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J.S. Held Acquires Clark Seif Clark, Strengthening West Coast Capabilities for Environmental Claims, Disputes, and Catastrophe Response
Read MoreScott O'Connor brings nearly two decades of experience in construction and insurance claims to his role at J.S. Held. Specializing in property loss assessment, appraisal, and umpire services, Scott provides fair, objective evaluations for residential and commercial claims. His expertise spans large-loss management, dispute resolution, and catastrophe response, including major events such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
With a background in both construction and claims operations, Scott offers practical insight into estimating, repair methodologies, code interpretation, and project execution. He has served as an appraiser and umpire on complex property disputes involving wind, hail, fire, and water damage, and has provided deposition testimony on high-value catastrophe claims.
As a member of J.S. Held’s Appraisal and Great Lakes Building Consulting teams, Scott focuses on delivering accurate damage assessments, guiding clients through the appraisal process, and supporting estimating, project management, and code analysis. His commitment to clarity and consistency ensures fair and timely claim resolutions.
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