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Blog Posts | North State Deli: A New Outbreak of COVID-19 Litigation?
May 27, 2025 | By T. Nicholas Goanos, Roman Harper, Malcolm Lewis, CIPP/US
Civil-authority “stay-at-home” orders issued in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic were just one layer of the outbreak’s sweeping impact…
Blog Posts | HB 1551 is Bad for Florida
March 18, 2025 | By Matthew Lavisky
Sometimes, a bill comes clad in sheep’s clothing. But to borrow words from Justice Scalia, “this wolf comes as a…
Blog Posts | Order Denying Motion to Dismiss under Florida’s Notice of Intent Statute Reviewable by Certiorari
Sep 20, 2024 | By Vincent Fernandez
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal recently exercised its discretionary jurisdiction and granted review of an order denying a carrier’s…
Blog Posts, News | Claimants Can’t Have Their Cake and Eat it Too
Aug 12, 2024 | By Fay Ryan
Eleventh Circuit Judicially Estops Claimant From Recovering Intentional Tort Judgment Under Errors and Omission Liability Policy In a rarely seen…
Blog Posts, News | As The Pip World Turns: Insurance Carriers Do Not Have To Pay 100% Of The Billed Amounts Under Section 627.736, Florida Statutes
May 07, 2024 | By Kathy Maus, J. Blake Hunter
A plethora of litigation exists in Florida’s state and federal courts regarding the amounts an insurance carrier must reimburse a…
Blog Posts, News | Scheduling, Compliance, and Liaison Tasks under the Professional Services Exclusion
April 22, 2024 | By Kathy Maus
Although a construction manager’s scheduling and liaison responsibilities do not require specialized training, such tasks may be sufficiently related to…
Blog Posts, News | Analyzing AOBs: Are the Courts Splitting Hairs or Seeking Statutory Compliance?
Feb 23, 2024
So many things in life can be randomly assembled and made to function seamlessly: puzzle pieces for your five-year-old, online…
Blog Posts, News | Third District Court of Appeal Joins Debate Over Retroactive Application of Florida Statute 627.70152’s Presuit Notice Provision
Feb 21, 2024 | By Vincent Fernandez
On February 14, 2024, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, in Fernando Cantens and Ana Marie Cantens v. Certain Underwriters…
Blog Posts | Tear-Out Costs Get Torn Out Again
Oct 04, 2023 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III
On September 13, 2023, the Third District Court of Appeal released its opinion in People’s Trust Insurance Company v. Banks.1…
Blog Posts, News | Insurers May be on-the-hook for Pre-Suit Attorney’s Fees, but Can Avoid Them by Considering Pre-Suit Settlement
September 5, 2023 | By Michael Montgomery, Vincent Fernandez
Tendering policy limits to an insured in response to a Notice of Intent to Litigate, under section 627.70152, Florida…
eALERTS | Humidifiers and Ceramic Mugs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Jun 23, 2023
The Consumer Safety Product Commission (CSPC) has recalled the items listed. All subrogation professionals should make a note of these recalls. Visit…
Blog Posts | Effective immediately: Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530(a) applies to certain non-final orders
May 08, 2023 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Most trial lawyers tend to use reconsideration and rehearing interchangeably. But until recently they served very different purposes. Motions for…
Blog Posts | A Matter of Means and Methods: Florida Appellate Court Upholds Retroactive Presuit Notice Requirement
May 03, 2023 | By Vincent Fernandez
The presuit notice requirements of section 627.70152, Florida Statutes, are procedural in nature and, therefore, apply retroactively to insurance policies…
News | Carol Rooney appointed the Chair-Elect for the ABA -TIPS APPELLATE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
May 02, 2023
Join us in congratulating Tampa Partner Carol Rooney for being appointed the Chair-Elect, 2023-2024 for the ABA – Tort, Trial…
Blog Posts | Confined to the Four Corners by the Rules of Contract Interpretation
Apr 26, 2023 | By Vincent Fernandez
A Review of Shiloh Christian Center v. Aspen Specialty Insurance Company The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that…
Podcasts | SUBRO SENSE PODCAST S04E03 | FLORIDA’S TORT REFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON SUBROGATION
Apr 25, 2023 | By Aaron Jacobs, Matthew Peaire
HB 837 was introduced to the Florida House of Representatives on February 15, 2023, and was signed into law on…
Blog Posts | Stateless Amber Heard: The Legal Loophole to Avoid Being Sued in Federal Court
Apr 20, 2023
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial captured the world’s attention in 2022. Two years after the couple divorced, Heard described surviving…
News | Butler Presents the Insurance Law Book Award for 2023
April 7, 2023 | By Scott Katz
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP proudly sponsored the Insurance Law Book Award for 2022-23 at Stetson University College of Law in…
eALERTS | Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Mar 31, 2023
This recall involves all 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The self-balancing scooters/hoverboards have two wheels with light-up hubcaps and come…
Blog Posts | Effective immediately: jury requests to review testimony in civil cases is governed by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.453
Mar 31, 2023 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Previously, the Second District Court of Appeal extended to civil cases the holding in Hazuri v. State, 91 So. 3d…
Blog Posts | TO FEE OR NOT TO FEE, THAT IS THE QUESTION (PART II)
Mar 30, 2023 | By J. Blake Hunter
An issue that remains contentious is whether the Supplementary Payments provisions in the general liability policy provide coverage for attorney’s…
News | Butler Awarded “Top Workplaces” for the 8th Year in a Row
March 29, 2023
Our employees are the strength of our business, and we are proud to be a “Top Workplace” Winner by the…
Blog Posts | Sweeping Changes to “Bad Faith” in Florida
Mar 28, 2023 | By J. Blake Hunter
After twelve (12) years of effort, and in what now seems like a blink of an eye during this legislative…
Blog Posts | Florida’s Tort Reform and its Impact on Subrogation
Mar 24, 2023 | By Matthew Peaire
HB 837 was introduced to the Florida House of Representatives on February 15, 2023. The bill went quickly through the…
Blog Posts | Words matter: a series of leaks constitutes a single occurrence under particular policy language
Mar 24, 2023
In a recent decision from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, styled KT…
Events | Complex Bodily Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
March 20, 2023 | By David Krouk
Join Partner David Krouk as he presents “Complex Bodily Injury and Wrongful Death Claims” at the PLRB Claims Conference &…
Events | Property Claims Ethics: Adjusting In Good Faith
March 20, 2023 | By Jonathan Barger
Join Partner Jon Barger and co-presenter Nanci L. Smilie (Erie Insurance Group) as they present “Property Claims Ethics: Adjusting In…
Events | Surfside Condominium Collapse: First-Party Issues
March 20, 2023 | By Thomas Keller
Join Partner Tom Keller and co-presenter Paul R. Marsenison (Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.) as they present “Surfside Condominium Collapse: First-Party…
Events | Multiple Claimants & Insufficient Policy Limits
March 20, 2023 | By Kathy Maus
Join Partner Kathy Maus and co-presenter Julia Molander (JAMolander Consulting) as they present “Multiple Claimants & Insufficient Policy Limits” at…
Events | Ensuing Loss Under Property Policies
March 20, 2023 | By K. Clark Schirle
Join Partner Clark Schirle and co-presenter Alex Furrukh (Core Specialty Insurance) as they present “Ensuing Loss Under Property Policies” at…
Videos | International Women’s Day 2023
Mar 08, 2023
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we would like to highlight a few important figures in history. Watch the video below:…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Hurricane Ian: A Storm of Challenges
Mar 08, 2023 | By Thomas Keller
Tampa Partner Thomas Keller recently wrote an article alongside co-authors Jonathon Held (J.S. Held), Mike Rimoldi (J.S. Held), Megan Walker…
Community News, News | All in the Bag: Happy Hope Foundation
February 22, 2023
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH On Tuesday, February 14th, across the United States, seven different Butler offices gathered together to form…
Events | Lions, Tigers, and Billboards: An Uncommon Perspective on the Common Law
February 13, 2023 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III
Partner Rick Parker was a panelist for the 2023 Florida Business Forum on February 13, 2023. He was joined by…
Blog Posts | Too Interested To Be Disinterested: The Florida Supreme Court’s Take on Disinterested Appraisers
Feb 10, 2023 | By Vincent Fernandez
“If you and we fail to agree on the amount of loss, either party can demand that the amount of…
Events, Webinars | Flood vs. Wind Claims Following Hurricane Ian Webinar
February 23, 2023 | By Matthew Lavisky
Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenters Ryan Jones (Traub Lieberman) and Paul McCullough (S.E.A. Ltd.) will be presenting for the FDLA…
Events | Civility, Professionalism and Social Media: A User’s Guide for Adjusters and Attorneys
January 24, 2023 | By John Garaffa
Join Partner John Garaffa and co-presenters Michael Ciocchetti (Michael Ciocchetti, PLLC), Charles Baker (Peninsula Insurance Bureau, Inc.), and Karen Schiffmiller…
Events | Intricacies of Commercial Policies and Claims
January 24, 2023 | By William Collum
Join Partner William Collum and co-presenters Donna DeVaney Stockham (Stockham Law Group), Chris Glenn (Beazley USA), Rick Tutwiler (Tutwiler &…
Videos | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023
Jan 16, 2023
Today, we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his struggles against oppression and prejudice….
eALERTS | BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard
Jan 13, 2023
This recall involves BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum models 2551, 2551W, and 25519. “BISSELL” is printed on the foot…
Events | Property Case Law Update 2023
January 26, 2023 | By K. Clark Schirle, Richard Gable Jr., Jamie Combee Novaes
Join Partner Clark Schirle, Rich Gable and Jamie Combee Novaes as they present for the Loss Executives Association (LEA) 2023…
News | Butler Congratulates Our Newest Partners!
Jan 03, 2023 | By D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…
News | Partner Thomas Keller Speaks at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit
December 8, 2022 | By Thomas Keller
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit discussed various reforms to consider during their special…
Events | Holiday Hazards – NEFCO Seminar
December 15, 2022 | By Aaron Jacobs
The Holiday Season is here, but what if the celebrations don’t always bring cheer? On December 15, 2022, Partner, Aaron…
Blog Posts | Wind v. Flood in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
Dec 07, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky, David Maldoff
In late September, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida and traveled across the state. The storm brought with…
Blog Posts | In South Carolina, Insurers Owe Fees for Losing a First Party DJ? – It’s Un-American!
Dec 06, 2022 | By T. Nicholas Goanos
Bottom Line, Up-Front A recent South Carolina federal district court ruling interprets South Carolina law in a new and potentially…
Events | Stick to Your Guns: How Changes to Design, Materials and Supply/Labor Shortages Can Come Back To Bite You
December 6, 2022 | By Denise Anderson
Join Partner Denise Anderson and co-presenter Wendy D. Testa (Wilson Elser) as they present for the 5th Annual Construction Defect…
Blog Posts | Profiting from a Peril: Business Interruption Valuation During Economic Instability
Nov 30, 2022
Introduction The pandemic and political turmoil are causing widespread and long-term economic volatility after many years of positive trends. But…
Events | Catastrophic Losses – Insight into the Surfside Condominium Collapse Litigation
December 8, 2022 | By Kathy Maus
Join Partner Kathy Maus and co-presenter Ilana B. Olman (Segal McCambridge) as they present for the 2022 DRI Insurance Coverage…
Blog Posts | Deal or No Deal: The Florida Supreme Court clarifies what it takes for an offer of judgment to be deemed accepted
Nov 10, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Recently, the Florida Supreme Court resolved an interdistrict conflict between the decision of the Second District Court of Appeal in…
Podcasts | Subro Sense Podcast S04E01 | TIPS FOR INVESTIGATING SUBROGATION FOLLOWING A HURRICANE
Nov 08, 2022 | By Aaron Jacobs, Matthew Peaire
Join host, Aaron Jacobs and Partner, Matthew Peaire with Butler as they discuss the unique factors and challenges a subrogation…
Events | Causes of Loss From Cover to Cover (Part II)
November 9, 2022 | By Richard Gable Jr.
Join Partner Richard Gable, Jr. and co-presenter Meredith Murphy (FM Global) as they present for the FDCC 2022 Property Insurance…
Blog Posts | The Made Whole Doctrine is Alive and Well in Virginia
Nov 04, 2022 | By Scott Hefner
While the Virginia Supreme Court has never addressed the made whole doctrine by name, a recent federal district court opinion…
Events, Webinars | Hurricane Ian Webinar Series Episode 5 – Profiting From A Peril – Business Interruption Valuation During Economic Instability
November 30, 2022 | By Hudson Jones
Our latest webinar series will inform you on issues that may arise during adjustment of Hurricane Ian claims. In the…
Events | Too Little, Too Late: Late Notice Claims + Hurricanes
November 3, 2022 | By Jason Seitz
Join partner Jason Seitz as he presents with Alan Mullenix (PE, Envista Forensics) and Charles Beshara (Executive General Adjuster, Beshara…
News | Butler Presents at the Stetson University College of Law
October 27, 2022 | By Scott Katz
Managing Partner Scott Katz and Tampa Partner Sarah Burke gave two presentations at the Stetson University College of Law on…
Blog Posts | Nuanced Aspects of Hurricane Claims: Civil Authority, Ordinance or Law, and Mobile Home Claims
Oct 24, 2022 | By Timothy Engelbrecht, William Collum
The adjustment of hurricane claims sometimes involve discrete issues regarding either special coverages under insurance policies or different types of…
Blog Posts | Litigating Tile Roof Claims
Oct 18, 2022 | By D. Grayson Kelly
Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida produced an avalanche of property insurance claims throughout the state, the majority of which involved…
Blog Posts | Tips for Investigating Subrogation in Florida Following Hurricane Ian
Oct 14, 2022 | By Matthew Peaire
Hurricane Ian was a devastating storm for southwest Florida. While out in the Gulf of Mexico, it became a high-end…
Blog Posts | Florida Federal District Court: Florida Law Governs Property Insurance Disputes Involving Florida Real Property Owned by Florida Citizens
Oct 13, 2022 | By Adam Topel
Bucking a general consensus that had emerged over the last decade, a South Florida federal district court ruled recently that…
Blog Posts | What to Expect When You Are Adjusting: A Primer for Hurricane Ian Property Claims
Oct 10, 2022 | By Thomas Keller, Dericka Burke
The last week of September, 2022, the State of Florida braced for what was categorized to be one of the…
Blog Posts | Florida Law Catches Up to Stalking Drones
Oct 07, 2022 | By James Michael Shaw , Jr., Ryan Hilton
In 2015, Dan Mouneimne’s stepdaughter sat outside a downtown Tampa bar when she noticed a drone hovering around her. She…
Events | Hot Topics in Bad Faith: Consent Judgments, Problem States, Time Limited Demands and More
December 9, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenter Aaron Singer (The Hartford) as they present for the 2022 Insurance Coverage and Practice…
Events | CLIMATE CHANGE IS EXPECTED, WEATHER IS WHAT WE GET
November 8, 2022 | By Matthew Peaire
Join Partner Matthew Peaire along with co-presenters Brian Huang and Mike Rimoldi as they present for the NASP 2022 Annual…
Events | BEAT THE HEAT – COMMON HVAC CHALLENGES
November 8, 2022 | By Zachary Jett
Join Partner Zachary Jett and co-presenter Zachary Ball as they present for the NASP 2022 Annual Conference on November 6,…
Blog Posts | To Remand or Not to Remand, That Is the Question
Sep 26, 2022 | By Barry Burkett, J. Blake Hunter
Generally, a case is not removable to federal court “more than one year after commencement of [an] action.” However, a…
Blog Posts | Sexual Assault Is Not A Professional Service
Sep 23, 2022 | By J. Blake Hunter
Not many cases in Florida analyze Professional Services Exclusions in general liability policies. However, on September 16, 2022, the Eleventh…
Blog Posts | Bracing for Fiona – A pre and post analysis of hurricane risk in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
Sep 21, 2022
Five years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico braced again as Tropical Storm Fiona, expected to become a Hurricane by landfall,…
Blog Posts | Trial Lawyers, Don’t Lose Your Appeal
Sep 06, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Every appellate attorney’s dream is a well-developed record on appeal without any unpreserved errors. But that is not always possible….
Events | Mediator/Coverage Counsel Perspectives – Mediating Coverage Issues
August 12, 2022 | By Scott Damon
Partner Scott Damon presented with Gerald Albrecht (Albrecht Mediation) for the FDLA Florida Insurance Network Symposium on August 12, 2022….
Events | Jamie Combee Novaes At the IADC 48th Annual Trial Academy
August 5, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes attended the IADC 48th Annual Trial Academy from July 30-August 5, 2022. This seven-day, intensive…
News | Michael Montgomery Appointed Vice Chair for the FDCC
August 2, 2022 | By Michael Montgomery
Join us in congratulating Partner Michael Montgomery for being appointed as Vice Chair for the FDCC Property Insurance Committee for…
News | Florida Rising Stars – Jamie Combee Novaes and Christopher Ramey
July 22, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes, Christopher Ramey
Congratulations to Jamie Combee Novaes and Christopher Ramey for being listed as Florida Rising Stars in the Super Lawyers publication…
News | Kathy Maus – Florida Super Lawyer 2022
July 21, 2022 | By Kathy Maus
Congratulations to Tallahassee Partner Kathy Maus for being named a Florida Super Lawyer for 2022! Click Kathy’s photo to learn…
News | Butler Presents the STEP Award to Zeina Hasbini
July 18, 2022
Butler is pleased to announce that Zeina Hasbini is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associates!
July 12, 2022 | By Stephen Udagawa, Dericka Burke, Vincent Fernandez, Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh
We are excited to announce our latest Senior Associates: Stephen Udagawa, Dericka Burke, Vincent Fernandez, and Abraham Shakfeh. Click on…
Blog Posts | Floridians will soon experience swifter justice: Come January 1, 2023, Florida will get a Sixth District Court of Appeal
Jul 07, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
In an attempt to improve the judicial process, the Florida Supreme Court recommended in November 2021 the addition of a…
Podcasts | Batten Down The Hatches: Issues to Consider With Florida’s 2022 Storm Season Upon Us
Jun 28, 2022 | By Thomas “Wiley” Hodges, David Maldoff
This podcast with Butler attorneys David Maldoff and Wiley Hodges will touch on and discuss issues to consider when storm-related…
News | Mihaela Cabulea Re-Appointed to Appellate Court Rules Committee
July 1, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
We are pleased to announce that Mihaela Cabulea has been re-appointed to the Florida Bar’s Appellate Court Rules Committee for…
Blog Posts | Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig – Are Pennsylvania Courts Misconstruing the Residency Requirement?
Jun 22, 2022 | By Adam Masef
Residency has long been the touchstone of insurability when it comes to homeowners insurance. Courts applying Pennsylvania law have held…
Community News, News | Butler Awards Laptops for the 2022 CTRL Your Future Contest
June 20, 2022 | By Charles “CJ” Dewrell, Zachary Jett, Richard Gable Jr., Michael Montgomery
For the seventh year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
Blog Posts | Seventh Circuit Affirms Judgment on the Pleadings for Insurer in Covid-19 Business Interruption Claim by Shopping Mall Food Court Restaurant
Jun 17, 2022 | By K. Clark Schirle, Jonathan Barger
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP attorneys Clark Schirle and Jon Barger obtained a victory for their client in the case…
News | Matthew Lavisky Named President-Elect for FDLA
June 18, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky
Please join us in congratulating Tampa Partner Matthew Lavisky for being named President-Elect for the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)…
News | Jamie Combee Novaes Named to FDLA Board of Directors
June 16, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes for being named to the FDLA Board of Directors on…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors FDLA
June 15, 2022
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the FDLA 2022 Florida Liability Claims Conference from June 15-17, 2022 at…
Blog Posts | Florida Streamlines Admitting Satellite and Mapping Images into Evidence
Jun 10, 2022 | By William Collum
Satellite and mapping imagery has an important role in the litigation of property insurance claims, from its use to question…
Events, Webinars | Summary Judgment Standard and Appellate Review Under Florida and Texas Law Podcast
July 22, 2022
This podcast was originally released as a webinar on June 22, 2022. This Course provided insurance professionals and practitioners with…
Blog Posts | Bad Faith Claim Brought Under Florida Law Foreclosed by the Insurance Policy’s Choice of Law Provision
Jun 06, 2022 | By William Collum
When contained in an insurance policy, a choice of law provision generally provides that the law of a certain state…
Blog Posts | What You Need to Know About Recent Changes to Florida Property Insurance Law Affecting Admitted and Surplus Lines Insurers
May 31, 2022 | By William Collum
Having been called back to the capitol by Florida’s governor for a special session to address issues within the property…
Events | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – A Beginner’s Guide to Allyship in Law, Construction and Insurance
June 16, 2022 | By William Linero Jr.
Join Partner William Linero and co-presenters Roseann Coughlin (Golden State Claims Adjusters), Gwen Gatson-Long (North American Risk Services) and Mikala…
Blog Posts | Dial v. Calusa Palms Master Association, Inc. – Florida Supreme Court Confirms Only Amounts Actually Paid By Medicare Are Admissible As Evidence Of Past Medical Expenses
May 13, 2022 | By Barry Burkett, William Linero Jr.
On April 28, 2022, the Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in Dial v. Calusa Palms Master Association, Inc., which addressed…
Blog Posts | Indiana Rejects Subrogation Waiver Argument Where Contractor Performed Work at the Request of Another
May 12, 2022 | By Geoffrey Waguespack
In U.S. Automatic Sprinkler Corp. v. Erie Insurance Exchange, 21A-CT-580, 2022 WL 906142 (Ind. Ct. App. Mar. 29, 2022), the…
Blog Posts | Attorney’s Fees as an Element Damages in an Uninsured Motorist Bad Faith Lawsuit Make the Plaintiff Whole, not His or Her Attorneys
May 11, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky
A plaintiff cannot recover attorney’s fees in a Florida lawsuit for Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) benefits unless there is a dispute…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Removing Your Case to Federal Court and Keeping it There (Article)
May 10, 2022 | By Matthew Lavisky, Jamie Combee Novaes, Latasha Lordes Scott
Defendants often prefer that their cases be heard in federal court. Rice, Jill Cranston, The Federal Rules are Right for…
Events | Diversity Jurisdiction: Remove Your Case from State to Federal Court, and Keep It There
June 17, 2022 | By Hudson Jones
Join Partner Hudson Jones and Associate Christian Gonzalez-Rivera as they present for the 2022 FDLA Florida Liability Claims Conference at…
Events | The Anatomy of a Trial: Jury Selection Process – Trial and Appellate Perspectives
June 16, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Jury selection is a complex process, during which attorneys can aid or hinder their cases. Join Partner Mihaela Cabulea and…
Blog Posts | ADDRESSING THE PROPERTY INSURANCE CRISIS BY CONTRACT LANGUAGE: New Endorsement Approved By The Florida Department Of Insurance Regulation
May 09, 2022 | By John Garaffa
On November 16, 2021 American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida filed a request for approval for an endorsement to its…
News | Latasha Lordes Scott Representing Butler at the 2022 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference
May 6, 2022 | By Latasha Lordes Scott
Latasha Lordes Scott, a former Law Clerk at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, is representing Butler at the 2022…
Community News, News | Butler Presents the Insurance Law Book Award
April 27, 2022 | By Scott Katz
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP proudly sponsored the Insurance Law Book Award for 2021-22 at The Stetson University College of…
Events | Litigating Tile Roof Claims
June 16, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes, D. Grayson Kelly
Join Senior Associates Jamie Combee Novaes and D. Grayson Kelly along with co-presenter Paul R. Marsenison as they present for…
News | Butler Sponsors GEBA 39th Annual Scholarship Banquet
April 18, 2022
We are proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 39th Annual GEBA Scholarship Banquet on April 18, 2022. The…
News | Congratulations to Our Newest Senior Associates!
April 14, 2022 | By James Walsh
We at Butler are proud to announce our newest Senior Associates: Eric Noble from our Charlotte office and James Walsh…
Events | A Sherlock Holmesian Approach to Investigations: Methods and Strategies for Modern-Day Investigative Inquiries
June 9, 2022 | By William Collum
Join Partner William Collum as he presents for the 2022 FIFEC Conference on June 9, 2022. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s…
News | Partners Clark Schirle and Jonathan Barger Admitted to Texas Bar
Mar 31, 2022 | By K. Clark Schirle, Jonathan Barger
Partners Clark Schirle and Jon Barger are newly admitted to the Texas Bar. They are assisting clients with first-party property claim coverage issues and litigation…
Blog Posts | Doctors, Scientists, & Engineers – Oh My! Changes to Federal Rule 702 are Likely Coming
Mar 30, 2022 | By Scott Hefner
Federal Rule of Evidence 702—Testimony by Expert Witnesses—was promulgated in 1975 when Congress first enacted the Federal Rules of Evidence….
News | Butler Insurance Symposium – 2022 Series
April 12, 2022
Butler hosted a series of webinars addressing first and third-party coverage, bad faith, expert and other witness testimony, and subrogation….
Videos | International Women’s Day 2022
Mar 08, 2022
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we present a short poem highlighting some important women in history:
Blog Posts | The Water Damage Endorsement Does Not Include “Tear Out” Cost in Cast Iron Pipe Claims
Mar 07, 2022 | By Brian Hohman
Florida is replete with houses that contain cast iron pipes. After several years, those pipes deteriorate to the point that…
News | Partner William Collum Appointed FACAP Vice President
Mar 02, 2022 | By William Collum
Join us in congratulating Partner William Collum for being appointed as Vice President for the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson…
Blog Posts | Pennsylvania Finds Exception to Anti-Subrogation Rule
Feb 28, 2022 | By Michael Wolfer
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently adopted the “no-coverage exception” in Arlet v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. 2022 WL 529350 (Pa….
Events | Breaking Our Unconscious Bias
March 8, 2022 | By Denise Anderson
Join Partner Denise Anderson and co-presenters Donna Friis (Envista Forensics), and Henrietta Hinojosa (National Claims LLC) for a webinar hosted…
Blog Posts | Florida First DCA Reverses $28.6 Million Judgment and Emphasizes that Alleged Violations of the Florida “Dram Shop” Act are Negligence Actions
Feb 23, 2022 | By Barry Burkett
The effects of alcohol-impaired driving as it concerns life and limb are well-documented. Indeed, more often than not, the policy…
Spotlights | Attorney Spotlights | Michael Wolfer
Feb 23, 2022 | By Michael Wolfer
Butler is proud to highlight the diversity among our team of attorneys. Many come from different backgrounds and walks of…
Events | PLRB Claims Conference 2022 – Civil Authority Coverage
April 5, 2022 | By K. Clark Schirle
Join Partner Clark Schirle as he presents for the 2022 PLRB Claims Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 5-6,…
Events | PLRB Claims Conference 2022 – Complex Bodily Injury & Wrongful Death Claims
April 5, 2022 | By David Krouk
Join Partner David Krouk as he presents for the 2022 PLRB Claims Conference on April 5-6, 2022 in San Antonio,…
Events | PLRB Claims Conference 2022 – Property Claim Ethics: Adjusting In Good Faith
April 5, 2022 | By Jonathan Barger
Join Partner Jonathan Barger along with co-presenter Nanci L. Smilie, as they present in San Antonio, TX at the PLRB…
Events | The Latest Developments With Business Interruption Claims
March 23, 2022
Join Partner Pablo Cáceres as he presents at the 2022 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute on March 23, 2022. This…
eALERTS, News | Home Easy Recalls Geek Heat Personal Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
February 10, 2022
This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters. The Geek Heat logo is printed on the top…
eALERTS, News | Hyundai and Kia Warning For Almost 500,000 Cars
February 9, 2022
Hyundai and Kia are warning owners of almost 500,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. to park away from buildings…
News | New Property Insurance Litigator’s Handbook (3rd Edition)
Feb 08, 2022 | By William (Bill) Lewis, Richard Gable Jr.
Butler congratulates its Partners on the release of the 3rd Edition of the ABA’s Property Insurance Litigator’s Handbook. This book…
Events | Selection, Use and Management of Expert Witnesses
February 8, 2022 | By William Linero Jr.
Partner William Linero and co-presenter Dan Lazaro (Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney) are presenting a webinar for the Claims and Litigation…
Events | The Latest Developments With Business Interruption Claims
March 21, 2022
Join Partner Pablo Cáceres as he presents for the 2022 DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute on March 21-23 in…
News | Welcome Wednesday January 2022
Jan 26, 2022
We warmly welcome the newest members of our Butler family! Click their names to learn more.
Events | Safari Guide for Panel Counsel
March 24, 2022 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Join Senior Associate Jamie Combee Novaes as she presents for the Southeastern Women’s Litigators Conference on March 24, 2022 at…
News | Presenting the Paul B. Butler Service Award
January 12, 2022
The firm is pleased to announce that Whitney Hill is the winner of this year’s Paul B. Butler Service Award….
Events | Climbing the Emotion/Logic Mountain: Overcoming Barriers Towards Claim Resolution
January 25, 2022 | By William Collum
Join Partner William Collum and co-panelists Craig Maihiot (Florida Family Insurance), Christopher Scarlett (Phoenix Claims Consulting) and Donna Stockham (Stockham…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Partners!
Jan 03, 2022 | By Mihaela Cabulea, Geoffrey Waguespack, Joshua Golembe
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…
News | Butler Presents the STEP Award to Patricia Hutson!
December 21, 2021 | By Patricia Hutson
Butler is pleased to announce that Patricia Hutson is the latest recipient of the firm’s STEP Award. The STEP Award…
News | Sponsoring the DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage Seminar
December 9, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage & Practice Symposium Seminar taking place on…
Community News | Butler Donates to Ronald McDonald House for the Holidays
Dec 08, 2021
Our Charlotte office recently came together to help those in need in their community by donating items to the Ronald…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 2021 ExecuSummit Conference
December 7, 2021 | By Denise Anderson
Butler is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the 5th Annual Construction Defect ExecuSummit Conference. ExecuSummit producers are in…
Spotlights | One More Lap! Moving the Community Together
Dec 01, 2021 | By Pattie Taylor
How long have you been participating in this Mini-Marathon? I have been a member of the Boston Community Club for…
Events, Webinars | Four Keys to Authentic Allyship in Law, Construction & Insurance
December 2, 2021 | By William Linero Jr.
Join Partner William Linero and co-presenters Mariella Conti, Pam Palpallatoc, and Corey Person as they present for the Pete Fowler…
Blog Posts | Appellate Court Holds Entitlement to Fees and Costs Award Under Section 768.79 Does Not Require Defendant’s Settlement Offer Exclusive of Fees to Specify Amount of Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Fees Excluded
Nov 30, 2021
Few things play a more sizable factor in litigation than attorney’s fees. They incentivize suing as much as they do…
Publications/ Whitepapers | New Appleman Florida Insurance Law (2022 Edition)
Nov 24, 2021 | By John Garaffa, Ryan Hilton, J. Blake Hunter, Julius “Rick” Parker III, Jason Seitz, James Michael Shaw , Jr.
JOHN V. GARAFFA, SARAH R. BURKE, RYAN K. HILTON, JULIUS F. “RICK” PARKER III, JASON M. SEITZ, J. BLAKE HUNTER,…
Community News, News | Food for Good! Butler’s Miami Office Helps Local Community Project
November 22, 2021
Butler’s Miami office recently helped their community by teaming up with a local program called “Feeding South Florida.” On November…
Community News, News | Precious Paws! Butler Assists Local Pet Care Program
November 13, 2021
Butler’s Dallas office recently helped their community by teaming up with a local program called the “VNA Meals on Wheels…
Community News, News | Butler Collaborates with Hub of Hope
November 9, 2021
Butler’s Philadelphia office is proud to help their local community. On November 6th Butler staff and attorneys gathered together to…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Sifting Through the Ashes
Nov 10, 2021 | By George McMullin
This article is originally co-authored by George McMullin and Andrew Bennett as a publication of CLM, July 2021. Legal opinions…
Publications/ Whitepapers | How Do You Measure Up?
Nov 10, 2021 | By George McMullin
This article was originally co-authored by George McMullin and Kevin Degarmo as a publication of CLM, November 2021. Legal opinions…
News | Butler Named Tier-1 Firm in Tampa
Nov 08, 2021
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has been named a Tier 1 firm in Tampa and Tallahassee for Insurance Law by U.S….
Events | THE GREAT TEXAS FREEZE CLAIM OF 2021 AND SUBROGATION
November 8, 2021 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Join Partner Hobie Hind and co-presenters Mark Grotefeld, Jason Schulze, and Kevin Smith as they present “The Great Texas Freeze…
Events | LEADERSHIP DURING A CRISIS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
November 9, 2021 | By Scott Katz
Join Managing Partner Scott Katz and co-presenters Justin DeBenedectis, Mike Driscoll, Sheila Dye, Kelly Micheletti, Kim Stafford, and Rob Stern…
Events | Help Wanted: How to Fill Talent Vacancies in the Post-Pandemic Workforce
November 8, 2021 | By Zachary Jett
Join Partner Zachary Jett as he moderates a panel led by 2021 NASP Co-Chair Sarah Powell and Amy Cooper, CEO…
Blog Posts | THE CONTINUED QUESTION OF DISINTERESTED APPRAISERS FOR FLORIDA APPRAISALS
Oct 28, 2021 | By William Collum
In most circumstances involving an insurer’s extension of coverage for a property loss, an appraisal provision in an insurance policy…
Blog Posts | Dodge’n Expert Bias Discovery Issues Raised in Worley
Oct 22, 2021 | By Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh, Vincent Fernandez
Expert witnesses are a critical part of litigation. A good expert can properly assess a case, help position a case…
Community News | Sent With Love | Butler Partners with Meals on Wheels to Write to Seniors
Oct 15, 2021
Sometimes a small note can make your day. That’s exactly what Butler’s Chicago office planned to do when they partnered…
Blog Posts | Fifth Circuit Seeks Guidance From The Texas Supreme Court On When The Concurrent Cause Doctrine Applies
Oct 12, 2021 | By K. Clark Schirle
Hail damage is so typical in Texas that Chapter 542A of the Texas Insurance Code is known as the “Hail…
Events | ROOF COLLAPSE – CAUSES, MODERN INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY, AND PRESERVATION OF SUBROGATION OPPORTUNITIES
November 8, 2021
Join Partner Sean Ravenel and co-presenter Justin Grammer as they present for the 2021 NASP Annual Conference. This presentation will…
Events | A Survey of Right to Repair Laws in California, Colorado, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas
November 9, 2021 | By William Linero Jr.
Join Partner William Linero and co-presenter Gregg Rich (Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis) as they present for the 2021 CLM…
News | Butler’s STEP Award | Tonya Clouchete
September 28, 2021
The firm is pleased to announce that Tonya Clouchete has been selected to receive the STEP Award, recognizing employees who…
Events | Attorneys’ Fees on Appeal
September 21, 2021 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Join Of Counsel Mihaela Cabulea and Partner Tony Russo as they present for the Appellate Practice Section of the Florida…
Events | Marketing in the New Normal
September 24, 2021 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join Partner Matthew Lavisky and co-presenters Margaret Grisdela (Legal Expert Connections, Inc.) and Frank Ramos (Clarke Silverglate, PA) as they…
Blog Posts | Is Arizona the Beginning of the End for Peremptory Challenges?
Sep 08, 2021 | By Scott Frank
On August 30, 2021, the Arizona Supreme Court instituted a landmark rule change that made Arizona the first state in…
News | Celebrating Labor Day 2021
September 6, 2021
“A GENERAL HOLIDAY FOR THE LABORING CLASSES…” While the original founder of the holiday is still debated by historians, it…
Blog Posts | Insurer Doesn’t “Waive” Goodbye to Coverage Defenses by Making a Payment
Sep 03, 2021 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Does an insurer “open coverage” or “acknowledge coverage” for a claim by making a payment? No, it doesn’t. The Third…
News | Disaster at the Treat Factory!
October 27, 2021 | By Hobart Hind Jr.
Join Partner Hobie Hind as he speaks with a panel of experts and insurance representatives on a complex property loss…
Events | International Commercial Excess Liability Programs
October 27, 2021 | By Jonathan Barger
Join Partner Jonathan Barger as he presents for the 2021 PLRB Large Loss Conference on October 27-29, 2021 in Tampa,…
Blog Posts | More than one collision, but how many accidents?
Aug 25, 2021 | By Matthew Lavisky
Automobile insurance policies specify a maximum amount the insurer will pay for a single accident. This coverage limit applies both…
News | Recognizing the Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 20, 2021 | By Kathy Maus, David Krouk, Matthew Lavisky, William (Bill) Lewis, Matthew Peaire, John Weihmuller
Please join us in congratulating our Partners for being recognized on “The Best Lawyers in America” list for 2022. Recognition…
News | Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch 2022
August 20, 2021 | By James Walsh, Michael Wolfer, Thomas “Wiley” Hodges, Erin Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes
Please join us in congratulating our attorneys for their inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch….
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the 2021 Florida Insurance Network Symposium
August 12, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the FDLA 2021 Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS). This conference will provide…
eALERTS, News | Manufacturer New Widetech Recalls Two Million Dehumidifiers
August 6, 2021
Manufacturer New Widetech has recently recalled over two million dehumidifiers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico due to fire…
News | Partner Kathy Maus Appointed Co-Chair for ACCC Litigation Committee
August 4, 2021 | By Kathy Maus
Join us in congratulating Partner Kathy Maus for being selected as Co-Chair of the Extra-Contractual and Bad Faith Claims Litigation…
Blog Posts, News | Partner Kathy Maus Quoted in Insurance Law360: “Policyholders’ Hack Coverage Hopes Surge with Landry’s Win”
July 28, 2021 | By Kathy Maus
Partner Kathy Maus of Butler’s Tallahassee office was recently quoted in an Insurance Law360 article titled “Policyholders’ Hack Coverage Hopes…
News | Partner Bill Lewis Selected into ACCC
July 28, 2021 | By William (Bill) Lewis
Join us in congratulating Partner Bill Lewis for being selected as a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel….
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the DRI Insurance Bad Faith Seminar
July 22, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the DRI Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar. This seminar will…
News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlights | Mihaela Cabulea
July 21, 2021 | By Mihaela Cabulea
Butler is proud to highlight the diversity among our team of attorneys. Many come from different backgrounds and walks…
Blog Posts | Lights, Camera, Action: Florida court rules insured can record appraisal inspection
Jul 16, 2021 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
On July 7, 2021, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled that an insured may electronically record an insurer’s appraiser…
Blog Posts | One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Roofers, Insurance and Commercial Speech
Jul 14, 2021 | By John Garaffa
On July 11, 2021 Chief Judge Mark Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida entered…
Events | Roof Collapse Investigations and Causes
July 21, 2021
Sean Ravenel, Of Counsel, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP and Justin Grammer, P.E., District Manager presented the one-hour continuing education…
Events | Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 Claims
August 13, 2021 | By Thomas Keller
Join Partner Thomas Keller and co-presenter Gabrielle Mercadante (Robinson Cole) as they present “Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 Claims” for the…
Blog Posts, News | 8th Circuit Rules In Favor of Insurer in Covid-19 Business Interruption
July 6, 2021 | By Jonathan Barger
On July 2, 2021, in the case of Oral Surgeons, P.C. v. Cincinnati Ins. Co., No. 20-3211, the U.S. Court of…
News | Rising Star Christopher Ramey
June 29, 2021 | By Christopher Ramey
Congratulations to Partner Christopher Ramey for being a Rising Star in the 2021 Super Lawyers list! Super Lawyers is a…
Spotlights | Butler Paralegal Rises to the Challenge and Competes in CrossFit Open
Jun 24, 2021
Tampa office paralegal, Stephanie McKinney, recently took on the great challenge of competing in the world wide 2021 CrossFit Open….
News | Matt Lavisky | Florida Defense Lawyers Association Secretary-Treasurer
Jun 21, 2021 | By Matthew Lavisky
Join us in congratulating Partner Matt Lavisky for being selected Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. This is an…
Events | Defense of the Multiple Claimant Bad Faith Claim
August 12, 2021 | By David Krouk
Join Partners David Krouk and Cristina Perez as they present for the FDLA Florida Insurance Network Symposium on August 12-13,…
Community News, News | Butler Awards Laptops for the 2021 CTRL Your Future Contest
June 17, 2021 | By Richard Gable Jr., Michael Montgomery, Ryan Garrett, David Maldoff, George McMullin
For the sixth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors FDLA
June 16, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the 2021 FDLA Florida Liability Claims Conference on June 16, 2021. Click…
Events | Civil Authority Coverage
July 6, 2021 | By K. Clark Schirle
Partner Clark Schirle presented “Civil Authority Coverage” for the PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series on July 6, 2021. Mr. Schirle…
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series
Jun 01, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the 2021 PLRB Claims Conference Webinar Series. The Claims Conference is…
News | Congratulations Mihaela Cabulea | Appellate Board Certification
Jun 01, 2021 | By Mihaela Cabulea
We are pleased to congratulate Of Counsel Mihaela Cabulea May for receiving her board certification in Appellate practice. This is…
Blog Posts | South Carolina Permits Depreciation of Labor When Calculating ACV
May 26, 2021 | By Jonathan Barger, T. Nicholas Goanos
The issue of whether labor can be depreciated when a property policy does not define the term “actual cash…
Spotlights | Attorney Spotlight | Kathy Maus
May 24, 2021 | By Kathy Maus
This month’s attorney spotlight highlights a Butler Partner who has played an integral role in helping build the foundations of…
News | Hurricane Season 2021 Begins!
May 19, 2021 | By Thomas Keller
Monday, June 1st marks the start of the 2021 Hurricane season and will last until November 30th. While forecasts call…
Events | BANG Goes the Retrofit! Pursuing Subrogation Claims Involving LED Retrofits with a Ballast
July 13, 2021 | By Zachary Jett
Partner Zachary Jett and co-presenter Michael Custer (Kilgore Engineering) presented for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) July 2021…
eALERTS | Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke Alarms
May 11, 2021
Kidde recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire….
Blog Posts | Florida’s Second DCA: Coverage Can Remain at Issue Even After Insurer’s Payment
May 05, 2021
A Florida appellate court recently made clear that the issue of insurance coverage can remain in dispute, even where an…
Blog Posts | Recent Changes in Florida’s Property Insurance Law for Admitted and Surplus Lines Insurers: The Basics of What You Need to Know
May 04, 2021 | By William Collum
Hours before the close of Florida’s 2021 annual legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed SB 76, legislating wide changes to…
Events | Appraisals in Hurricane Alley
June 21, 2021 | By T. Nicholas Goanos
Partners Pablo Cáceres and Nicholas Goanos presented “Appraisals in Hurricane Alley” for the LEA Webinar Series on June 21, 2021….
Blog Posts | PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE: A THING OF THE PAST IN FLORIDA?
May 03, 2021 | By J. Blake Hunter
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage was first enacted in Florida in 1971. PIP is also known as no-fault insurance, and…
Blog Posts | Critical Analysis in the Claims Handling Process – One or Multiple Occurrences?
Apr 30, 2021 | By J. Blake Hunter
An issue that often arises when an insurer is determining whether a policy provides coverage for bodily injury or property…
Podcasts | Subro Sense Podcast S03E02 | Hey Google! Where did the fire start?
Apr 29, 2021 | By Aaron Jacobs
Amazon, Google, Apple, Samsung and numerous other manufacturers have “Smart Home” devices that may be found in an estimated 175…
Events | Butler Sponsors the George Edgecomb Bar Association
April 26, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold sponsor for the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) for their 38th Annual Scholarship…
eALERTS | Metal Ware Recalls NESCO Coffee Bean Roasters Due to Fire Hazard
Apr 23, 2021
The recall involves Model CR-04-13 Coffee Bean Roasters with a date code of 2520 or 3220 printed at the bottom…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Senior Associates | 2021
Apr 15, 2021 | By Ashley Mattingly, Erin Isdell, Thomas “Wiley” Hodges
Join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Senior Associates: Ashley Mattingly, Erin Isdell, and Thomas Hodges. Each of them have…
Blog Posts | Where Have You Driven a Ford Lately? Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court
Apr 15, 2021 | By Scott Hefner
Over the last few years, the Supreme Court has had a reputation as very pro-business. Late last month, however, the…
Events | Covid Claim – Where we Are and Where We are Going
Apr 12, 2021 | By John Garaffa
Partner John Garaffa presented on a panel at the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s Hot…
Blog Posts | FLORIDA’S NEW COVID-19 LIABILITY PROTECTION LEGISLATION: WHAT IT MEANS AND THE LEGAL EFFECT MOVING FORWARD
Apr 06, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the state of Florida, and the country, in ways that were unimaginable one year ago….
News | Butler Proudly Sponsors the Journey to Esquire Program
April 24, 2021
Butler is proud to be a sponsor for the Journey to Esquire: Scholarship and Leadership Program. This program provides academic…
Events | Butler Sponsors the Hillsborough County Bar Association
March 27, 2021
Butler is proud to be a Gold sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) Diversity & Inclusion Social Mixer….
News | Welcome Wednesday | March 2021
Mar 24, 2021 | By Latasha Lordes Scott
We extend a warm welcome to Latasha Lordes Scott and Casey Burns, the newest members to join our Butler family!…
News | Butler’s STEP Award | Whitney Hill
Mar 24, 2021
The firm is pleased to announce that Whitney Hill is the next recipient of the STEP Award, recognizing employees who…
Blog Posts | New Hampshire Confirms Sutton Doctrine Applies to College Dormitories
Mar 23, 2021
The determination of whether a tenant is also a coinsured under the landlord’s policy ultimately comes down to the language…
eALERTS, News | HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Mar 19, 2021
This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers. The sprayer’s lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a…
Blog Posts | The Unpredictability of Florida’s Supposedly Predictable Choice-of-Law Test
Mar 11, 2021 | By Ryan Hilton
For purposes of determining contract interpretation, Florida courts apply the lex loci contractus choice-of-law rule. The Supreme Court of Florida…
News | In the News: Butler Recognized in Law360 Article
Mar 10, 2021
Butler was recently recognized as a leading defense firm in Florida in an article published on Law360. An excerpt of…
News | Jamie Combee Novaes Announced as Women in Law Chair
Mar 01, 2021 | By Jamie Combee Novaes
Join us in congratulating attorney Jamie Combee Novaes for being selected as the Chair for the FDLA’s Women in Law…
Videos | Black History Month 2021 | Part 4
Feb 26, 2021
Jazz was a bold new style of music that incorporated a rhythm made wholly unique through the use of improvisation….
News, Spotlights | Attorney Spotlight | Bret Freeman
Feb 18, 2021
Butler is proud to spotlight one of its rising Associates, Bret Freeman. His success as an attorney is attributed to…
News | Jonathan Kernizan | Featured on STU Law News
Feb 17, 2021
Attorney Jonathan Kernizan was recently featured on an article showcasing prominent alumni from St. Thomas University College of Law in…
News, Videos | Butler Presents the IMPACT Award for 2020
Feb 15, 2021 | By J. Blake Hunter
The production and distribution of scholarly content for the legal and insurance industry has been a critical component of Butler’s…
Events | Roof Collapse – Investigation and Causes
March 18, 2021
Partner Sean Ravenel and co-presenter Justin Grammer (Rimkus) presented “Roof Collapse – Investigation and Causes” for the Atlanta Claims Adjuster’s…
Blog Posts | Butler Feature | LinkedIn Pages
Feb 09, 2021
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new LinkedIn showcase pages. Our showcase pages are an extension of…
Events | Diversity Jurisdiction: Remove Your Case to Federal Court and Keep It There
April 8, 2021 | By Hudson Jones, D. Grayson Kelly
Partner Hudson Jones and Senior Associate Grayson Kelly presented “Diversity Jurisdiction: Remove Your Case to Federal Court and Keep It…
Publications/ Whitepapers | John Garaffa | The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages 6th Edition
Feb 03, 2021 | By John Garaffa
The latest edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages is now available! Co-written by Partner John Garaffa, this volume…
News | Suzanne DeCopain Featured on the Journey to Esquire Podcast
Jan 27, 2021
Congratulations to attorney Suzanne DeCopain for being featured on the Journey to Esquire Podcast! Suzanne serves on the Board of…
Events | Understanding & Adjusting Business Income Claims
February 4, 2021 | By William Collum
Partner William Collum presented “Understanding & Adjusting Business Income Claims” for the 2021 Windstorm Virtual Workshop. This presentation aimed to…
News | Congratulations to our Newest Partners!
January 1, 2021 | By William Collum, Zachary Jett, J. Blake Hunter
As we move into the new year, please join us in congratulating our firm’s newest Partners! You can learn more…
Community News, News | Butler | The Service of Giving
December 18, 2020
There is something personal and special about opening a gift on Christmas Day that’s been wrapped in beautiful holiday paper…
Blog Posts | It’s A Policy, Not A Payday Loan: The Voluntary Payments Provision Deconstructed
May 13, 2020 | By J. Blake Hunter
From time to time, the issue of whether an insurer has a duty to reimburse a payment made by an…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Covid-19—When Civil Authorities Take Over, Are You Covered?
Apr 03, 2020 | By John Garaffa
This article is originally a publication of International Risk Management Institute on March 2020. Legal opinions may vary when based…
Blog Posts | Information or Indemnity: Do Certificates of Insurance Grant Insured Status?
Feb 28, 2020
Often, a person or entity that is attempting to claim additional insured status under the insurance policy of another will…
Blog Posts | Taking Interest in the Disinterested: Analyzing State Farm Florida Ins. Co. V. Crispin
Feb 11, 2020
Florida courts continue to refine the roles and limitations of appraisers in Florida property claims. Florida’s Fifth District Court of…
Blog Posts, Court Decisions | Court Finds AIA Subrogation Waiver Inapplicable; Appeal Pending
Jan 23, 2020 | By Geoffrey Waguespack
In Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Fowlkes Plumbing LLC, 17-cv-010-GHD-DAS, 2018 WL 842169 (N.D. Miss. Feb. 12, 2018), the District…
Publications/ Whitepapers | The Challenges Of Adjusting Pipe Breaks And Sewer Back-Ups
Sep 04, 2019 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
This article is originally a publication of the Southern Loss Association newsletter, August 2019. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle…
Publications/ Whitepapers | White Paper: The “Bomb Cyclone” And Flooding In The Great Plains: Flood And Surface Water In Property Insurance Policies
Apr 02, 2019 | By K. Clark Schirle
To request a copy of Clark Schirle’s “THE “BOMB CYCLONE” AND FLOODING IN THE GREAT PLAINS: FLOOD AND SURFACE WATER…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Perspectives On The Ali Restatement: The Plain Meaning Rule Or Presumption?
Jun 20, 2018 | By Jason Seitz
This article is originally a publication of The National Insurance Law Forum, June 2018. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Good-Faith Claim Handling In Florida – Part Ii
Jun 13, 2018 | By Timothy Engelbrecht, Matthew Lavisky
This article is originally a publication of the Southern Loss Association’s Newsletter, June 2018. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle…
Publications/ Whitepapers | ATTORNEY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: IT’S TIME TO FOCUS ON US
May 17, 2018
This article was originally published in the Inter Alia, a publication by the Manatee County Bar Association, May 2018. Legal…
Publications/ Whitepapers | A Theoretical Safety On The Trigger Of The Duty To Defend
Feb 01, 2018 | By Jason Seitz
This article is originally a publication of National Insurance Law Forum, February 2018. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle factual…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Coverage Even When An Insured Does Not Own The Property?
Jan 12, 2018 | By T. Nicholas Goanos
This article is originally a publication of Southern Loss Association, Newsletter January 2017. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle factual…
Blog Posts | Federal Judge finds post loss assignment of benefits proper under Pennsylvania law
Oct 24, 2017 | By Richard Gable Jr.
In a recent opinion, Judge Schmehl of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a forced placed insurer’s Motion to Dismiss…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Florida Insurance Litigation (2017 Edition)
Sep 20, 2017 | By John Garaffa, Ryan Hilton, Julius “Rick” Parker III, James Michael Shaw , Jr., J. Blake Hunter
LexisNexis Practice Guide: Florida Insurance Litigation provides the practitioner with immediate access to knowledge and strategy on every aspect of…
Blog Posts | Handling Assignment of Benefit (“AOB”) Claims in the Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
Sep 12, 2017 | By Timothy Engelbrecht, T. Nicholas Goanos, L. Andrew Watson
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have damaged large areas of Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, as well as brought heavy rain and…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Florida Water Loss Claims: What’s Owed, And When?
Jul 14, 2017
This article is originally a publication of Law360. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle factual differences. All rights reserved. Water…
Publications/ Whitepapers | The Confession-Of-Judgment Doctrine: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Feb 06, 2017 | By Julius “Rick” Parker III
This article was originally published in the ABA website, a publication by the American Bar Association, © Copyright 2017 by ABA….
Publications/ Whitepapers | Follow Up On Assignment Of Benefits Litigation In Florida
Oct 18, 2016 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
This newsletter is a publication of Southern Loss Association, Inc., P.O. Box 421564, Atlanta, GA 30342. All rights reserved. In…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Adjuster Tools For Water Losses
Sep 08, 2016
This article is a publication of Property Casualty 360. Legal opinions may vary when based on subtle factual differences. All rights…
Publications/ Whitepapers | Assignment Of Benefits Litigation In Florida
Jun 24, 2016 | By Timothy Engelbrecht
This newsletter is a publication of Southern Loss Association, Inc., P.O. Box 421564, Atlanta, GA 30342. The articles written in…
Blog Posts | Construction Law Updates: Teeth Taken Out Of HB 87 Regarding Updates To Procedure For Filing A Chapter 558 Notice Of Construction Defect Claim
Apr 28, 2015 | By William Linero Jr.
Two bills were put before Florida’s House of Representatives this year that would have significantly affected litigation in Florida involving…