The tripartite relationship is a term of art which describes the complex relationship between (1) an insurance company, (2) it’s insured, and (3) defense counsel retained to represent the insured. The ...

It is common for lawyers to work as defense counsel for clients whose legal fees are being paid by an insurance company as a result of an insurance policy. In those situations, the relationship ...

Navigation of the insurance defense counsel's practice requires an understanding of the triangular relationship between the insurer, the insured and defense counsel. We commonly refer to this as the ...