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Burns White Forms National Trial Monitoring Practice Group

Jan 29, 2026 | News

Burns White is pleased to announce the formation of its National Trial Monitoring Practice Group, a strategic offering designed to support carriers and excess carriers with sophisticated oversight of high-exposure litigation across jurisdictions.

Drawing on the firm’s deep bench of seasoned litigators, Burns White is routinely engaged to monitor complex cases and trials at critical inflection points, providing clients with assessments and actionable intelligence throughout the litigation lifecycle. The group delivers disciplined case valuation analysis, evidentiary ruling forecasting, and proactive appellate preservation strategies to help clients anticipate risk and make informed decisions.

In addition, the team focuses on practical damages mitigation talking points and serves as a trusted liaison between trial counsel and claims professionals, ensuring alignment, transparency, and efficiency. This comprehensive approach allows carriers to stay ahead of evolving trial dynamics without duplicating efforts or increasing litigation spend.

“Our National Trial Monitoring Practice Group reflects the reality of today’s litigation environment, where early insight and strategic foresight can materially impact outcomes,” said Stuart T. O’Neal, Burns White CEO. “We provide clients with experienced judgment, objective analysis, and seamless communication when it matters most.”

The National Trial Monitoring Practice Group reinforces Burns White’s commitment to delivering strategic, value-driven litigation support to the insurance industry nationwide.