Margaret Bentley

Civil litigation attorney with over 16 years of experience in insurance defense cases involving large multi-party actions with multi-million dollar exposure for both the insurance carriers and corporate clients. Broad-based experience in automobile accident, personal injury cases, construction negligence, premises liability, workers’ compensation claims, property damage, breach of contract, insurance subrogation, medical malpractice, consumer fraud, mass torts, employer’s liability, probate actions, and coverage disputes. Relevant skills include: Well-developed negotiation and persuasion skills. Exceptional communicator with the ability to speak and write with clarity and brevity, thoughtful listener, and skillful questioner. Cultivator and builder of strong personal and professional relationships and trusted advisor to clients with the ability to empathize with, relate to, and manage people. Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and known to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.