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Erick J. Kirker

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Office Philadelphia

Phone (215) 665-2172  Fax (215) 701-2172

Email ekirker@cozen.com

 
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Erick J. Kirker is a subrogation attorney with over 20 years of experience handling large loss property damage claims for insurers and property owners. Prior to joining the firm, Erick had a diverse litigation practice that also included the representation of personal injury clients, product manufacturers, and building contractors and developers.

Erick has tried cases and argued appeals in numerous state and federal courts in multiple jurisdictions. He has litigated and successfully resolved large loss property subrogation cases in numerous state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Florida, Kentucky and Ohio. Erick’s property subrogation cases have included major residential, commercial and residential building fire losses, building and roof collapses, water damage claims and sprinkler system failures. He has successfully resolved numerous subrogation matters for clients using alternative dispute resolution methods, including arbitration and mediation. He has participated in the resolution of numerous million and multimillion dollar matters on behalf of clients.

Erick is a member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. He is a frequent lecturer on subrogation issues and the prosecution of large loss property damage claims, including presentations for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) and Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB). Erick is a past board member of the Homeless Advocacy Project in Philadelphia.

Erick received his Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, with a minor in Economics, from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1995. In 1998, Erick obtained his law degree from Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia. Erick was a member of the Political and Civil Rights Law Review, received the Temple Law Alumni Moot Court Award for excellence in Moot Court, and he received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Oral Advocacy at the National Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C., in 1997.

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Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies (and Relaxes) the Default Rule for Subrogation Against Tenants [Alert]

November 20, 2018

Mark Mullen and Erick Kirker discuss the recent decision in Amica Mut. Ins. Co. v. Muldowney and how it changes of the law for subrogated insurers of landlords in Connecticut.

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Cozen Comics, The Flame, Vol. 1, Chapters 1-4, The Subro Recovery [Subrogation & Recovery Alert]

October 23, 2013

We have all seen the Herculean deeds of a superhero on television or in the movies. They knock over buildings, use buses as weapons and generally cause super-sized amounts of property damage. Have you ever wondered who pays for the property damages left in the wake of a superhero? With no superhero exclusion, a property policy might just cover these situations. So, if the insurer pays for the damage caused by the actions of a superhero, is there a path for subrogation recovery? Let’s dive into that world, and find out.

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How CPVC Works and Why It Fails [PropertyCasualty360]

February 29, 2012

A major concern related to pipes and fittings is the potential for damage when they fail and leak. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, commonly referred to as “CPVC,” is a thermoplastic used to produce pipes and related fittings.

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Fire Suppression Failures [Claims Management]

December 06, 2011

When evaluating fire loss claims, consider the role of the sprinkler system. Questions should focus not just on whether the system engaged or not but, rather, if the system was properly designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained properly.

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Fireplaces and Chimneys: Common Failures and Subrogation Recovery Webinar 11/14/2024
Fireplaces and Chimneys: Common Claims and Subrogation Webinar 09/23/2021
Webinar: Fireplace and Chimney Losses: Common Claims and Recovery Strategies 10/19/2017
18th Annual NASP Conference Colorado Springs, CO 10/23/2016
HB Litigation Conferences NetDiligence® Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum Philadelphia, PA 06/06/2013
2011 Philadelphia Subrogation Seminar and Baseball Game Philadelphia, PA 06/16/2011

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