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Eric has routinely worked as both Plaintiff’s Counsel and a Defense Attorney for some of Florida's largest insurance companies. This expereince allows him to understand the unique demands and perspective of both sides of a case. He has extensive experience in civil, litigation and insurance claims management and his background in construction science has provided a wealth of knowledge and resources to his clients.
Eric received his Associate of Arts degree in Communications, magna cum laude, from Gulf Coast State College and his Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Communication, magna cum laude, from Florida State University. Eric then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from Faulkner University and is currently enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University working towards completion of his Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety Management.
| Eric Ray Garmon: | Member at The Williams, Syfrett, & Garmon, PLLC. |
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502 Harmon Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 |
| Phone: | 850-684-4000 |
| Fax: | 850-784-7756 |
| Office Hours: | |
| Offices: |
Williams, Syfrett, & Garmon, PLLC.
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First and Third Party Insurance
Construction Defect and Lien Law
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Eagle Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| Bay County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Bay County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| International Association of Chiefs of Police, Legal Officers Section | Member | 2018 - 1900 |
| International Association of Chiefs of Police, Legal Officers Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - 2019 |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 2019 - 2019 |
| Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Member | 2019 - 1900 |
| National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors | Member | 2019 - 1900 |
| Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Member | N/A |
| National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
| Top Attorney | Florida Magazine | 2020 |
| Top Attorney | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2019 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
| Best of Bay 2018; Best Attorney - Finalist | Panama City News Herald | 2019 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | American Academy of Attorneys | 2019 |
| Best of Bay 2018; Best Attorney - Finalist | Panama City News Herald | 2018 |
| Best of Bay 2018; Best Law Firm - Finalist | Panama City News Herald | 2018 |
| Rising Star | American Institute of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2017 |
| Best Law Firm | Panama City Living - Readers Choice Award | 2016 |
| Fellow - Ellen Brooks Merit for Public Service | Public Interest Law Society | 2016 |
| Fellow - Community Service Merit | Public Interest Law Society | 2016 |
| Fellow - Merit of Pro Bono Achievement | Public Interest Law Society | 2016 |
| Best Law Firm | Panama City Living - Readers Choice Award | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| J.R. Arnold High School | Diploma | 2002 |
| Gulf Coast State College | AA - Associate of Arts | 2012 |
| Florida State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2013 |
| Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2016 |
| FEMA - Emergency Management Institute | Certificate: National Response Framework, An Introduction | 2019 |
| Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Water Restoration Technician | 2019 |
| FEMA - Emergency Management Institute | Certificate: Intro to National Incident Management | 2019 |
| The Property Loss Appraisal Network | Certification: Property Loss Appraiser | 2019 |
| FEMA - Emergency Management Institute | Emergency Planning | 2019 |
| Hurriclaim Training Academy | Professional Property Insurance Adjuster Designation (PPIA) | 2019 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Contractual Dispute | Storage Fees held invalid |
| Eviction | Property Vacated Without Issue |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 126724 | Member in Good Standing | 2017 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HG.org Global Legal Resources | If Disaster Strikes Are You Properly Insured? | 2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| A-Team Bay County Member Meeting | Topics in First Party Insurance | 2019 |
| Investing in Florida Real Estate | Assignment of Benefits, Clouds on Title, and Other Associated Risks | 2019 |
| Estate Planning Seminar | Basic Estate Planning: An Introduction | 2018 |
| A-Team Weekly Meeting | Florida Homestead: Beyond Taxes | 2018 |
| Guest Speaker | Me, Myself, and [I]nsurance | 2017 |
| Weekly Meeting | Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage | 2017 |
| Club Meeting | Communication in the Legal Profession | 2017 |
| Mock Trial | Courtroom Legal Practice | 2017 |
| Police Instructor Course | Insurance Coverage: What You Need to Know | 2016 |
| Weekly Meeting | Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff | Bay County Sheriff's Office | 2005 - 2006 |
| Traffic Homicide Investigator | Panama City Police Department | 2006 - 2011 |
| Owner | AAA Investigations and Consulting | 2011 - 2013 |
| Law Clerk | Perry & Young, P.A. | 2014 - 2017 |
| Owner | The Garmon Law Firm, PLLC | 2017 - 2018 |
| Attorney | Perry & Young, P.A. | 2017 - 2017 |
| Adjunct Professor | Gulf Coast State College | 2018 - 1900 |
| Disaster Recovery Attorney | Ged Lawyers, LLP | 2018 - 2020 |
| Associate Attorney | Warner Law Firm, P.A. | 2018 - 2019 |
| Adjunct Professor | Gulf Coast State College | N/A |
| Reserve Police Officer | Bay County School District Safety and Security | N/A |
| Reserve Police Officer | Bay County School District Safety and Security | 2019 - 1900 |
| Partner | Syfrett & Garmon, P.A. | 2020 - 1900 |
| Partner | Syfrett & Garmon, P.A. | N/A |
