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Tips for Florida Bar Exam Success

If possible, treat studying like a job. Start at 8:30, take a lunch break, and finish at 5:00; take weekends off. There is such a thing as too much studying! Make a list of what you want to accomplish in a day and cross items off as you go. If you feel like you just […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Two Associate Attorneys Promoted To Partner

Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd expanded their leadership team, promoting two associate attorneys to Partner in January. Heather E. Sosnowski Heather E. Sosnowski has been a member of the Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd team for over a decade. Her practice involves representing employers, carriers and third-party administrators in the defense of claims filed under […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Nicholas Bussé Prevails in Auto Accident Case

Attorney Nicholas Bussé recently prevailed on a Motion for Final Summary Judgment in a two-count automobile accident case wherein Plaintiff alleged she was injured as a result of a rear-end collision caused by Defendants. Nicholas argued the Defendants did not owe Plaintiff a duty of care for the accident. Plaintiff further attempted to amend their […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment for Supermarket Retailer

Christopher Mueller and John Kessenich obtained a favorable summary judgment on behalf of a supermarket retailer for complete indemnity from a contractor performing work on the premises. The Plaintiff was injured after slipping on rain water that entered the store through a temporary wall erected by the contractor during renovation work. The court found that […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Taylor Day Law Volunteers for HabiJax

If you ever get the chance to volunteer with HabiJax on one of their local projects, take it! The Taylor Day Law team had a blast helping to make a house into a home for one deserving family. We jumped at the opportunity to get away from our desks (and get a little dirty) while […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Attorney Spotlight: Justice T. Elvish

Justice Elvish, originally from Canada, moved to Florida in 2014. She received her BA in Political Science from the University of South Florida followed by her JD from Florida Coastal School of Law, where she graduated 8th in her class. At Taylor Day Law, Justice’s practice areas include PIP Benefits and Automobile Accident Defense. Get […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

2023 Construction Law Compendium (Florida)

This Compendium provides a synopsis of significant case law or statutes involving: 2023 Construction Law Compendium (Florida) This 2023 Compendium update was designed to serve as a single resource regarding important construction law issues. I. Mechanic’s Lien Basics Generally, the term “mechanic’s lien,” refers to a […]

Job Fickett

Negligence Claims Against A Decedent’s Estate Barred If Not Brought Within Two Years Of Decedent’s Death

On June 29, 2023, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of an insured’s estate and former employer that claims for negligence must be dismissed as they were not brought within two years pursuant to Florida Probate Statutes. In Samantha Elain Tsuji, et al., v. H. Bart Fleet, etc. et al., No. SC2021-1255 (Fla. 2023), […]

Shaw Ashley

Establishing Citizenship for Removal Purposes at the Pre-suit Stage

More often, insurance companies are asking defense counsel to explore whether removal of uninsured motorist lawsuits to federal court is appropriate when it appears diversity jurisdiction may be applicable. For federal courts to exercise diversity jurisdiction, the amount in controversy must exceed $75,000 and complete diversity of citizenship must exist. The party seeking to invoke […]

Job Fickett