Annual Sponsorship Supports Industry Education and Collaboration Among Insurance Defense Attorneys and Claims Professionals 

TAMPA, Fla. — DDA Forensics continued its support of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA) as an annual sponsor and exhibitor at the 2026 Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS), held Sept. 17-18 at the Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center.

The two-day conference brought together insurance defense attorneys, in-house counsel, adjusters and claims professionals to examine emerging legal issues, evolving claims practices and strategies for resolving complex insurance disputes.

This year’s program featured presentations on insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, construction defects and first- and third-party property claims. Sessions addressed the use of expert insights in mediation, deposition preparation for corporate witnesses, construction defect inspections and emerging liability issues affecting insurance agents and brokers.

As an exhibitor, DDA Forensics connected with legal and insurance professionals to discuss the role of forensic engineering, building consulting and expert testimony in property damage investigations and litigation. Its multidisciplinary team assists with determining the cause, origin and extent of damage, developing repair scopes and providing technically sound opinions to support claims evaluation and dispute resolution.

“FINS brings together professionals who are navigating some of the most challenging issues in insurance litigation. Our continued involvement with FDLA gives us the opportunity to exchange perspectives with the attorneys and claims professionals we serve while supporting the education and collaboration that help strengthen our industry,” said Jonathon Diego, Managing Partner, DDA Forensics.

Sessions included:

• Coverage Issues in Construction Defect Cases: AI Defense, Carrier Participation, and Assignments 
• Beyond the Report: Using Expert Insights to Drive Settlement in Mediation
• Civil Remedy Notices in Third-Party Bodily Injury Claims
• Construction Defect Inspections: What’s That Thing Called Again?
• Deposition Readiness for Corporate Witnesses: Strategies in Insurance Bad Faith and Coverage Litigation
• Utilizing the Loss Settlement Provision in Litigating First Party Property Breach of Contract  Claims
• Agent and Broker Liability: Claims, Defenses, and Emerging Risks

“At DDA Forensics, we provide the technical expertise and objective analysis attorneys and insurance professionals need to navigate complex property disputes. From structural failures and construction defects to storm damage and water intrusion, our highly credentialed engineers and building consultants deliver thorough, evidence-based investigations and defensible expert opinions that stand up to scrutiny throughout the litigation process,” said Brian Peterson, Managing Partner, DDA Forensics.

Through its annual sponsorship of FDLA, DDA Forensics supports the association’s educational programming, professional development initiatives and opportunities for collaboration throughout Florida’s legal community.

About DDA Forensics
DDA Forensics specializes in Forensic Engineering, Building Consulting, and Expert Witness services for the insurance and legal industries throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. Our Licensed Forensic Engineers investigate complex property damage claims involving wind, water, fire, structural failures, construction defects, premises liability and other losses to determine cause, origin, and extent of damage. Headquartered in Miami, our Structural Engineering Division provides Milestone & Recertification Inspections, Property Condition Assessments, Developer Turnover Inspections, and Owner Representative services for Florida property owners, property managers, board members, condominium and homeowners associations. With more than 20 years of experience, DDA Forensics provides objective and accurate forensic investigations backed by advanced education, real-world field experience, and research-driven methodology. Our multidisciplinary team delivers clear, concise, conclusive results on every project we undertake. Learn more at www.DDAForensics.com.

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