Jim Schratz has more than 40 years of experience as an attorney and former insurance executive, providing in-depth, practical analysis on attorney’s fees, insurance bad faith, and claims handling.
Jim Schratz and Associates is a boutique firm located in Sonoma, California, that provides a unique combination of services throughout the country:
We provide consulting and expert witness testimony on behalf of both insurance carriers and insureds.
We review the invoices to determine if an audit is justified at no charge to the client.
If the client does not believe the audit is of the highest quality and decides not to use the audit, there is NO CHARGE.
Legal fee audits, insurance bad faith and claims handling, and expert witness services in courts nationwide.
A recent panel at RIMS Riskworld emphasized using independent claims experts to monitor trials and provide daily feedback. Their insights can help determine whether to settle or proceed to verdict—key guidance for defendants under pressure.
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Whether you're presenting a fee petition or challenging one, something remains constant: You need a complete understanding of billing methods that are thorough, accurate and fair.
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