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Why PACE?
Pre-Loss Legal Services
What are Pre-Loss Legal Services?
Many incidents and actions can lead to a lawsuit against your organization. PACE Pre-Loss Legal Services can help you prevent expensive litigation and guide you through difficult legal issues and decisions.
PACE Pre-loss Services offer members professional legal advice at no cost. PACE attorneys consult with members about specific incidents or actions with the goal of averting lawsuits.
PACE also offers a wide range of training to help you improve your ability to run a lawsuit-free operation.
By taking advantage of these services, members reduce education-related lawsuits that take their toll in time, finances and stress.
What is covered?
PACE Pre-Loss Legal Services are available when you have concerns involving injuries on school property; termination, hostile work environment and Title IX issues; and employee misconduct, discrimination, retaliation and harassment and many other employment issues. Union grievances are not covered.
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How much does PACE Pre-Loss Legal consultation cost?
If you have PACE property/casualty insurance, you're entitled to as much as $1,000 worth of "pre-loss" legal consultation per incident at no cost. After reaching the $1,000 limit, you may continue to receive professional legal advice at the reduced member rate from an attorney who knows all there is to know about your situation. If you request and heed PACE pre-loss legal advice in employment termination decisions, your $5,000 deductible will be waived.
When should I contact a PACE Pre-Loss attorney?
As soon as you know there's a problem.
- In cases of personal injury, call when you receive a report of an incident.
- For employment cases, contact us as soon as a concern or issue is identified.
Remember, you're entitled to up to $1,000 worth of legal consultation per incident, so don't hesitate to call.
How do I contact PACE for pre-loss assistance?
Simply call the Oregon School Boards Association, 503-588-2800 or 800-578-6722, and ask to speak with a member of the PACE Pre-Loss legal staff:
What can PACE Pre-Loss seminars do for us?
PACE offers convenient on-site seminars at your workplace that cover topics specific to your district, community college or ESD. To arrange an on-site seminar, call the Oregon School Boards Association, 503-588-2800 or 800-578-6722 and ask for Pre-Loss Legal Services.
PACE also offers seminars regionally throughout the year covering topics of general interest in the area of property/casualty such as risk, safety, policy, employment practices and other topics. These seminars are open to all member districts. Watch for brochures and e-mails notifying you about these valuable opportunities.