Our corporate defense firm is known throughout Florida and Puerto Rico for its aggressive protection of America's most well-known companies. Founded in 1992 by one of the state's most experienced and successful defense attorneys, our firm quickly became known as the "go-to" firm for companies frustrated by conventional approaches used by the huge insurance defense firms in Florida and Puerto Rico. Ever wonder what market leaders like 7-Eleven, Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company, Chipotle, eMaxx, Gallagher Bassett, Home Depot, Liberty Mutual, Markel Insurance Marriott, Waste Management, amongst others, know that you don’t?

It’s that our system is the most informative and effective way to manage litigation from beginning to end. Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor has been a leader in the defense of Florida and Puerto Rican businesses for over 30 years.

Our teams of experienced attorneys and paralegals in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Tampa Bay have zealously represented corporate America in over 15,000 personal injury, property damage, and workers’ compensation cases over the years. From conducting thorough investigations to providing aggressive advocacy in the courtroom, our attorneys are recognized as among the most talented legal practitioners in Florida and Puerto Rico. The skilled attorneys at our firm work diligently to provide business partners with practical and advanced solutions to reach their business and legal goals. Our experience, cost-effective litigation practices, and great reputation among attorneys and judges across the state, consistently produce favorable and prompt results for our business partners. We have been recognized by our peers as a "Preeminent Law Firm" in the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register. Our firm’s AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell over THE PAST THREE DECADES indicate we have achieved the highest rank for ethical standards and legal ability;

The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell. South Florida Legal Guide has named many of the firm's partners and attorneys Florida Super Lawyers©, SuperLawyers© Rising Stars and "Top Lawyers in the State" 14 years in a row. Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Edition of BEST LAW FIRMS® and THE Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants.

Management & Demographics
Management & Personnel
Founding Partner
Demographics
Partners
Male: 11
Black / African American: 1
Hispanic / Latinx: 2
White / Caucasian: 8
Associates
Male: 7
Female: 13
Asian: 1
Black / African American: 1
Hispanic / Latinx: 5
White / Caucasian: 12
Multi-Racial: 2
Attorney Management / Department Heads
Male: 2
Female: 1
Hispanic / Latinx: 1
Paralegals
Male: 1
Female: 17
Black / African American: 2
Hispanic / Latinx: 9
White / Caucasian: 8
LGBTQIA+: 1
Non-Legal Employees
Male: 3
Female: 5
Asian: 1
Hispanic / Latinx: 8
Clients
About Our Clients
With offices across Florida, the attorneys at Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor have established a strong list of business partners with which we are proud to be associated. We value our relationships with clients, just as they value the professional yet personal way we approach each case. Whether the issue deals with a claim of employment discrimination, personal injury, products liability, or breach of contract, our corporate and insurance defense lawyers have the skills and background to provide high-quality professional legal services. Contact Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor today to see the difference our client-focused approach to every case can make for you.
Contacts
Contacts
Dale Hightower
Founding Partner
305-539-0909
Christopher Stratton
Senior Partner -Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Daniel Novigrod
Managing Partner -Miami
305.539.0909
Lee Kantor
Managing Partner - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Scott Plankey
Managing Partner - Tampa
727-209-1373
Michael Costello
Managing Partner - Orlando
407.352.4240
Herb Uzzi
Partner - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Michael Greene
Partner - Orlando
407-352-4240
Charles S. Thompson
Partner - Miami
305-539-0909
Ryan P. Denish
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Hope G.M. Pawlowski
Associate - Orlando
407-352-4240
Nixon J. Alcantara
Associate - Miami
305-539-0909
Gabriele A. Bodanza
Associate - Tampa
727-209-1373
Sophia E.D. Philor
Associate - Miami
305-539-0909
Aaron A. Hussaini
Associate - Orlando
407-352-4240
Marc S. Buschman
Partner - Miami
305-539-0909
Ryan O'Leary
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Joshua J. Arbogast
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Carlos A. Flores
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Diane N. Suarez
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Sacha N. Baychoo
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Jean Strickland
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Azul Rosales
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Abdias J. Montelus
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833-2022
Gabriela Abreu
Associate - Palm Beach
561-833.2022
Sergio Torres
Associate - Miami
305-539-0909
Mylena O. Chin-See
Associate - Miami
305-539-0909

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  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Insurance Law
  • Leisure and Hospitality Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Transportation Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

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