Hassell-Legal PA has extensive experience defending insurers in First Party Property insurance claims. Our attorneys are especially experienced in the defense of insurance claims for hurricane, water damage, fire, theft and sinkhole loss. Hassell-Legal understands the importance of a prompt and thorough evaluation of the claim at the outset of representation.  A well-developed and thoughtfully-executed litigation plan can be difference between success and failure.  Our attorneys have trial experience and are not afraid to take the right case all the way to the jury.

Client communication is paramount at Hassell-Legal PA. We understand how important it is that the client stay informed throughout entire litigation process.

We have a working relationship with contractors, architects and engineers to allow the quick and timely assessment of first party property insurance claims. Our attorneys also have a working knowledge of Xactimate and the estimating process to better assist clients with evaluating property damage.

Hassell-Legal PA has experience litigating key issues in First Party Property cases, including but not limited to policy interpretation, application of policy exclusions,  assignment/contract law, insurer bad faith, policy conditions and duties of insureds and insurers, entitlement to and/or reasonableness of fees under 627.428, appraisal/arbitration, and determining the reasonable scope and price of a property loss.

The firm has also successfully defended insurers in premises liability cases under homeowner insurance policies. Hassell-Legal PA has represented racetracks, water parks, governmental entities, and individuals against claims that a defective condition on real property caused bodily injury, as well as claims that an assault or theft was caused by insufficient security.