Jerry Dean Hamilton is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, products liability litigation, hospitality law and 4 other areas of law. Jerry received a B.B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years. Jerry practices at Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel LLP in Miami, FL and 1 other location.
Notable Verdicts and Trial Experience
Obtained defense verdict where plaintiff was injured in a restaurant, had multiple neck surgeries and claimed she could no longer be gainfully employed. Plaintiff's demand was $7 million.
Obtained defense verdict in a Jones Act trial (standard of care is slight negligence), where plaintiff claimed that his work was unreasonably dangerous which led to a three level cervical fusion and resultant medical malpractice claim. Plaintiff's demand was $6 million.
Obtained defense verdict in jury trial in medical malpractice case alleging unnecessary surgery and additionally, that neck surgeries fell below the standard of care. Member: Dade County (Member: Board of Directors, 1998-2001, 2002-2004; Judicial Campaign Practices Commission), Palm Beach County, American (National Officer, 1990) and National Bar Associations; John Marshall Bar Association (President, 1990); Defense Research Institute; Caribbean Bar Association (Founding Member and President); The Propeller Club; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute; Mariners Club; Maritime Law Association of United States (Member, Cruise Line Committee).
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