlements come with no shortage of complexity, and when Medicare Secondary Payer compliance enters the picture, the process can become even more challenging. In this episode, Ringler host Matt Ross sits down with Daniel Hayes , principal of Hayes Firm PLLC, and Madison Hammel , Ringler structured settlement consultant in North Carolina, to unpack the legal, financial, and p...

Navigating a legal settlement is rarely straightforward. With high stakes, emotional strain, and life-altering outcomes on the line, the process can quickly become contentious and overwhelming. In this episode, we explore the critical role that education and advocacy play in helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence. Host Matt Ross is joined by Lindsay Schoenecke and Alexa Zen of Ri...

In an industry built on processes, procedures, and predictable timelines, it’s easy to forget that every claim represents a person whose life has been fundamentally changed. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to humanize the settlement process — and why empathy remains one of the most powerful tools professionals can bring to the table. Host Matt Ross is joined by attorney Timothy Fon...

In this episode, host Matt Ross talks with Brittany Gillingham, CEO of McKellar Structured Settlements in Canada, about the differences in Canadian structured settlements and about the Ringler/McKellar partnership that helps injured parties when traveling abroad. If you or your client has been injured in Canada, involving Ringler and McKellar is a good way to make sure that any cross-border consid...

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Sandberg from Legend Financial to explore how financial planning plays a critical role in workers’ compensation settlements. Winning a fair settlement is only half the battle—ensuring those funds last and protect eligibility for benefits is the next step. We discuss the risks of lump-sum payouts, the importance of integrating structures and trusts, and the p...

Managing money and protecting benefits on a daily basis can be a challenge for many settlement recipients. In this episode, we take a closer look at how a settlement trust can provide a simple, comprehensive solution. Our guest, Christi Fried—President and Owner of Continental Trust and one of Ringler’s trusted partners—shares her expertise on where a trust fits alongside a structured settlement,...

Ringler Settlement Consultant, Ali Mendiola, talks about strategies she uses when working with Spanish-speaking clients. From cultural considerations to translation services, her approach is rooted in building relationships and trust in order to create settlement solutions that work. To learn more about the work that Ringler does with its clients, visit us at www.ringlerassociates.com To work with...

When life changes in an instant, getting through that moment is difficult, confusing, scary, and sometimes very dark. In this episode of Ringler Radio, our guest, Paralympian, Steve Emt, discusses the dark days after his life-altering tragedy and how he was able to go on living to become a world-class paralympian and motivational speaker. His inspirational story is a lesson in how life doesn'...

In this episode, Matt Ross is joined by Ringler Settlement Consultant Don Engels and his client, Attorney Alex Loftus , of the firm of Loftus and Eisenberg in Chicago to discuss uses for structured settlements in non-injury cases. 

This episode is a light-hearted look at 3 Ringler Settlement Consultants -- Erin Eddy, Bob Caples, and Chris Chan -- and how they approach their practice, their cases, and their careers. 

Relationships are the corner stone of any good business and structured settlement consultants are no different. In this episode, we chat with Ringler Settlement Consultant, Mark Vogel, who has built his career in making great relationships and converting clients into trusted friends. 

Ringler Radio goes live from the Ringler Annual Meeting to hear what motivates the Ringler people to do the work they do.

As Ringler prepares to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, this episode of Ringler Radio focuses on both the past and the future. In this episode, the Ringler Executive Team -- Gerardo Monroy, Chief Executive Officer; Joe Loseman, Chief Operating Officer, Nicol Vargas, Chief Financial Officer; and Butch Knowlton, Chief Information Officer -- join Matt Ross, Ringler Radio host and Ringler's Chief...

Ringler Radio welcomes Eric Vaughn, Director of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), to give a recap of the work NSSTA did in 2024 and a peak into what's coming for 2025. For more information about NSSTA, visit www.nssta.com.

Join host, Matt Ross, and Ringler Settlement Consultant, John Muir, as they interview attorney Jim LeFante to learn more about how attorneys view structured settlements and how they're best used. Jim LeFante is the owner and founder of LeFante Law Offices in Peoria, Illinois. HIs practice concentrates on personal injury law. To learn more about LeFante Law Offices, visit www.lefantelaw.com ....

In this live episode from the CLM Claims College, we talk with 3 claims professionals about their work. 

In this episode, our guest, Nolan Robinson, a Structured Settlement Consultant and the Past President of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), explains the work that he has done both within the Oregon legal system and with NSSTA on Factoring practices. He shares stories and advice for anyone confronting the decision to factor their settlement or anyone who might have a cli...

In this episode, our guest, Brian Farrell, a Ringler Settlement Consultant and Chairman of the Ringler Board of Directors, explains the complexities of creating a settlement solution that addresses the clients wants as well as their needs. He provides examples of pitfalls to avoid and good decision-making techniques to use. To learn more about the Brian Farrell and the services that both he and th...

Our guest, Ryan Jandreau, Vice President of Product and Relationship Management at Prudential discusses Prudential's new product: Income Advantage. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the product and uncover how it works, the value it brings to settlement plans, who benefits from using it. Prudential is a long-time supporter of Ringler and structured settlements. For more information on...

In this episode, our guest, Leif Lundberg from JurisPrudent Deferral Solutions, explains his company's unique solutions for attorney fee deferrals, how they can be used creatively, and recent success stories. To learn more about the JurisPrudent and the services they offer, visit www.jpdsllc.com. To see if this type of solution is right for you, contact your Ringler consultant at www.ringlera...

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...

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 ww...