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Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400
300 South Orange Avenue (32801), P.O. Box 1873
Orlando, Florida 32802 (Orange Co.)
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(Main Office) Statement of PracticeTrials and Appellate Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Commercial Litigation Practice, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation. Products Liability Practice including Automotive, Tire, Chemical, Heavy Equipment, Industrial and Household Equipment, Recreational Vehicle, Marine, Aviation, Breach of Warranty, and Lemon Law. Healthcare, Medical Malpractice Practice including Healthcare Litigation, Nursing Home Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Professional Liability Practice including Legal and Accounting Malpractice. Toxic Torts Practice including Asbestos Litigation, Pesticide Litigation, and other Toxic Tort Defense. Construction Litigation Practice including Construction and Surety Law, Construction Defects, and Construction Litigation. Government Affairs Practice including Government Agency, State Legislative, Investigations by State Enforcement Authorities, Qui Tam Litigation and Amusement Park Liability Practice. Labor and Employment Law Practice including Employment, Wrongful Termination, and Sexual Harassment. Admiralty and Maritime Law Practice including Marine Insurance, Maritime Products Liability, and Recreational Boating Law. Education Law Practice including School Law, School Board Defense, and Title IX Discrimination. Insurance and Insurance Defense Practice including Casualty, Automotive, Property, First and Third Party Insurance, Extra-Contractual and Bad Faith Claims, Insurance Coverage, Excess, and Reinsurance. Year Established: 1978
Firm Size: 78
Representative Clients:Automotive: American Isuzu Motors, Inc.
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Ferrari North America, Inc.
General Motors Corp.
Honda North America, Inc.
Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motors of America, Inc.
Nissan North America, Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Yokohama Tire Corp.
AddressLincoln Plaza, Suite 1400
300 South Orange Avenue (32801) P.O. Box 1873
Orlando, FL 32802, (Orange Co.)
PhonePhone: 407-872-7300
Fax: 407-841-2133
Websitehttp://www.rumberger.com
Firm/Affiliate OfficesBirmingham, Alabama: Lakeshore Park Plaza 2204 Lakeshore Drive Suite 125 35209-6739. Telephone: 205-327-5550. Fax: 205-326-6786.
Miami, Florida: Brickell Bayview Centre Suite 3000 80 Southwest 8th Street 33130-3047. Telephone: 305-358-5577. Fax: 305-371-7580.
Tallahassee, Florida: 215 South Monroe Street Suite 130 P.O. Box 10507 32302-2507. Telephone: 850-222-6550. Fax: 850-222-8783.
Tampa, Florida: 100 North Tampa Street Suite 2000 P.O. Box 3390 33601. Telephone: 813-223-4253. Fax: 813-221-4752.
William L. Kirk, Jr. (Member) admitted to bar, 1968, Florida; 1970, U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Education: Stetson University (B.A., 1965); University of Florida (J.D., 1968). (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation; Aviation Law; Aviation Litigation.Email: William L. Kirk, Jr.
Lori Jean Caldwell (Member) admitted to bar, 1978, Florida; 1981, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Education: University of Florida (B.A., with high honors, 1974); Duke University (J.D., 1978). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith; Employment Law; Professional Liability; Casualty Insurance Defense.Email: Lori Jean Caldwell
J. Scott Kirk (Member) born Sanford, Florida, August 9, 1951; admitted to bar, 1976, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1984, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Stetson University (B.A., 1973; J.D., 1976). Practice Areas: Casualty Insurance Defense; Products Liability; Admiralty and Maritime Law; Labor and Employment.Email: J. Scott Kirk
Francis H. Sheppard (Member) born Pensacola, Florida, February 4, 1960; admitted to bar, 1984, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; 1988, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; 1994, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Florida State University (B.S., cum laude, 1981; J.D., with honors, 1984). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Labor and Employment; Professional Liability.Email: Francis H. Sheppard
Ernest H. Eubanks, Jr. (Member) admitted to bar, 1986, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: University of Florida (B.A., 1979); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., cum laude, 1986). Practice Areas: Products Liability.Email: Ernest H. Eubanks, Jr.
Douglas B. Brown (Member) admitted to bar, 1977, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida including Trial Bar; 1981, Georgia. Education: Emory University (B.A., in History, 1973); Florida State University (M.A., History, 1974; J.D., with high honors, 1977); Emory University (LL.M., in Litigation, 1986). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation.Email: Douglas B. Brown
Darryl L. Gavin (Member) born Lakeland, Florida, March 1, 1961; admitted to bar, 1987, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Polk Community College (A.A., 1981); Florida State University (B.S., 1984; J.D., with honors, 1987). Practice Areas: Professional Liability; Products Liability; Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Defense; Labor and Employment.Email: Darryl L. Gavin
David B. Shelton (Member) admitted to bar, 1987, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Earlham College (B.A., with honors, 1984); Ohio State University (J.D., with honors, 1987). Languages: German. Practice Areas: Appellate Practice; Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Defense.Email: David B. Shelton
Daniel J. Gerber (Member) admitted to bar, 1988, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1991, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida; 1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: University of Florida (B.A., 1985; J.D., 1988). Practice Areas: Chemical and Toxic Substance; Toxic Torts; Government Affairs; Commercial Litigation; Environmental Law; Pesticide Litigation.Email: Daniel J. Gerber
Suzanne M. Barto Hill (Member) born Buffalo, New York, October 27, 1963; admitted to bar, 1990, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Florida (B.S., with high honors, 1986; J.D., with honors, 1989). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Professional Liability; Securities Litigation; Employment Litigation.Email: Suzanne M. Barto Hill
Wendy Vomacka (Member) admitted to bar, 1982, Florida and U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. Education: Hollins College (B.A., 1974); University of Florida (J.D., cum laude, 1981). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Commercial Litigation; Mediation; Casualty Insurance Defense.Email: Wendy Vomacka
Charles P. Mitchell (Member) admitted to bar, 1989, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Davidson College (B.A., 1986); University of Florida (J.D., with honors, 1989). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation.Email: Charles P. Mitchell
David C. Willis (Member) admitted to bar, 1985, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: University of Central Florida (B.S.B.A., 1981); University of Florida (J.D., 1984). (Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Appellate Practice; Professional Liability.Email: David C. Willis
Michael D. Begey (Member) admitted to bar, 1997, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: University of Central Florida (B.A., summa cum laude, 1993); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., magna cum laude, 1997). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Commercial Litigation; Aviation Law; Aviation Litigation; Professional Liability.Email: Michael D. Begey
Candy L. Messersmith (Member) born Hollywood, Florida, May 8, 1970; admitted to bar, 1999, Florida; 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Florida International University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1996); University of Florida (J.D., with high honors, 1999). Order of the Coif. Member, University of Florida Law Review. Law Clerk to: Chief Justice Charles Wells, Florida Supreme Court. Member: Orange County and Federal Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Insurance Coverage; Bad Faith Defense; Products Liability; Casualty Insurance Defense.Email: Candy L. Messersmith
OF COUNSELLeon H. Handley (Of Counsel) born 1927; admitted to bar, 1951, Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S.B.A., with honors, 1949; J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1951). Practice Areas: General Practice; Trial Practice.
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