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Just published by the American Bar Association, "The Commercial Property Insurance Policy Deskbook: How to Acquire a Commercial Property Policy and Present and Collect a First-Party Property Insurance Claim" is a much-needed handbook for any lawyer dealing with commercial property. Author Barry Zalma shares his insights from working half a century in the insurance business and more than four decades as an attorney. This guidebook ranges from the simplest of topics providing a thorough breakdown of what insurance is to the most complex such as the adjustment of commercial property loss. Zalma additionally details various types of property losses, as well as conditions and limitations and the steps to make a claim. With practicality in mind, the book includes five appendices of forms, letters and other documents useful to lawyers and insurance consultants alike. "The Commercial Property Insurance Policy Deskbook" serves as a foundational text for any lawyer looking to specialize or those looking to deepen their knowledge. Zalma now limits his practice to service as a consultant specializing in coverage, claims handling, bad faith and fraud for insurers and policyholders. He also serves as an arbitrator or mediator for insurance-related disputes. Zalma practiced law in California for more than 44 years as an insurance coverage and claims-handling lawyer and has worked more than 50 years in the insurance business. He is the first recipient of the annual Claims Magazine/ACE Legend Award. "The Commercial Property Insurance Policy Deskbook" costs $89.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at shopaba.org. Published: Thu, Jul 11, 2019