Ringler Radio - Structured Settlements and Legal Topics

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...

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 a...

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/ ....

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...

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...

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....

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 toget...

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.

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 t...

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.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 Inc...

What would you do if a workplace injury left you with the difficult decision between either amputating both your hands and feet, or death? In this episode we hear a firsthand account of a nurse, Karen, who contracted a bacterial infection at work. At the end of her ordeal she was left as a quad amputee. During this incredible interview, Karen tells us about her injuries, but she also shares with u...

Settling cases doesn’t only extend to the injured parties. The attorneys who work to settle the cases are also burdened with financial concerns and responsibilities to their employees and to their firms. One way to manage the responsibility is for a lawyer to defer their attorney fees so that their money can work for them now and into the future. To talk about attorney fee deferral options, we wel...

Building on our conversation from a previous episode, we welcome Mediator Rachel Ehrlich to the podcast to take a deeper dive into the psychology behind mediations and ways to set goals and intentions that create a meaningful outcome. If you're in need of a mediator and would like to contact Rachel Ehrlich, you can send an inquiry email to rachel@ehrlichadr.com. If you need help with settleme...

When it comes to Medicare Set Asides the goal is to ensure that the interests of Medicare are appropriately considered. When denials occur, it's difficult to understand how the decision was made and what to do about it. In this episode, we welcome our partners at Ametros to discuss their recent white paper which addresses the reality of Medicare denials. Our conversation is informed by Ametro...

Mediations are a crucial step in the settlement process and a successful mediation can often provide a "win" for everyone involved. In this episode, we welcome Ron Bankston, a veteran mediator with over 20 years of mediation experience, and Bob Caples, a settlement consultant with Ringler who, over the course of his 25-year career has used his objective and holistic approach to settlemen...

In this episode we talk with Eric Vaughn, Executive Director and lobbyist for the National Structured Settlement Trade Association about trends in the industry and what to watch for in the upcoming year. If you'd like to learn more about the work that Mr. Vaughn and the National Structured Settlement Trade Association are doing, or if you'd like to get involved, visit www.nssta.com.

In this episode we take some time to chat with Jarrod Zea and Alexa Zen, two up-and-coming Settlement Consultants about the future of the industry as informed by the past.   If you'd like to learn more about the work that Ms. Zen and Mr. Zea do, you can find their bio page and contact them directly at www.ringlerassociates.com.

Continuing our Medicare conversation with Greg Bashaw, President of CP Resolutions, we discuss the anticipated changes to Medicare rules set to be announced this month, and take a deeper look at how those changes might effect the settlement process. CP Resolutions is a leader in lien resolution services including Medicare Parts A&B, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicaid. As claims experts, th...

As one of the most common tools in settlement planning, Medicare is often misunderstood. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we take a look at how Medicare came to be and how it can impact a settlement plan. Ringler Radio welcomes Greg Bashaw, President of CP Resolutions, a company that focuses specifically on CMS and how to navigate its nuances and intricacies appropriately. To learn more about the...