News from 2018
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER: Bussey Named Trial Lawyer of the Year 2018 - Defense by Central Florida ABOTA
John W Bussey III (Senior Counsel-Orlando) has been awarded Trial Lawyer of the Year, which is presented each year by the Central Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (CF-ABOTA).
KUHN LAW FIRM PA: Can I Use a “No-Contest” Clause in My Florida Will or Trust?
One of the biggest reasons people make an estate plan is to minimize the potential for litigationamong family members.
FREIDIN BROWN PA: Founding Partner Philip Freidin Named Leading Lawyer
With more than 100 years of combined experience in the realm of personal injury and civil trial litigation, our team at Freidin Brown, P.A. is dedicated to representing our clients in Miami with the highest caliber of legal services.
COHEN & GRIGSBY: Christopher N. Davies Appointed Chair of Florida Bar Board Certification Committee
Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Joshua Levenson Honored with Commitment to Justice Award
Holland & Knight Partner Joshua Levenson was awarded the Commitment to Justice Award from Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) at its 17th Annual For the Public Good event.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig’s Courtney Keller Named to Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40 List
Courtney Keller, a shareholder in the Orlando office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal among the publication’s 2018 “40 Under 40” list.
CLAUSEN & MILLER: Clausen Miller P.C. Expands Its Reach in Florida by Welcoming Orlando Partner Scott Dornstein
Clausen Miller is proud to announce that Scott Dornstein has joined the Firm’s Florida office as a Partner.
Court clerks claim state limitations on courthouse budgets created more problems
Three clerks of court have sued the state Revenue and Fiscal Services departments for what they claim to be an unconstitutional state law that has allowed the State Revenue Estimating Conference to limit the amount of court users' fees that go to the courthouses with the remainder going to the state.
St. Petersburg couple alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg couple is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Chartered financial institution alleges borrower owes $64,000
ORLANDO — A bank is suing a borrower, alleging breach of a promissory note.
Pinellas County nursing home accused of causing patient to suffer sepsis
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a nursing home, alleging negligent supervision.
Parent alleges medical providers' negligence caused son's death
CLEARWATER — A mother is suing medical providers, alleging negligence caused her son's death.
Wholesale distributor alleges roofing contractor owes nearly $46,000
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County wholesale distributor is suing a roofing contractor, alleging breach of contract.
Woman with hip injury can sue Steiner spa company, but not Carnival Cruise Lines, court rules
Woman with hip injury can sue Steiner spa company, but not Carnival Cruise Lines, court rules
Molestation lawsuit against former Holmes County sheriff moved to federal court
Molestation lawsuit against former Holmes County sheriff, jail and former guard moved to federal court
Westgate accuses timeshare company of duping several of its owners into breaching their contracts
The United States District Court in the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, refused to dismiss almost all claims made by Westgate Resorts against a company and its law firm that Westgate said had scammed a number of its timeshare owners.
Court refuses to intervene in family disagreement over man's wrongful death settlement
A court has ruled that it will not intervene in determining who will benefit from a $4.5 million wrong death settlement with the Florida Department of Corrections.
Timeshare exit company called out for allegedly tricking Orange Lake owners trying to get out of their contracts
A court has dismissed some charges in a legal battle between the Orange Lake Country Club and a company alleged to have swindled timeshare owners into breaching their contracts and stopping payments.
Winter Garden property owners allege insurance carrier failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Winter Garden property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Union Park resident alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
CLEARWATER — A Union Park homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.