Kevin F. Gillis, Esq.
Education
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1994, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
Rank: 19 out of 167 in class; 8 out of 81 in section
Recipient of Three American Jurisprudence Awards – Evidence; Conflict of Laws; and, Torts
Master of Science, Mass Communications, 1983, Boston
University, College of Communication, Boston, Massachusetts
Thesis Project: Wrote Screenplay “Of Megatons and Megadeath”
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration, 1979, Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts
Professional Legal Experience
Subrogation Consultant, Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, 2020-current
Focus on subrogation strategy and recoveries in the Accident & Health line of business, especially the sharing economy
President, The Law Office of Kevin F. Gillis, Esq., 1997-2020
Founded law office that focused on insurance subrogation and coverage analysis, litigation, torts, worker’s compensation, products liability, personal injury, and construction defects, as well as defense of Jones Act and other maritime injury and death claims. The firm started by handling thousands of auto subrogation cases, and evolved into a leading law firm in property insurance subrogation, recovering millions of dollars for clients in fire, flood, third-party contribution, and other casualty matters. Over the years, under Attorney Gillis’s supervision, the law firm grew to employ a dozen associate attorneys, paralegals and other support staff; clients included national and regional insurance companies; Attorney Gillis has participated in many district and superior court civil trials, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and conciliations; Attorney Gillis has also written two insurance policies used by a large fishing vessel cooperative insurance program and provided complex coverage analysis and opinions to numerous insurers.
Professional Government and Political Experience
Legislative Aide, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1982-85 and 1991-95
Managed constituent services; tracked bills and other legislative proposals; met with lobbyists and interest groups; attended and presented material at municipal government meetings; and, drafted news releases and other communications
Chief of Staff, House Committee on Taxation, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1985-86
Oversaw interactions with lobbyists; conducted research on proposed legislation; and, directed office political, personnel, and policy functions
Political Campaign Manager and Communications Director
Served as campaign manager and communications manager for state house and senate candidates in Massachusetts; created print and broadcast advertisements; handled press relations; coordinated volunteers; and, created and developed overall campaign themes, messaging and strategy
College Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor, 2015-2019 — Lasell University, Newton, Massachusetts
Developed curriculum for, and taught, Communication Law, Philosophy of Law, and Entertainment Law
Adjunct Professor, 2014-2018 — Newbury College, Brookline, Massachusetts
Developed curriculum for, and taught, Media Law and Ethics, and Constitutional Law
Certified Online Instructor, 2017
Professional Journalism, Mass Communications and Writing Experience
Staff Reporter, The Canton Journal, Canton, Massachusetts, 1980-81
Covered local government for a weekly newspaper; wrote occasional editorials and feature stories
Staff Reporter, The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, Massachusetts, 1981
Covered local government for a daily newspaper; wrote occasional feature stories.
Contributing Editor and Freelance Reporter, Food Business Magazine, Putman Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1990-91
Copywriter/Account Executive, D. A. Porter and Company, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, 1986-87
Wrote copy for and helped produce radio, TV and print advertisements for a variety of regional clients; serviced agency’s major accounts
President and Partner, D. A. Porter and Company, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, 1987-89
Developed new business, and managed existing clients; wrote copy for and helped create radio, TV and print advertisements for a variety of regional clients
Publications and Presentations
*The Economic Loss Doctrine: Does It Mean The Loss Of Your Claim, Winter Ed., 2003, NASP Subrogator
*A Buddha, A Bear And A Bad Decision, Fall Ed., 2004, NASP Subrogator
*Presented “Property Subrogation” Seminar, Regional NASP Meeting, June 2005
*Presented “Subrogation of Third-Party Liability Claims” Seminar, Regional NASP Meeting, June 2005
Professional Affiliations
Admitted to practice law before the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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