Recently honored as a “trailblazer” by the Albany Law School pioneering women oral history project, Carolyn B. George has been practicing law for over 40 years, always in the field of personal injury and insurance coverage. She is a tireless advocate for persons who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others, specifically, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and dog bites. Carolyn was a partner at a prominent Capital District law firm for more than 12 years where she tried numerous cases to verdict before joining Cooper Erving and Savage LLP of counsel in 2019. Carolyn has 30 years’ experience working on the defense side, including a total of 13 years as in-house counsel for 2 large insurance companies. Her experience with the nuances of how insurance companies handle cases, and the tactics they use to avoid paying injured persons the money they deserve, enhances her skills at settling and trying cases. She is proficient in analyzing insurance policies and is frequently asked to present continuing legal education to other lawyers in the field of insurance coverage.