Marvin D. Berman

Education: J.D., University of Illinois (1955); B.S., University of Illinois (1953).

Experience: 1963-present: Defense of professional malpractice claims on behalf of hospitals, physicians, lawyers, architects, engineers, insurance agents and brokers; general liability claims, including products, premises liability claims; declaratory judgment actions on coverage issues, bad faith litigation; fidelity and surety claims; fire and property insurance claims; disputes between agents/brokers and insurers; general civil litigation, including corporate, real estate and agency matters; 1955-1963: In general practice with emphasis on civil litigation, corporate and real estate; 1955: Commerce Clearing House - Editor; Martindale-Hubbell peer review AV rated.

Admitted to Practice: Supreme Court of the United States; United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; Illinois Supreme Court.

Professional Memberships: American Bar Association (Tort and Insurance Practice and Economic Sections); Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago Bar Association (former Chairman Insurance Law Committee); Trial Lawyers Club of Chicago; Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Society of Trial Lawyers.

Lectures: Lectures have been delivered to various insurance company claim and underwriting departments on selected topics.