Attorney Spotlight

Summary Judgment – Orange County, FL
Nicholas Bussé recently obtained final summary judgment in a premises liability case on behalf of a multinational corporation in Orange County, Florida. Plaintiff suit stemmed from an allegation that she slipped on water that entered her hotel room from under the hotel door. Plaintiff claims the water originated from pressure washing services being performed by […]
Uninsured/Underinsured motorist
There is a growing trend in which plaintiffs are seeking to recover Uninsured/Underinsured motorist (“UM”) coverage under a “stacking” framework, intending to combine the coverage of the other vehicle policies he or she owns, despite those policies being designated as “non-stacking.” This is improper under most insurance contracts and Florida case law. In general, UM […]
Taylor Day Law Welcomes Six Attorneys To Staff
CHRISTOPHER L. CRAUN received a bachelor’s degree from David Lipscomb University, a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Juris Doctorate degree from The Cumberland School of Law of Samford University. During his career, Christopher worked as an Assistant State Attorney and opened a solo law practice where […]
Outdoor Recreation and the Decline of the Assumption of the Risk Doctrine
Floridians love the outdoors. Our state’s warm climate and abundant natural resources make it a prime location for outdoor recreational activities, drawing significant participation in outdoor activities. While known for its sandy beaches, golf courses, and amusement parks, many more closely associate Florida with vast wilderness, sprawling marshes, underwater caves, and open waterways.  If you […]
The Impact of Zoom on Florida Statute § 47.122
When Florida lawmakers enacted § 47.122 allowing venue transfers “for the convenience of parties or witnesses, or in the interest of justice,” they couldn’t have anticipated a world where trials could be conducted from the comfort of your own home. They certainly couldn’t have anticipated that a cat lawyer would make an appearance[1] ready to […]
Christopher J. Mueller – Active Member of the AAA-ICDR Roster
Christopher J. Mueller has been appointed to the Construction Industry Panels of Arbitrators and Mediators by the American Arbitration Association. Joining a panel of highly qualified, diverse, and experienced attorneys, Chris will serve as a neutral arbitrator in construction matters.
Favorable Verdict Orange County FL
John Kessenich and Shaw Ashley recently obtained a favorable verdict for clients after a two-week trial in a rear-end auto accident matter in Orange County, Florida. The Plaintiff had extensive treatment, including a cervical fusion, lumbar spinal cord stimulator, and knee arthroscopic surgery. Plaintiff was further recommended for multiple future surgeries. The Defense admitted partial […]
Michael Cox Speaks At ALFAI Regional Seminar
During ALFA International‘s Hospitality & Retail Practice Group Regional Seminar, Michael Cox will present “Curb Your Enthusiasm: Whether Tort Reform In Practice Is A Silver Bullet Or Overpromising Politics”. Speakers and panelists will explore the practical results of tort reform and the lessons to be learned in order to enact meaningful reform in the future.