Jeffrey G. Rapattoni | Attorney

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Jeffrey G. Rapattoni joined MDWC&G in 2008, where he focuses his practice on insurance fraud and general defense litigation. He also has substantial experience in a variety of SIU matters and bad faith litigation.

Jeffrey litigates insurance fraud and fraud-related matters throughout the state of New Jersey.  In addition, Jeffrey has coordinated complex litigation strategy and fraud related investigations in various other states. He has extensive training and background in provider-based investigations, underwriting fraud, policy voidance, and staged accidents. Other practice areas include large loss property claims, coverage, general civil litigation, and appellate practice. He also has significant experience in large settlement negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.  As part of his practice, Jeffrey has worked with experts in the fields of cause and origin and bad faith as well as local and Federal authorities.

Jeffrey is frequently asked to lecture on a variety of insurance topics including insurance fraud and bad faith. He is a regular presenter for and on behalf of several local and national insurance organizations. He also provides legal education seminars for various clients and organizations across the country.

After graduating with a BA Degree from Villanova University in 1997, Jeffrey served as a Legislative Correspondent for United States Senator Arlen Specter in Philadelphia and Washington D.C., where he assisted in drafting legislation and conducted legal investigations. While attending Rutgers Law School, he served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Judge John A. Almeida, J.S.C. Burlington County-Civil Division, where he drafted various tentative dispositions of the Court and assisted in court-ordered mediation sessions.

Significant Representative Matters:

  • Defeated a bad faith action where plaintiffs sought treble and punitive damages based upon coverage denials.

  • Secured a voluntary dismissal regarding a $750,000 fraudulently submitted homeowner's claim.

  • Secured a voluntary dismissal with respect to a $375,000 homeowners/bad faith matter in which the insured submitted a fraudulent contents inventory.

  • Through the use of medical and forensic accounting experts, Jeffrey has also been successful in collecting on behalf of insurance carrier clients large sums of money improperly paid to fraudulent medical providers.
  • Admission

    Verified Michigan

    2017

    Verified New Jersey

    2003

    Verified Illinois

    Education

    Villanova University

    Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman Goggin Highlights

    Education, Lawsuit, Immigration, Business & Trade, Industry Specialties

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