MEMBERS OF FIRM
Lee D. Gunn, IV (Principal) admitted to bar, 1983, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S., 1980; J.D., 1982); St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford, England. Phi Delta Phi. Director, Moot Court. First Place Best Brief, Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Tournament, Florida Bar Convention, 1982. Listed in: Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; University of Florida Hall of Fame; Florida Blue Key. Author: "Life Care Planning: A Defense Perspective," NARPS Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2 and 3, April, 1994; "Recent Developments in Florida's Access to Courts," Florida Bar Journal, Nov. 1983; "Debra P. v. Turlington: Due Process Enters the Classroom, But How Far?" 11 J.L. & Educ. 573, Oct., 1982. Co-Author: "Florida's Adoption of the Market Share Products Liability TheoryDrugs and Beyond," Florida Bar Journal, March, 1991. Paper, "Life Care Planning: A Defense Perspective," American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, National Convention, May, 1995. Lecturer: Joint Tortfeasor Liability, How to Use Messmer, FDLA Trial Lawyers Summit II, 1992, Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite - 2007, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine - 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Presentation: "Dealing with the Upside Down Policyholder" FAPIA Summer Conference, 2009. Member: The Florida Bar; American Board of Trial Advocacy, ATLA (Insurance Bad Faith Subcommittee); Florida Justice Association (Eagle); National Board of Trial Advocacy. American Inns of Court. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Practice Areas: Insurance Law; Products Liability; Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; First and Third Party Insurance; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Mediation; Property Insurance Coverage.Email: Lee D. Gunn, IV
Martin W. Palmer (Attorney) born Louisville, Kentucky; admitted to bar, 1998, Florida. Education: University of Kentucky (B.A., 1995; J.D., magna cum laude, 1998). Marty Palmer is a seasoned trial attorney with experience in all phases of trial practice, including property litigation, serious personal injury and medical malpractice. Mr. Palmer was named amongst the Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2009. He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Kentucky College of Law and a B.S. from the University of Kentucky. Member: Hillsborough County and American (Member, Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Property Insurance Coverage; Property Insurance; Commercial Insurance; Personal Injury; Accidents; Wrongful Death; Plaintiffs Personal Injury.Email: Martin W. Palmer
Michael J. Vitoria (Attorney) born Tampa, Florida, July 15, 1971; admitted to bar, 1998, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: University of South Florida (B.S., 1993); Stetson University (M.B.A.; J.D., 1997). Phi Delta Phi. Recipient, James A. Dixon Young Lawyers Award, 2008. Law Clerk to Hon. James M. Barton, II and Hon. Marva Crenshaw. Bay Area Legal Services of Hillsborough County, Florida. Chair, FDLA Products Liability Committee, 2005-2008. Member: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Florida Justice Association; Tampa Bay Trial Lawyer's Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Association of Property & Casualty Claims Professionals; Florida Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; Marketing Insurance Claims Association. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Litigation; Property Insurance; First and Third Party Insurance; Insurance Coverage; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability; Transportation; Premises Liability.Email: Michael J. Vitoria
ASSOCIATE
Scott A. Arthur (Associate) born Newport Beach, California; admitted to bar, 2005, Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.A., with honors, 2002); Georgetown University (J.D., 2005). Scott Arthur's practice is focused on civil litigation, including cases involving insurance coverage, serious personal injury, and medical malpractice. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Arthur's work as a legal research assistant for Georgetown's eminent facility has given him broad experience in researching and analyzing an array of legal issues. His undergraduate study in economics provides a background allowing for a better understanding of financial issues and what motivates the conduct of corporate defendants. Member: Hillsborough County; The Florida Bar (Member, Young Lawyers Division); Florida Justice Association. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; First and Third Party Insurance; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Property Insurance Coverage; Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Products Liability.Email: Scott A. Arthur