Cray•Huber Activities

Michael D. Huber will be attending the TIDA (Trucking Industry Defense Association) Annual Meeting on October 11-14, 2011 in Las Vegas.

Adam C. Carter attended the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel's Annual Meeting on June 24, 2011, where he was installed as the co-chair of the IDC's Civil Practice Committee. The Civil Practice Committee of the IDC focuses on drafting and modifying legislation in Illinois, including Supreme Court Rules, and also determining if the IDC should weigh in on civil practice issues pending before the appellate courts and the Illinois Supreme Court.

Adam C. Carter attended the 45th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium at the SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, TX on March 31 and April 1, 2011.

Adam C. Carter attended the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel's 2011 Spring Symposium on April 14, 2011.  

On May 12, 2011, Daniel K. Cray and Scott D. Pfeiffer gave a presentation entitled "Popcorn Lung Litigation: Past, Present and Future" at the Emerging and Environmental Claims Managers Association conference in Captiva Island, Florida.

On March 31 and April 1, 2011, Adam Carter attended the Forty-Fifth Annual SMU Air Law Symposium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

On April 14, 2011, Adam Carter attended the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel's 2011 Spring Symposium. The kenynote speaker was the Hon. Mary Jane Theis of the Illinois Supreme Court, and one primary topic addressed was whether Cook County, Illinois is truly a difficult venue for corporate defendants.

Cray Huber Partners Daniel K. Cray, Michael D. Huber, James K. Horstman, Stephen W. Heil and Rodney E. VanAusdal have been selected as 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine and the publishers of Chicago Magazine.

Stephen W. Heil gave a presentation to Athletico entitled, “Legal Issues in Outpatient Rehabilitation,” in Oakbrook, Illinois on October 30, 2010.

On October 19, 2010, Scott D. Pfeiffer was a panelist at The Chicago Bar Association's "Mastering Section 2-615 Motions to Dismiss" seminar.

Michael D. Huber gave a presentation to Podiatry residents and attending physicians at St. Joseph's Hospital entitled, "To Practice or Malpractice? That is the Question" on October 6, 2010.

On September 29, 2010, Daniel K. Cray made a presentation to ProAssurance at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, Illinois entitled, “Playing Nice in the Sandbox.”

On September 16, 2010, Daniel K. Cray and Scott D. Pfeiffer made a presentation to Resolute Mid-Atlantic in Philadelphia, PA on the topic of Diacetyl Litigation.

Congratulations to Daniel K. Cray, who has been elected as Director and will serve a three-year term on the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Board. The IADC is an invitation-only professional association for corporate and insurance defense lawyers around the world. To learn more about Mr. Cray and his qualifications, please click here.

Cray Huber Partners Daniel K. Cray , Michael D. Huber , James K. Horstman, Stephen W. Heil  and Rodney E. VanAusdal have been selected as 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine and the publishers of Chicago Magazine.

Cray Huber is listed in A.M. Best Company’s 2010 Edition Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, which is limited to individuals and firms recommended by representatives of insurance companies, insurance pools or self-insurers and meeting the standards of the A.M. Best Company as to reputation, character and experience.

Cray Huber is listed in A.M. Best Company’s 2009 Edition Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, which is limited to individuals and firms recommended by representatives of insurance companies, insurance pools or self-insurers and meeting the standards of the A.M. Best Company as to reputation, character and experience.

Congratulations to David J. Farina, who has been named Partner at Cray Huber. Mr. Farina focuses his practice on commercial contract litigation, as well as products liability, commercial transportation liability, and medical and professional malpractice litigation. To learn more about Mr. Farina and his qualifications, please click here.

Cray Huber Partners Daniel K. Cray, Michael D. Huber, James K. Horstman, Stephen W. Heil and Rodney E. VanAusdal have been selected as 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine and the publishers of Chicago Magazine.

Founding Member Daniel K. Cray presented at the June 5, 2008 and September 4, 2008 ProAssurance Seminar entitled “From the Exam Room to the Courtroom—Loss Prevention for Today’s Physician.” Mr. Cray’s presentation was on a variety of topics affecting physicians and other healthcare entities, including Electronic Medical Records, E-Discovery Issues, Delegation Responsibilities and CMS “Never Events.”

Cray Huber is listed in A.M. Best Company’s 2008 Edition Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, which is limited to individuals and firms recommended by representatives of insurance companies, insurance pools or self-insurers and meeting the standards of the A.M. Best Company as to reputation, character and experience.

Daniel K. Cray, James K. Horstman, Michael D. Huber, Stephen W. Heil and Rodney E. VanAusdal were recognized by their peers as “Top Lawyers” in 2008 by the Leading Lawyers Network in the areas of commercial litigation, products liability, insurance coverage, appellate practice and professional malpractice.

Cray Huber has been recognized for high professional legal standards and ethics in “The 2007 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers – 91st Edition.” The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register is limited to only the most distinguished law practices; those that have achieved the AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. The “A” signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the “V” denotes “very high” adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

Daniel K. Cray was honored by the IDC board of directors at the organization's 2007 annual meeting in Chicago. Click here for the complete article quoting Mr. Cray. Please visit www.iadtc.org for more information on the IDC.

Congratulations to David E. Kravitz, who has been named Partner at Cray Huber. Mr. Kravitz focuses his practice on commercial litigation, as well as products liability, construction, and premises liability. To learn more about Mr. Kravitz and his qualifications, please click here.

Daniel K. Cray and his wife, Josette, were the 2006 General Convention Chairs of the International Association of Defense Counsel. The Crays were in charge of the IADC Midyear Meeting in La Quinta, Ca., February 9-16, 2006, and will also lead the IADC Annual Meeting in Rome, Italy, July 13-20, 2006. Information regarding the meetings can be obtained by contacting Dan Cray, dkc@crayhuber.com.

Cray Huber is offering in-house seminars on a variety of hot topics in 2009, including business interruption damages, electronic evidence, mediation preparation and skills, coverage overviews and business disputes and fiduciary duty claims. Contact us to schedule a seminar or for further information.

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