Robert A. Berns

Experience: Reported Decisions: Estate of Arthur M. Picon, et al. v. FBR Group, et al., No. A-2305-12T3, N.J. Super. App. Div.; 2013 WL 5610862 - Obtained summary judgment in New Jersey state court on behalf of insurance producer client in a $5 million professional negligence claim arising out of the plaintiffs' sale of two insurance policies on the life settlement market. Successfully argued to the court that the plaintiffs' execution of a release at the time of the sale for 'amounts arising out of the sale of the policies' applied to the plaintiffs' allegations that the insurance producer negligently advised the plaintiffs to sell the subject policies. Subsequently, successfully briefed the matter before the Appellate Division, which affirmed the dismissal of the case.; Triarsi v. BSC Group Services, LLC, 422 N.J. Super. 104 (App. Div. 2011) - Clarified that the duty of care owed by an insurance producer sounds in negligence, not breach of fiduciary duty.; Connell Foley & Geiser LLP v. Israel Travel Advisory Service, Inc., 377 N.J. Super. 350 (App. Div. 2005) - Confirmed a contribution claim against co-counsel is cognizable under New Jersey's Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Law.; T.W.B.C. v. Underwriters at Lloyds, 323 N.J. Super. 60 (App. Div. 1999) - Appellate Division confirmed the scope of surplus lines agent's notice obligation.; Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, North Jersey Chapter, Vice President, 2013 - 2015; Morristown Jewish Center, Past President; Supreme Court of New Jersey: District V-A Fee Arbitration Committee, Secretary, 1993 - 2011; Community Service: Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, North Jersey Chapter, Vice President, 2013 - 2015; Morristown Jewish Center, Past President; Supreme Court of New Jersey: District V-A Fee Arbitration Committee, Secretary, 1993 - 2011