About Darryl L. Gavin

Darryl Gavin focuses his practice on insurance coverage and bad faith. He represents insurance companies against coverage claims involving homeowners, property disputes, automobile, life and commercial general liability policies. In conjunction with his insurance coverage and bad faith practice, he is routinely called upon to handle appeals on behalf of his clients.

Community

•Trinity Lutheran Church and School - Elder

Awards & Honors

•Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2013-2026

Articles & Presentations

•Presenter, 'First Party Claim Handling and Insurer Bad Faith,' Claims Education Conference, May 2019
•The Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and the hiring, discipline and termination of employees - Speaker

Darryl's News and Insights

08.21.2025
Firm News

27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...

08.15.2024
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Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones...

08.17.2023
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Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys with Managing Partner Frank Sheppard Named Lawyer of the Year

ORLANDO, FL - August 17, 2023 - Best Lawyers has...

08.19.2022
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23 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2023

Orlando, Fla., August 18, 2022 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

08.19.2021
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Eighteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2022

ORLANDO - August 19, 2021 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

02.04.2021
Events

Taking Depositions

RumbergerKirk hosted a series of virtual workshops for Florida A&M...

09.23.2020
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RumbergerKirk Returns to FAMU Law to Provide Virtual Workshops on Legal Hot Topics

For the second consecutive year, RumbergerKirk will host a series...

08.20.2020
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18 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2021

ORLANDO, FL - August 20, 2020 - Eighteen RumbergerKirk attorneys...

12.18.2019
Firm News

Defense Verdict for Anchor Property and Casualty Insurance

RumbergerKirk attorneys Darryl Gavin and team obtained a defense verdict...

08.15.2019
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Nineteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2020

RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce that nineteen of its attorneys...

 

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Areas of Law

  • Insurance
  • Other 6
    • Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
    • Employment and Labor
    • Pesticides and Pest Control
    • Motor Vehicles
    • Retail and Hospitality
    • Manufacturing

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Notable Cases: D. Maria Garcia vs. Anchor Property
    Casualty Insurance Company: Darryl Gavin
    Maggie S
    ers obtained a defense verdict in Miami-Dade Circuit Court in D. Maria Garcia vs. Anchor Property
    Casualty Insurance Company. The case arose from an alleged plumbing backup in two bathrooms of Plaintiff's home, in which the carrier denied the claim based on Plaintiff's failure to comply with the homeowners policy's conditions. Specifically, Plaintiff failed to preserve any evidence of the alleged backups
    failed to allow the carrier to inspect the allegedly damaged cast-iron pipe prior to its removal
    disposal. Plaintiff was seeking over $100,000 in repairs due to the alleged category 3 blackwater loss, including replacement of the entire cast-iron pipe system
    the flooring throughout her home. After deliberating for 12 minutes, the jury returned the verdict in the Defendant's favor on December 11, 2019.
    Fr
    esen v. County of Brevard: 800 So. 2d 757 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001)
    The court ruled in favor of client
    held that the County's public nudity ordinance did not violate the equal protection clause.
    Martinez v. American Airlines, Inc.: 74 F. 3d 247 (11th Cir. 1996)
    The court ruled in favor of client
    held that airline owed no continuing duty of care to passenger for period between arrival at destination
    scheduled return.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Florida
    U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    U.S. District Courts of Florida (Northern, Middle, Southern)
    Memberships

    Professional

    •Orange County Bar Association
    •The Florida Bar

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Florida State University, College of Law
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    Florida State University
    Class of 1984
    B.S.
    Finance and Risk-Management Insurance
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Lakeland, Florida, March 1, 1961

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Darryl L. Gavin is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Darryl L. Gavin has a 4.3 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association has 87 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Darryl L. Gavin attended Florida State University, College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association was established in 1978.