Kira Ann Schlesinger

Kira Ann Schlesinger

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  • Arizona, California
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Schlesinger Conrad handles cases in Arizona and California. The Firm has won large settlements in a wide variety of business litigation matters. Even if your case is against a large corporation and is a document intensive case, Schlesinger Conrad has the resources to handle it. Contact us Schlesinger Conrad to see how we can work with you to find a solution for your business dispute.

Practice Areas
    Intellectual Property
    Securities Law
    Insurance Defense
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Additional Practice Areas
  • Business Litigation
  • Insurance Bad Faith
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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California
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Managing Member
Schlesinger Conrad, PLLC
- Current
Senior Associate
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD &SMITH LLP,
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Day-to-day responsibility for litigation involving premises liability in both residential and commercial settings, professional liability including failure to disclose, indemnification and breach of contract. Also involved with coverage, bad faith and punitive damages actions related to first-party personal and commercial lines. Instrumental in settling litigation arising from a high-profile cases. Sole responsibility for negotiations and settlement conferences. Managed complex matters utilizing sophisticated technology to facilitate litigation. Mediation and trial experience.
Associate
BARGER &WOLEN, LLP
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Responsibilities consisted of case handling for state and federal disability insurance litigation, including fraud, bad faith, breach of contract, punitive damages, unfair business practices, ERISA and RICO. Analyzed coverage issues. Developed discovery plans, propounded and responded to discovery, reviewed medical records and conducted depositions of medical experts, parties and percipient witnesses. Extensive law and motion practice included summary judgment motions. Assisted with trial preparation, negotiated settlements, drafted post-trial submissions including appellate briefs.
Education
Univ of Michigan
Undergraduate Degree
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UCLA School of Law
Law Degree
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Awards
Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Honors
Phi Kappa Phi
Honors
Golden Key National Honor Society
Honors
James B. Angell Scholar
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 205357
Member
Current
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Arizona State Bar
Member
Current
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Arizona Women's Lawyer Association
Current
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Maricopa County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Mediating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim while Avoiding Claims of Ongoing Bad Faith
Federation of Defense Corporate Counsel
Disability Cases: The Requirement for Regular and Appropriate Care
Defense Research Institute
Websites & Blogs
Website
Schlesinger Conrad's Website
Contact & Map
Schlesinger Conrd, pllc
3936 E Desert Cove Ave
1st Fl.
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Telephone: (602) 812-3661
Fax: (480) 522-3674
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