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Michael J. Case
Member
Indianapolis, IN
Member
Indianapolis, IN
Mike understands the regulatory, legal and operational challenges facing companies today, large and small. His 20+ years of legal and business experience helps clients find pragmatic solutions to complex issues in high-risk environments.
As a former general counsel, Mike helped some of the largest transportation & logistics players in the industry protect their unique business models by developing proactive multi-tiered solutions to keep the industry moving forward. His practice concentrates on a wide variety of legal and professional services, including corporate governance & structure, business transactions, independent contractor issues, insurance & risk management regulatory compliance, international transportation & logistics, federal leasing requirements, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, regulatory and licensing compliance, DOT and Hazardous Materials Compliance and warehousing. Additionally, Mike counsels transportation and insurance clients on alternative risk programs, licensing, risk retention groups, self-insured retention programs and claim handling issues related to occupational accident and workers’ compensation programs.
Prior to joining Frost Brown Todd, Mike served as the Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Secretary at a publicly traded holding company and its three transportation insurance subsidiaries and independent brokerage company, conducting business in 50 states and all Canadian provinces. Earlier in his career, he served as in-house counsel for a publicly traded auto finance company, prosecuted elected officials for fraud and misfeasance as a Deputy Attorney General, and practiced creditors rights law in Minnesota.
Creating independent contractor programs for the transportation & logistics industry, including proper onboarding, contract compliance and insurance requirements.
Developing claims handling protocols & best practices for the transportation industry, including primary & excess auto liability, non-trucking liability, cargo, workers’ compensation, occupational accident & contingent liability.
Claims auditing and insurance compliance evaluation.
Development and approval of transportation insurance programs, including primary & excess auto liability, non-trucking liability, cargo, workers’ compensation, occupational accident & contingent liability.
Development and management of national claim departments and TPA’s, including developing claims protocols, best practices and vendor management solutions.
Responding to market conduct, special target examinations, subpoenas, consumer complaints and other investigation brought by state and federal regulators.
Insurance producer, business entity licensing and limited lines licensing.
Formation and authorization of admitted and non-admitted P&C insurance companies, including licensing & surplus lines.
Formation and authorization of various types of alternative risk-bearing entities, including domestic and off-shore captives, risk retention groups, risk purchasing groups and self-insurance programs.
United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court, for the District of Minnesota (Non-Active)
American Trucking Association
Trucking Industry Defense Association
National Tank Truck Carriers
Truckload Carriers Association
Transportation Intermediaries Association
Transportation Lawyers Association
American Bus Association
North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Indiana Motor Truck Association
Ohio Trucking Association
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
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