

Experts & Consultants For Any Insurance Dispute
Zalma Insurance Consultants (ZIC) brings Barry Zalma's more than 43 years of practical claims experience and the experience of insurance experts across the U.S., to your insurance problem or lawsuit ZIC will help you resolve every insurance problem faced by you or your clients. The experience and skill of ZIC consultants and expert witnesses can make the difference before a jury or other trier of fact. ZIC will consult with you and your counsel.
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Barry Zalma is an internationally recognized insurance coverage lawyer who has served the business of insurance since 1967. He practices as Barry Zalma, Inc., a sole practice law firm. The law firm was designed to take advantage of Barry Zalma's more than 42 years of insurance experience. Mr. Zalma emphasizes first party property and casualty insurance, third party liability insurance, insurance coverage disputes, claims handling, and the investigation of suspected insurance fraud.
Mr. Zalma is available to provide legal advice and counsel to insurers and those who are in the business of insurance. He is also available -- if there is no conflict of interest -- to provide legal advice and counsel to policyholders. Barry Zalma prefers to facilitate resolution of insurance disputes without litigation. If litigation becomes necessary Mr. Zalma will work with a litigator of the client's choice or refer the client to a litigator. Barry Zalma is licensed to practice law only in the state of California. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Barry Zalma, as a "consulting attorney," can act as a lawyer consultant to the insured or the insurer. He can also serve as consultant or co-counsel (depending on the needs of the case). Mr. Zalma can provide the lawyer, the insurer or the insured coverage opinions, identify and explain the coverage issues, supply pertinent statutory and case law, and help his client deal with the issues.
Billing rates are all inclusive. The hourly fee takes account of all incidentals from telephone calls and postage to computer time and word processing. As for third-party costs, Mr. Zalma passes along all discounts and vendor savings. You pay what Mr. Zalma pays. Not a penny more. .
Unlike major law firms with hundreds of lawyers, Barry Zalma, Inc. and its only lawyer, Barry Zalma, is dedicated to:
Be immediately responsive to the client.
Always be flexible.
Treat each client as if no other client required service.
Be easily accessible to clients.
Be independent.
Be efficient.
Encourage a personal and professional working relationship with each client.
Mr. Zalma is a lawyer, expert and consultant for every issue involving insurance, insurance claims, insurance claims handling and bad faith.
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Publications and Resources
Zalma on Insurance has been selected as a LexisNexis Top Blogs for Insurance Law – 2011!
Selections were made by the LexisNexis Insurance Law Community staff in consultation with the Insurance Law Community Advisory Board members. According to LexisNexis the Top Blogs contain some of the best writing out there on insurance law. They contain a wealth of information for the insurance law community with timely news items, practical information, expert analysis, practice tips, frequent postings, and helpful links to other sites. These blogsites demonstrate how bloggers can impact the world of insurance law. You can read the full announcement and list of honorees at http://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insurancelaw/blogs/topblogs/archive/2011/11/11/the-winners-the-insurance-law-community-top-blogs-for-2011.aspx
Two New E-Books from November 2011:
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The Blog: Zalma on Insurance is Reprinted at the LexisNexis Insurance Law Community
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E-Books
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Zalma's Insurance Fraud Letter
Sign Up For E-Mail Version of Zalma's Insurance Fraud Letter
At this site you can read the last two issues of Zalma's Insurance Fraud Letter and subscribe to the twice weekly publication
This service is completely FREE.
“Who Got Caught” with Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma has joined World Risk and Insurance News with his first program, Who Got Caught. In this first edition of Who Got Caught?, Barry Zalma comments on crime and appropriate punishment in workers compensation fraud. Mr. Zalma, an internationally recognized insurance lawyer, consultant and expert witness, will narrate the new WRIN.tv series, Who Got Caught? Barry Zalma, will focus on the apprehension of perpetrators of all types of insurance fraud…from healthcare and workers comp fraud, to murder for life insurance, arson for profit, and more…
World Risk and Insurance News (WRIN.tv) is the online video-based insurance news network delivering late-breaking and relevant business-to-business information, analysis and forward-thinking programming for the global risk, insurance and financial services industries.
WRIN.tv producers work closely with news outlets, research firms, industry analysts, trade associations and subject matter experts around the globe to deliver the relevant and valuable information, news and special programs today’s risk and insurance professionals need.
World Risk and Insurance News uses a unique blend of streaming video and integrated social media to connect professionals in the global risk and insurance industry with the people and information they need.
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4441 Sepulveda Boulevard
CULVER CITY CA 90230-4847
310-390-4455
Fax: 310-391-5614
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The author and publisher disclaim any liability, loss, or risk incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this web site. The information provided is not a substitute for the advice of a competent insurance, legal, or other professional. The Information provided at this site should not be relied on as legal advice. Legal advice cannot be given without full consideration of all relevant information relating to an individual situation. If you desire legal advice you may retain the services of Mr. Zalma after signing an engagement letter. No communication received will be held in confidence.
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