Dutton Law Group was pleased to be both a sponsor and speaker at the 2024 annual conference of the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC)
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FIFEC Presentation on PIP Law Updates Now Available on Request
Dutton Law Group was pleased to be both a sponsor and speaker at the 2024 annual conference of the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC), which was held in Orlando on Wednesday June 26 through Friday, June 28, 2024.
“PIP Law Update: Current Issues and Trends in Florida Personal Injury Protection Law” was the title of one of the firm’s popular educational sessions. Presenters on this topic were Scott Dutton, James C. Rinaman, III, and Retta Rico. The agenda items in this detailed PIP presentation included the following:
- Legislative Changes – HB 837
- 57.105 Sanctions & PFS
- De Minimis Non Curat Lex
- Demand Letter Compliance
- Exhaustion of Benefits
- PIP Deductible Election Form
- Revival Chiropractic LLC v. Allstate Insurance Company
- Reimbursement Rates Dispute
- Budget Neutrality
- OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment System)
The hand-out for the PIP presentation is now available online at this link. The file is password protected. If you need a password to access the PDF file, submit a request by clicking the following link: Request Password
Meet Our PIP Presenters
Scott W. Dutton
Civil Trial Attorney, Tampa Office
(813) 247-2222 –
Scott Dutton founded the firm in September 2001 and has overseen its growth to 20+ attorneys serving clients from seven offices across the state of Florida. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by The Florida Bar, a designation he has maintained since 1992. Mr. Dutton handles matters involving appellate law, bad faith claims, casualty insurance defense, fraud & SIU, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and products liability. View bio …
James C. Rinaman, III
Civil Trial Attorney, Jacksonville Office
(904) 421-6900 –
James Rinaman has frequently lectured on many topics related to PIP and Medical Claims Fraud for the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (2005-2016) and the Florida Claims Defense Network. He has tried jury trials in both the Circuit and County Courts throughout North Florida and handles primarily medical claims (No-fault), auto, truck, marine liability, premises liability, as well as SIU matters. In addition to being admitted to the Florida Bar, Mr. Rinaman has also practiced and been admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Mr. Rinaman served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate Corps from 1990-1996 after graduating from law school. View bio …
Retta Rico
Civil Trial Attorney, Fort Lauderdale Office
(954) 773-8312 –
Retta Rico focuses on litigating auto-related Personal Injury Protection cases and homeowner’s insurance claims. Ms. Rico began her legal career with a West Virginia personal injury law firm at the age of 15, where she assisted attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation. By the time she had completed her undergraduate degree, she had been promoted to lead paralegal in a major toxic tort case involving over 200 plaintiffs. View bio …
About Dutton Law Group
Dutton Law Group offers comprehensive insurance coverage and defense services, including policy analysis and interpretation, and defense against claim litigation. The firm also litigates extra-contractual or bad faith issues.
Founded in 2001 by Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney Scott Dutton, Dutton Law Group has grown to 25 attorneys across Florida. The firm maintains offices in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Pensacola, and the Florida Keys. The experienced attorneys at Dutton Law Group understand the need for streamlined and efficient legal services. As an insurance defense firm, we seek creative approaches to insurance litigation, negotiation, and resolution of insurance defense cases.
