Colin McCaffrey

Experience

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  Manier & Herod, a Tennessee Professional Corporation

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  Attorney

  Insurance defense practice with focus on workers' compensation, auto liability and UM/UIM claims. Deposed party, lay, and expert witnesses, drafted and argued substantive motions, and participated in final hearings before TN Supreme Court Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel and trial courts in over 60 counties across TN. Primary responsibility for preparation of firm's monthly workers' compensation newsletter to keep insurers apprised of updates in TN Workers' Compensation Law.

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  Law Office of Colin McCaffrey

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2022

  Managing Attorney, Law Office of Colin McCaffrey

  Law Office of Colin McCaffrey is the House Counsel office for State Auto Insurance Company in TN. Office known as Law Office of Michele Fassbender until promotion to Managing Attorney in 2016. Defended State Auto and its insureds in complex auto liability, insurance coverage, UM/UIM, construction defect, fire/water loss, workers’ compensation, defamation, subrogation, TN Consumer Protection Act, bond, and premises liability defense from claim inception through jury trial and appeals. Supervised high performing office staff of 3, including experienced Senior Staff Attorney. Tried multiple cases to successful jury verdict, including July 2020 victory in one of the first civil jury cases tried to verdict in TN since onset of COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

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  Intrepid Direct Insurance

  May 2023 - now

  Responsibility for handling select complex large loss files and strategically counseling insurer on high priority claims across the United States. Areas of expertise include general litigation, premises liability, auto liability, construction, insurance coverage, and fire/water loss. Reporting to work every day ready to rock with a whiz bang mind, focused on bringing the hammer, daring greatly, and walking in the client's shoes.

  • Complex Claims Director

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Claims Manager | Attorney

    May 2023 - Aug 2024