G. Franklin McKnight IV

Gilbert Franklin McKnight concentrates his practice on the defense of insurance companies in complex and class action litigation. He also provides consulting services on insurance regulatory, business practice and claims handling matters. Mr. McKnight assists clients in managing institutional litigation and addressing legal compliance challenges. He oversees internal investigations involving client claims and underwriting practices, and counsels clients on voluminous discovery and e-discovery issues in institutional matters.

Mr. McKnight specializes in leveraging technology and knowledge management to develop strategic solutions to legal concerns. He facilitates the use of technology to respond to the challenges of complex litigation.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Defense Research Institute

Representative Cases:

• Bonnie Jean Birr v. Amica Mutual Insurance Company, Civ. No. 1:08-CV-124 (S.D. Ohio 2011)
• Carly Rose, et al. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, et al., No. 02 2 00621 1 (Wash. Sup. Ct., Pierce Cty. 2009)
• Daneen Collins, et al. v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., 99-CVH-06-04714 (Ohio C.C.P., Franklin Cty. 2009)
• Mark Adams v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (N.D. Texas 2004)
• Stephen Steinberg v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Company, Civ. No. 05-CV-03340 (E.D. New York 2009)

Published Works:

The Progress of E-Discovery, For the Defense, Co-Author, February, 2012

Recognizing the Complexities of E-Discovery Preservation, E-Discovery Connection, Co-Author, December 22, 2010

Utilizing a Litigation Management System to Establish a Solid Discovery Plan, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, December, 2004

The Evolution of Electronic Discovery Practice Burdensome Discovery, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, November, 2004