www.wsre.org – A co-presentation of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and WSRE-TV, moderated by WEAR-TV’s Sue Straughan, focused on providing legal guidance in the oil spill claims process. A recent survey of Chamber membership revealed that more than 50% of respondents have realized a minor negative impact from the oil crisis while 28% have realized a major negative impact on their business. 90% of those that responded as having sustained some type of impact on their business have not yet filed a claim with BP. Topics related to the oil spill addressed by local attorneys included: • What is OPA and the Claims Process? Jeremy Branning, Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse • Claims Process — Ray B. Palmer, Esq., The Law Office of Raymond B. Palmer, PA • Class Action Suits — Jason Peterson, Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse • $20 Billion Fund — Jim McKenzie, PA, McKenzie Hall & De La Piedra, PA • Tracking Damages — Matthew Villmer, Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon The informational session, which was not intended to promote or otherwise suggest legal action, was recorded in WSRE’s Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio. Attendees were given the opportunity to ask the legal panel questions after the presentation.On-screen graphics: Chamber logo and WSRE logo, side by side, against an appropriate background: Disclaimer for FCC file: The following is a presentation of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and WSRE-TV. The views and opinions …