Suitability and Structured Settlements

We provide fully integrated settlement solutions to members of both bench and bar with concentrations in qualified catastrophic physical injury cases and non-qualified claims financing solutions. Our process is focused on providing turnkey expert services in producing the most suitable financial result to each individual or mass tort claim. Our concierge service includes assistance with mediation, consultation, conference and court, all with unmatched civility and integrity.

Our fully integrated, full-service settlement solutions include:

Structured Settlements

Individually designed structured settlement periodic payment schedules can be crafted as either fixed and determinable with highly-rated provider companies, like MetLife and Berkshire Hathaway, or index-linked with the institutional desks at Pacific Life or Prudential.

Structured Settlements/ Qualified Assignment

Special Needs Trusts

Periodic Payment Judgments

Regular Income to Irrevocable Trusts as Payee

Stand-alone Structured Attorney Fees/ Tax Deferral

Non-Qualified Settlement Solutions

Non-Qualified Assignment (NQA) may be used to resolve a deadlocked legal dispute or to structure payments for an agreed upon settlement in a non-physical injury case. This solution offers advantages for both claimants and defendants. Non-Qualified Assignments are designed to accept the transfer of future periodic payment obligations from defendants in non-physical injury settlements. Non-Qualified Assignments offered through MetLife can be funded with all or a portion of the settlement. When to consider non-qualified assignment:

Employment Litigation, such as Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Breach of Contract Disputes

Disputes between Developers and Municipalities

Construction Defect

Contract Disputes

Punitive Damages

Environmental Claims

D&O and E&O Claims.

Attorney Fees associated with these types of cases

Non-Qualified Assignment (NQA) can be used to resolve a deadlocked legal dispute or to structure payments for an agreed upon settlement in a non-physical injury case. This solution offers advantages for both claimants and defendants.

For the claimant or recipient of a large settlement, proceeds can be structured to provide the foundation for future financial security. For defendants, NQA can be useful in resolving long-term negotiations and relieving related administrative burdens.

Non-Qualified Assignments are designed to accept the transfer of future periodic payment obligations from defendants in non-physical injury settlements. Non-Qualified Assignments offered through MetLife can be funded with all or a portion of the settlement.

When To Consider Non-Qualified Assignment

Employment litigation, such as wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, and breach of contract disputes

Disputes between developers and municipalities

Construction defect

Contract disputes

Punitive damages

Environmental claims

D&O and E&O claims.

Attorney fees associated with these types of cases

Potential Advantages Of NQA For The Claimant/Payee

Assigning settlement proceeds to a highly rated carrier can provide the confidence of guaranteed regular payments structured to a custom schedule

Spreading receipt of funds over time rather than as a lump sum may reduce federal tax liability

Tax-free payments for certain exempt payees

A financial planning opportunity

MetLife Advantage

The Non-Qualified Assignment Settlement Income Annuity is provided by Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company (Met Tower Life), an insurance industry leader and a leader in the structured settlement market.

Met Tower Life offers the only onshore NQA available today. Met Tower Life holds an A+ rating from A.M. Best, an Aa3 rating with Moody's, an AA-with Fitch and an AA- with Standard & Poor's.

^{Expert Advice and Execution Services From Wunderlich & Company Settlement Solutions}Wunderlich & Company provides fully integrated settlement solutions to members of both bench and bar with concentrations in catastrophic physical injury cases and non-qualified claims financing solutions. We bring 30 years of experience, specialized expertise, a wealth of financial management resources, and a commitment to producing the most suitable settlement funding outcomes.