The Primerus Defense Institute (PDI) is a collaborative endeavor engaging Primerus defense attorneys and corporate defense representatives for the purpose of lowering business litigation costs and reducing exposure to liability. Participating corporate clients are leaders in their respective industries. Participating defense lawyers meet the high standards of excellence required of membership in the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

"During the past several years I have had the opportunity to retain the services of several Primerus attorneys, due to the fact that my company has 48- state coverage. The success of the attorneys that I retained, the fair pricing that I have received and the expertise of the attorneys has resulted in my decision to use the Primerus
attorneys as my panel of representation. The 6 pillars that is the basis of the Primerus organization can be seen in its attorneys and the work they produce."

From Harry Kimball, Vice-President Risk Management, Freymiller, Inc.

The PDI provides continuing legal education in the areas of liability avoidance and litigation management. Corporate defense counsel and their clients participate in an annual Convocation to explore, discuss and share best practices in reducing risk, handling claims, and defending lawsuits.

"I had not heard of Primerus prior to coming to Thornton, which was essentially for
the 2007 Legislative Session. I did not see any value in belonging. Now, I'm very
excited about your services and want Primerus to be the focal point of our marketing efforts. I believe that we can both benefit from our partnership and am determined to be the most active member you have. The firm I left was rapidly falling in all areas. Thornton is a firm I have known of since 1970 and a firm that Primerus should be proud to have. These guys are the real deal."
Randy McNeel - Thornton, Biechlin, Segrato, Reynolds & Guerra, L.C.

The Primerus Defense Institute is a valuable resource for corporations seeking outside counsel in distant jurisdictions. That’s because the PDI alliance is a coast-to-coast network of over 600 of America's finest independent defense lawyers with expertise in nearly every aspect of corporate defense litigation. The Primerus Defense Institute makes it easy to find highly skilled, seasoned litigation counsel across the country. Search our online database or call us at 1-800-968-2211.

Ruth E. Martin, Esq.
Defense Litigation Practice Group Coordinator
Primerus Defense Institute
171 Monroe, NW
Suite 750
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Toll Free: 800.968.2211
Voice: 616.454.9939
Fax: 616.458.7099
Gray Culbreath, Esq.
Primerus Defense Institute Chair
Collins & Lacy, P.C.
1330 Lady Street
Suite 601
Columbia, SC 29201
Voice: 803.256.2660
Fax: 803.771.4484
Email: Gculbreath@collinsandlacy.com
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