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Emphasis in motor vehicle and trucking negligence, premises liability, nursing home negligence, neglect and abuse, and medical malpractice.
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Member - Board Certified in Civil Trial Law | N/A |
| Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member - Board Certified in Civil Trial Law | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Nursing Home Committee Chairperson | 2009 - 2009 |
| Southern Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | N/A |
| Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Product Liability Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| ABOTA Foundation | Fellow | N/A |
| Trial Masters | Member | N/A |
| International Society of Barristers | Fellow | N/A |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | International Society of Barristers | 2018 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
| Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil | Supreme Court of Florida | 2018 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2018 |
| Top 10 Product Liability Verdicts in Florida | Top Verdicts | 2017 |
| Top 50 Verdicts in Florida | Top Verdict | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers Magazine | 2017 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil | Supreme Court of Florida | 2015 |
| Trial Master Life Member | Trial Masters | 2015 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend | 2015 |
| Superlawyer | Law & Politics | 2015 |
| Top 100 Litigation Lawyers In Florida | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Advertising Committee - Chair | Florida Bar | 2014 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
| Top 100 Litigation Lawyers In Florida | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Nominee - Judicial Nominating Commission for the 9th Circuit | Florida Bar | 2013 |
| Advertising Committee - Vice Chair | Florida Bar | 2013 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Top Attorneys In Florida | Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine | 2013 |
| Life Fellow | American Board of Trial Advocates | 2013 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2012 |
| Top 100 Litigation Lawyers In Florida | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2012 |
| Orlando's Top Lawyers | Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine | 2012 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Top Lawyers In Florida | Miami Magazine and Wall Street Journal | 2012 |
| Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate | National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Top Lawyers in Orlando | Wall Street Journal | 2011 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2011 |
| Top Lawyers In Orlando | Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine | 2011 |
| Member: Advertising Committee | The Florida Bar | 2010 |
| Blue Ribbon Panel Member - Superlaywers | Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
| Nominee - Judicial Nominating Commission 5th DCA of Florida | Florida Bar Board of Governors | 2010 |
| Florida Legall Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2010 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The National Trial Lawyers | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
| Top Lawyers In Orlando | Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine | 2010 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The National Trial Lawyers | 2009 |
| Nominee - Judicial Nominating Commission for 9th Circuit | Florida Bar | 2009 |
| AV Rated | Martindale Hubbell Law Directory | 2009 |
| Super Lawyer | Law and Politics Magazine | 2009 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2009 |
| Bar Registry Of Preeminent Lawyers | Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell | 2009 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
| AV Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2007 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Law | Florida Bar | 2006 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
| AV Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2006 |
| AV Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2005 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Law | Florida Bar | 2001 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate - Senior Specialist | American Bar Association accredited National Board of Legal Specialty Certification,National Board of Trial Advocacy | 1999 |
| Top Lawyers In America | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 1999 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | The Florida Bar | 1996 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Bachelor's Degree | 1981 |
| Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Coleman v. Simongeli et al | $ 1,300,000 |
| John Doe . Acme Co. | $ 5,270,000 |
| Sheffield v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, Co. | Verdict of $ 6,080,000 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1985 | 08/01/2019 | |
| TN | Active | 2004 | 06/25/2019 | |
| FL | 559857 | Member in Good Standing | 1986 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Briefs - Orange County Bar Association | No Immunity For Car Rental Companies | 2007 |
| American Journal of Nursing | Born Into A Diaper | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Masters of Justice | Common Law Collateral Source Rule in Florida | 2016 |
| Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute | Direct Examination of Expert by Plaintiff | 2016 |
| Annual Convention | Nursing Home Legislative and Case Law Update | 2015 |
| Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute | Cross Examination of Expert By Defense | 2015 |
| Handling Meningitis Claims Teleseminar | Building Your Meningitis Case | 2013 |
| Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues And Answers | Insurance Subrogation | 2008 |
| Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers | Identifying Automotive Defect Cases | 2008 |
| Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers | Retaining Experts | 2008 |
| Adult Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation | What The Court Considers | 2008 |
| Jury Selection In Florida | The Law of Jury Selection | 2007 |
| Jury Selection In Florida | Voir Dire Examination | 2007 |
| Long Term Care Litigation | Fraud And Abuse Claims | 2006 |
| Mass Torts Made Perfect | Keys To Winning Nursing Home Cases | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Walker Miller & Ketcham | 1985 - 1987 |
| Attorney | Gurney & Handley | 1987 - 1992 |
| Attorney | Morgan Colling & Gilbert | 1993 - 2005 |
| Shareholder | Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter | N/A |
