[COLUMBIA, S.C. May 16, 2012] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce its representation within the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) is growing in size and legal diversity.
Scott Wallinger and Christian Stegmaier are the latest Collins & Lacy attorneys selected as CLM members. The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of insurance companies, corporations, Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Risk Managers, claims professionals and attorneys. Selected attorneys and law firms are extended membership by invitation only based on nominations from CLM Fellows.
Wallinger and Stegmaier join Collins & Lacy attorneys Ellen Adams and Pete Dworjanyn as South Carolina members of the international organization. All four attorneys are chairs of their respective practice areas at Collins & Lacy and bring that diversity of experience to their involvement with CLM.
Managing Partner Ellen Adams is the chair of Collins & Lacy’s workers’ compensation practice. Pete Dworjanyn is chair of the insurance/bad faith practice. Scott Wallinger is co-chair of the transportation practice, and Christian Stegmaier is chair of the retail/hospitality/entertainment practice.
“The growth of Collins & Lacy’s membership in this exceptional organization is exciting for both our firm and the state,” said managing partner Ellen Adams. “As members of the South Carolina legal community, we can represent the Palmetto State as we work with CLM in its mission of advancing the highest standards of litigation management in pursuit of client defense.”