For decades, Garan has represented insurers and self-insured entities in high-exposure litigation throughout Michigan and Indiana. Building on that experience, our insurance mediation practice provides strategic, results-oriented dispute resolution services tailored specifically to the needs of the insurance industry.
As experienced insurance defense trial attorneys, we understand how carriers evaluate risk, manage reserves, and approach settlement authority. Our mediation services are designed to resolve complex insurance disputes efficiently while protecting defensibility and controlling litigation costs.
Whether the dispute involves bodily injury, catastrophic loss, coverage issues, or multi-party litigation, we approach mediation with preparation, credibility, and a clear understanding of how insurance claims are evaluated and resolved.
Our insurance mediation services are tailored to insurance carriers, third-party administrators (TPAs), excess insurers, and self-insured corporations handling complex and high-exposure claims in Michigan and Indiana. We assist with:
Our approach combines litigation insight with practical negotiation strategy, helping parties realistically evaluate exposure and pursue resolution before additional costs accrue.
Some of our mediators also have plaintiff-side experience, which gives us added insight into how plaintiffs evaluate risk and decision-making. We understand how to identify different plaintiff motivations: those seeking primarily financial resolution, those who want their day in court, and those who are reluctant or fearful of trial. This perspective helps us tailor negotiation strategy, move reluctant parties toward realistic outcomes, and reinforce that mediation is often the only point in the process where plaintiffs retain meaningful control over resolution.
We bring extensive experience in:
This background allows us to conduct mediation with credibility and authority, particularly in high-stakes disputes where trial exposure, policy interpretation, or allocation issues are central.
Industry Insight
Our experience representing insurers gives us a deep understanding of claims evaluation, reserve management, documentation requirements, and defensibility considerations. We speak the language of claims professionals and structure mediation accordingly.
Trial-Tested Credibility
With extensive courtroom, trial, and appellate experience in both Michigan and Indiana, we provide candid, data-informed risk assessments grounded in real-world jury exposure and appellate trends. This trial background enhances credibility during high-exposure mediations.
Strategic, Cost-Conscious Resolution
Insurance mediation is not simply about compromise. It is about achieving the most favorable and defensible outcome given the case’s risk profile. We focus on efficient resolution strategies that reduce litigation expense while protecting long-term claims management interests.
Structured, Outcome-Oriented Process
Our facilitated mediation process emphasizes preparation, authority alignment, realistic evaluation, and disciplined negotiation. We guide parties through a professional and organized framework designed to maximize the likelihood of resolution.
We frequently handle mediation involving:
Our experience in high-exposure insurance litigation allows us to identify risk inflection points and help parties move toward meaningful resolution.
Garan provides insurance mediation services throughout Michigan and Indiana, including matters in state and federal courts.
Our familiarity with regional jury verdict trends, judicial expectations, and litigation culture in both states enhances our ability to assist carriers in evaluating settlement posture and exposure realistically.