The Florida Defense Lawyers Association was formed in April 1967 to represent the interests of lawyers in private practice whose focus was primarily the defense of civil matters. Over 1000 strong, FDLA now extends membership to lawyers employed by public agencies and private corporations.
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5727 NW 7th St
Miami, Florida 33126, US
FDLA congratulates member Randy Lipkien on joining the Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Miami office! #FDLA #MemberNews #Congratulations #DefenseAttorney #Lawyers
Welcome Randy Lipkien tour Miami office! Randy focuses his practice in arbitration and mediation, construction, and liability matters. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zvieUp #FloridaLaw #MiamiLaw #ConstructionLaw #LiabilityLaw
🎆 Happy 4th of July from the FDLA! 🎇 As we gather to celebrate our nation's independence, let's remember the values of freedom, justice, and unity that make our country great. We wish you all a day filled with joy, laughter, and safety as you enjoy time with family and friends. May this Independence Day inspire us all to continue working towards a brighter future together. Have a safe and happy holiday! #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #FDLA #CelebrateSafely
Congratulations to FDLA Past President Kansas Gooden on her appointment as a judge on the Third District Court of Appeal. Judge Gooden is an excellent addition to the court, and the FDLA is proud to call her a friend and a Past President.
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Well that’s a wrap on the 2024 FLCC conference put on by the amazing team at the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. It’s been a fun and productive one for sure! Hope to see y’all again real soon! A special thanks from the Seaside Claims Services® team to the salsa queen Ana Ramos, the culinary legend Elaine Walter the legal eagle Frank Pierce and last but certainly not least….the hardest working beach bum in north FL Rebecca Vickers for all you do for the association. Y’all are rockstars in our book! 🤙🏻
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Congratulations to William Peterfriend of Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend, our exclusive law firm member for the entire State of Florida for having his skills and experience recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Bill is going to be an exceptional President for the group, and is certain to lead the way through 2025.
Please join us in congratulating Fort Lauderdale Co-Managing Partner William Peterfriend in being named President-Elect for 2024-2025 of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA). He accepted his nomination on June 7, 2024 at the Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando, Florida. Bill Peterfriend previously has served on the FDLA’s Board of Directors since 2021 and as the Secretary-Treasurer from 2023-2024. Luks, Santaniello has had several partners that served as past Presidents of the FDLA and many of its attorneys are members of the association.
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Galloway Associate Athina Lehovitis, Esq. has been awarded the 2024 James A. Dixon Young Lawyer Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association at their annual Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando. The Young Lawyer award honors an exceptional young lawyer who goes above and beyond to show promise and leadership in the FDLA. Athina first joined our firm as a legal assistant and paralegal before beginning her law practice in 2021, focusing on insurance defense and coverage. A first generation Greek-American, she speaks Greek fluently and brings a meticulous attention to detail while representing her clients. Athina has significantly contributed to wins and positive outcomes for our clients in Florida. Galloway Director Nicole Fluet, Athina's colleague in the Tampa office, received this award in 2020. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and for a stellar representation of our firm! Congratulations, Athina! #FDLA #FLCC #YoungLawyer #FloridaLawyer #Insurance #GallowayLawFirm #LegalExcellence
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InQuis has enjoyed the opportunity to sponsor FDLA's 2024 FLCC event! Our founder, Jud Wooddy and expert, Michael Fryar were able to speak alongside attorney, Danielle Boring on the top things attorneys should look out for when reviewing a Life Care Plan. Thank you, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, for a great conference. We look forward to seeing everyone at future FDLA events.
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Florida Defense Lawyers Association is supporting the Humane Society of Marion County during FLCC at Disney's Yachtclub. We are excited to support this incredible shelter!
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Our own VP of Casualty Claims Terra Willhelm, Managing Trial Attorney Will Woods, and Sr. Trial Attorneys Kyle McNeal and Denise Lubliner are representing Frank Winston Crum Insurance at the 2024 Florida Liability Claims Conference hosted by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA). Terra and Will both serve as Committee Chairs within the FDLA, with Will and Denise presenting at this year’s event. Thank you to the FDLA and the FLCC for having us!