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Ames & Gough is first-rate. The team working with Thornton Tomasetti treats us as if we are their only client. They are knowledgeable and experienced and have helped us work through a variety of risk management and insurance issues both domestically and on international projects. We feel lucky to have them on our team.
- Dan Cuoco, President & Chief Executive Officer, (Retired), Thornton Tomasetti -
I've worked with Ames & Gough for years regarding our firm's professional liability insurance. Ames & Gough has some of the most knowledgeable insurance professionals that I have met. They understand our business and apply their very deep insurance knowledge to help us. They are customer-focused and always put our firm's needs ahead of their own. Ames & Gough is out to save us money while also looking out for our best interests.
- Donald P. Nims, Jr., PE, Quality Assurance & Risk Manager, Bergmann Associates, Inc. -
For years, Hogan Lovells has relied upon Ames & Gough’s deep understanding of the professional liability issues faced by law firms. Our firm’s needs are consistently met by responsive, friendly senior-level professionals with an unyielding focus on client service and putting our needs at the fore.
- Warren Gorrell, Co-Chair, Hogan Lovells -
Effective risk management is an integral part of our company's productivity goals. Ames & Gough provides the support we need to help us understand and implement good risk management practices. Their professional seminars and outstanding support have helped us to keep our insurance costs down as well as to maintain high standards. We value our relationship with them, are happy that they are part of our team, and thank them for their contributions to our success.
- Mark Teden, Executive Vice President/Treasurer, Bruner/Cott & Associates, Inc. -
Ames & Gough has extensive industry knowledge and experience. Their strategic advice and excellent service have made them an integral part of our law firm’s risk management team. Ames & Gough is very responsive to our queries, and provide prompt answers to a variety of risk management issues -- offering clear advice and direction. They have enhanced our insurance program while being vigilant about our costs.
- David Greenberg, General Counsel, LeClairRyan -
The expertise of the individuals at Ames & Gough has been invaluable to Hoyle Tanner. Over the course of many years, they have consistently provided Hoyle Tanner with knowledgeable advice and excellent service.
- James D. Boothroyd, P.E., President, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. -
We rely on Ames & Gough as our portal to the commercial insurance market for law firms. Their knowledge and service are exemplary, and we thank them for their contributions to our success.
- Phil Sunshine, General Counsel, Finnegan -
During our more than five-year relationship with Ames & Gough, we have grown to depend heavily on their experience in the A/E industry. Their skill at identifying risk exposures, skill in reviewing our contracts, and personal approach to insurance brokerage have made Ames & Gough indispensable to our firm. As contract negotiations become more complicated and the risk of litigation greater, there is no price our firm can put on having Ames & Gough and a good lawyer on our team.
- Ms. Polly Brazelton, Senior Associate, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates -
Ames & Gough has worked closely, proactively, and successfully with our law firm. They have been very effective at obtaining the best insurance coverage for the best price. Additionally, the personnel have been extremely responsive on all our risk management issues. They are very knowledgeable and we are glad they are an integral part of our team.
- Steve Leonard, Chief Operating Officer, Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP -
Ames & Gough has provided our firm with continued support throughout the past 18 years, and the risk management services they provide have proven invaluable to Nitsch Engineering. We consider Ames & Gough as being an essential part of our team.
- Judy Nitsch, PE, LEED AP, President, Nitsch Engineering, Inc.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
CMAA's OWNERS LEADERSHIP FORUM: "MODERN PROJECTS REQUIRE MODERNIZED RISK MANAGEMENT"
Rob Hughes, senior vice president, Ames & Gough will present "Modern Projects Require Modernized Risk Management" on Monday, May 21, from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. The presentation is one of the educational sessions for CMAA's Owners Leadership Forum, which will be held May 20 - 22 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. To register and for more information, please click here.
NY State Society of Professional Engineers - Ethics and Its Impact on Engineers
Brett Gough, Senior Vice President and Partner, Ames & Gough will present “Ethics and its Impact on Engineers,” Friday, June 8, from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Presentation to be held during the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Inc. (NYSSPE) Annual Meeting, June 7-8, Holiday Inn, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, NY. More details at http://www.nysspe.org/nysspecalendar.php.
122nd Virginia Bar Association Summer Meeting
Eileen Garczynski, Esq., of Ames & Gough, will participate in a panel speaking on the topic of Enterprise Risk Management at the 122nd Virginia Bar Associate Summer Meeting. For more information, please visit the Virginia Bar Association Website.
PRIOR EVENTS
Prior Events
DAN KNISE TO SPEAK AT ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT SEMNAR FOR LARGE LAW FIRMS
Dan Knise, president and CEO, Ames & Gough will discuss insurance market conditions for law firms during a seminar, "Enterprise Risk Management Seminar for Law Firms," to be held Wednesday, May 16, from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m at the National Museum of the American Indian, One Bowling Green, New York, NY. The seminar is sponsored by CNA and co-sponsored by Mendes & Mount LLP. For additional information, contact Stuart Pattison, 212-440-7447, Stuart.Pattison@cna.com or Maryanne Brenna, 212-440-7416, Maryanne.Brenna@cna.com.
MIKE HERLIHY TO SPEAK AT ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW ENGLAND SEMINAR ON PROPER CONTRACTING PRACTICES FOR REMEDIATION PROCESS, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 7:30 - 11:15 A.M. IN WALTHAM, MA
Mike Herlihy, executive vice president, Ames & Gough, will chair and speak at a seminar on "Proper Contracting Practices for Remediation Projects" to be presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England, Friday, May 11, from 7:30 - 11:15 a.m. The seminar will be held at ESS Group, Inc. 100 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor; Waltham, MA. To register and for more information, click here.
ROB HUGHES OF AMES & GOUGH TO DISCUSS "CLAIMS ISSUES ENGINEERS FACE" AT ACEC PA ANNUAL MEETING
Rob Hughes, senior vice president, Ames & Gough will present an educational session, "Claims Issues Engineers Face," from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27. The session is part of the Annual Meeting of ACEC of Pennsylvania, which will be held April 25 - 28 at the Epic Hotel, Miami, Florida. Conference registration and details available by clicking here.
ABA Spring 2012 National Legal Malpractice Conference
Eileen Garczynski, Esq., of Ames & Gough, will participate in a panel discussion entitled, "Into The Mind of the Broker." The discussion will describe the broker function in the LPL insurance purchasing process including how brokers are of assistance in the application process, along with program structuring, marketing to underwriters, and much more. For more information contact Eileen Garczynski or call 703-827-2277.
ACEC 2012 Annual Convention
Monday, April 16 10:30 - 11:45. Dan Knise will be co-presenting with James F. Lee, Jr. of Lee & McShane, PC an educational session entitled, "You Want Me to Sign What? - Avoiding Unnecessary Risks When Executing Project-Related Forms."
Please stop by and visit us at Booth 107!
CLE Seminar "Emerging Risks Issues for Law Firms and the Eight Most Common Malpractice Traps"
Eileen Garczynski, vice president of Ames & Gough and co-leader of the firm's law firm initiative, will present at a CLE seminar, "Emerging Risk Issues for Law Firms and the Eight Most Common Malpractive Traps," Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the law offices of Squire Sanders, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, 14th Floor, Tysons Corner, VA. The seminar is presented by the Hispanic Bar Association. For additional information or to arrange attendance, contact Eileen Garczynski.
AIA-Potomac Valley - A Business Insurance Primer Seminar
Tom Marchetti, Assistant Vice President, Ames & Gough, will present, “A Business Insurance Primer.” Geared to small architectural practices, the discussion will be held by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Potomac Valley Chapter on Tuesday, April 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD. For more information, contact Tom Marchetti or Kimberly Kuang.
Ames & Gough Execs Mike Heatwole and Rob Hughes to Conduct ACEC Webinar on A/E Professional Liaiblility Claims
With A/E professional liability claim frequency, severity and defense costs all reportedly rising, Mike Heatwole, Executive VP and Partner, and Rob Hughes, Senior VP, Ames & Gough, will conduct a webinar examining this trend, including example cases and lessons learned. They will focus on project types, including higher risk areas of transportation and infrastructure, and service disciplines, as well as potential insurance coverage issues. They will also provide an overview of the professional liability insurance market. To register at the ACEC website, click here.
AIA DC: IS GOING GREEN WORTH THE RISK?
Dan Knise will present "Is Going Green Worth the Risk?" 8:30 - 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, as part of the AIA DC's "Procrastination Week" of continuing education programs. 1.5 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.
American Water Works Association
Mike Heatwole, executive vice president and partner, Ames & Gough will discuss the “Ten Commandment of Risk Management,” Thursday, March 22, at 2:45-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-4:30 p.m. Presentation is part of the Annual Convention of the American Water Works Association - New Jersey Section, Trump Taj Mahal, Altantic City, March 20-23. For registration and details visit: http://www.njawwa.org/events_annual.php.