Our attorneys offer extensive trial experience, having successfully defended numerous liability claims in state and federal court across North Florida. While we pride ourselves on our trial experience and expertise, our attorneys are also skilled negotiators, having favorably resolved countless cases on behalf of clients before trial.  Our trial experience allows us to more accurately evaluate cases and advise our clients.  If settlement is desired, our reputation among the plaintiff’s bar enables us to earn better results at mediation and in negotiations.

We defend against virtually any suit for economic loss, personal injury or property damage at both the state and federal levels.  Among the various categories of general liability claims, we have significant experience in the defense of transportation accident cases, premises liability cases and intentional torts.

Our firm has defended numerous transportation claims involving trucking accidents, automobiles, and more.  Our attorneys are intimately familiar with the wide array of legal issues involved in such claims, including DOT, NTSB, and NHTSA regulations, state and local motor vehicle and transportation statutes, and vicarious liability laws.

Premises liability cases involve accidents that occur due to negligent maintenance, or unsafe and dangerous conditions upon property owned by someone other than the accident victim, often resulting in serious injury or death.  Property owners and business establishments have a duty to provide a safe environment for individuals on their premises.  We have defended claims brought by tenants, employees, contractors, invited guests, and many other individuals injured on our clients’ premises.  Our attorneys have defended cases involving injuries sustained from uneven floor surfaces, poorly marked changes in elevation, slippery surfaces, broken sidewalks, broken steps, and more.  Our attorneys have also been on the forefront of litigation involving hotels, resorts and other businesses which have failed to protect customers from crime on their premises.

Intentional torts are a new and evolving area of the law and our attorneys have the expertise and creativity to analyze and aggressively defend these claims.  There are numerous categories of intentional torts including assault/battery, trespass, conversion and intentional infliction of emotional distress.  These theories are often raised in conjunction with other theories of simple negligence and our firm is always mindful that intentional torts can expose an insured to liability that will not be covered by a policy of insurance. 

Finally, when possible, we help clients seek solutions outside the courtroom, through alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation, and mini-trials.