Best Lawyers Near You in Hollywood, Florida for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
As Managing Partner, Richard P. Cole is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the firm. He is recognized as a Florida Leading Attorney in the areas of personal injury defense law, medical, legal and professional malpractice. Mr. Cole has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers and agents. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from t...
Dale Hightower was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, a town between Tampa and Orlando. He grew up loving adventures on the water, paddling a canoe and fishing alone in nearby lakes. His leadership skills became apparent in his youth as he was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts, Senior Class President at Lakeland High School, and Student Body President at Florida Southern College. He also was elected Student Body President at Cumberland Law School in Alabama. After law school, he began worki...
Gene P. Kissane is a partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices. Mr. Kissane is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated Preeminent attorney. He practices personal injury litigation, transportation litigation, negligent security litigation, premises liability litigation and professional liability litigation, including legal malpractice, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. He has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers an...
Jason Villares is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jason, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samuel Falk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Samuel, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cody Frank is a versatile trial and appellate litigator handling complex, high-stakes lawsuits in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Mr. Frank focuses his practice primarily on state and federal appeals and provides support to trial counsel on dispositive or significant motions. He has substantial experience representing and counseling corporations and individuals across a diverse range of industries on domestic and international matters involving admiralty, insurance cove...
Daniel focuses his practice on complex business tort, and healthcare litigation. He has extensive experience litigating in state and federal courts on a wide variety of issues, including first-and third-party insurance coverage disputes, catastrophic injuries, industrial accidents, automobile claims, and premises liability. Daniel has taken multiple cases to verdict as lead trial counsel. Daniel’s background also includes substantial public-sector service. Before beginning his legal car...
Samuel E. Basch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Samuel E., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dennis J. Egitto, Jr. is a partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach and Key West offices. He practices in the areas of General Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Personal Injury Litigation, Catastrophic Injury, Employment Law, Environmental, Condominium and Homeowners’ Association Law, Liquor Liability Defense, Professional Malpractice, Security Negligence, Marine/Admiralty, Medical Malpractice, Trucking Accident Defense, Sex Trafficking/Human Trafficking Defense,...
Shaun M. Quinn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Shaun M., who practices law in Miramar, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shaun M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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