KERRY M. HULTQUIST 13332 Redding Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 * Phone: 260-672-3338 * kh11aa9c4@westpo st.

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PROFILE Accomplished attorney with a strong background in insurance defense litigation, including coverage analysis, defense of bad faith and extra-contractual claims, defense of third-party claims, monitoring litigation on behalf of excess carrier s, construction defect and employment matters. First chair jury trial experienc e with a proven ability to litigate complex matters successfully. Licensed to pr actice, since 1998, in all Indiana state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. LEGAL EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________________________ Senior Associate, BRUCE P. CLARK & ASSOCIATES, Munster, Indiana. The firm speci alized in the representation of commercial insurance carriers and their insureds . Attorneys at the firm represented insureds in third party civil litigation an d represented insurance carriers in first party disputes, to include breach of c ontract, extra contractual and bad faith claims. Located in Lake County, Indian a, the firm serviced clients throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area an d across the State of Indiana. Associate, THEISEN BOWERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm's mis sion was civil litigation, with a focus on labor and employment law. This work included representation of Allen County's largest employer (a hospital system wi th twenty-six locations throughout Indiana) in all aspects of employment law, to include defending the hospital and other corporate clients in FMLA, Title VII, FSLA, and ADA suits. My work also included representing the firm's clients in t he prosecution of personal injury cases. Associate, BLACKBURN & GREEN, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Represented clients in all as pects of personal injury litigation throughout the Sate of Indiana. As the only associate in the Fort Wayne office, my duties consisted primarily of traveling throughout the State to meet new clients, attend depositions, mediations and tri als on behalf of the firm's clients. Owner, WYSS MORGAN & MYERS, Fort Wayne, Indiana. In December of 2005, I opened my own law office associated with Wyss Morgan & Myers. My practice focused on c ivil litigation from both the plaintiff's and defendant's perspective. I used m y great deal of experience in, and focused on, insurance disputes and coverage i ssues. I used that experience and knowledge of insurance principles to gain the greatest recovery for my plaintiff clients. Conversely, I used that same exper ience to help my defendant clients find coverage through their insurer(s). Associate, HUNT SUEDHOFF KALAMAROS, LLP, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Worked as an asso ciate attorney in a very busy and fast-paced insurance defense firm. Work inclu ded all facets of defense litigation ranging from employment litigation to first -party coverage issues to motor vehicle accident liability. I have a great deal of experience in drafting and arguing many pre-trial motions, including numerous motions for summary judgment in both the state and federal courts. I also have successful first-chair jury trial experience, as well as experience in the taki ng and defending of numerous depositions.

Law Clerk for the Honorable Vern Sheldon and Honorable Stanley Levine, Allen Sup erior Court, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Duties included research in all areas of stat e civil law, review of all daily filings, drafting of orders, and drafting of ju ry instructions. Continually functioned as a gatekeeper between the judge, the public and the various parties to any lawsuit. Prepared summaries for all heari ngs on the judge's calendar. Also coordinated scheduling and helped facilitate hearings on Petitions for Involuntary Commitment. EDUCATION ______________________________________________________________________________ Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska. Juris Doctor (1998) * Dean's Merit Scholarship Recipient Catawba College, Salisbury, North Carolina. B.A. Political Science (1995) * Catawba College Achievement Award Scholarship Recipient * Dean's List Honoree 1993-95. (All semesters) * Earned membership in Athletes for Academic Excellence. * Member of Pi Gamma Mu (National Social Science Honor Society). * Member of Catawba, Southeast and National Political Science Associations. Canterbury High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. College Preparatory Program (1990). MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES ______________________________________________________________________________ Routinely serve as Judge Pro Tempore for all civil judges and magistrates of the Allen Superior Court ; Member, Benjamin Henry Harrison Inns of Court, Allen Cou nty and Indiana Bar Associations, Former member of the DRI (Defense Research Ins titute) and Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. Computer literate and experienced with several research tools including, Premise, Westlaw and Lexis.