At Collins & Lacy, we are in the service business. That’s more than a tagline or a branding exercise. It’s our foundational belief. We exist to serve our clients. This clarity of purpose informs everything we do, from how we...

The defense lawyer is in the evaluation business because every case ultimately comes down to value—what it’s worth today, what it could be worth if it goes the distance, and how to position it for the best possible outcome. Clients—whether...

In the crowded world of insurance defense, differentiation isn’t easy. Many firms claim to provide aggressive representation, strategic thinking, or cost-effective solutions—but those phrases are table stakes, not true differentiators. At Collins & Lacy, our difference is our people. While...

With the sheer volume of cases most defense lawyers handle, it’s easy for many of them—almost inevitable—to become complacent. The legal profession, particularly in insurance defense, is a numbers game. Carriers assign cases, firms staff them, and lawyers work through...

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In mediation, each side comes armed with a valuation—a numerical expression of what they believe the case is worth. Each party assigns a value based on their own analysis, their own risk tolerance, and the variables they believe relate to...