USA Georgina, can you share how your experience working for insurance companies for almost a decade has shaped your approach to representing injured clients today? When I started working in insurance defense, I learned how to cut holes in plaintiff’s cases, find weaknesses, and make arguments to devalue damages. Now, when I approach a case, I still look for the problems and find the weaknesses, but the purpose looks a lot different. I use that analysis to help anticipate where the defense is going to strike and strengthen my arguments. Knowing where weaknesses are also helps me navigate the terrain for my clients. Instead of devaluing, I try to identify particular damages that are important and unique to each client and highlight value. Reflecting on your years in the legal field, what inspired you to shift from representing defendants and insurance companies to advocating for injured clients? When I started working in insurance defense, I often thought I was helping individuals who made mistakes- and don’t we all make mistakes from time to time! What I later realized was that I was primarily just helping insurance companies save money off policies. I wanted to go where I could really help individuals- people who were often going through some of the most trying times of their lives- to the best of my ability. Welcome to our interview with Georgina Montgomery from Rutter Mills. Georgina brings nearly a decade of experience working for insurance companies, which provides her with a unique perspective in her current role, advocating for injured clients. Today, she shares how her professional background has shaped her approach to personal injury law and discusses the strategic insights she has gained. Personal Injury Attorney Rutter Mills 160 West Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 Email: georgina.montgomery@ruttermills.com Tel: 757 777 7777 www.ruttermills.com 39 www.lawyer-monthly.com Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards 2024 Georgina Montgomery
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