Kansas R. Gooden was recently elected Vice Chair of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission reviews and vets judicial applicants to the Miami-Dade County Court and Eleventh Circuit Judicial Court. Ms. Gooden was first appointed […]
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Boyd & Jenerette is proud to announce four outstanding attorneys as our newest partners. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to our firm and clients have been invaluable, making them instrumental additions to our leadership team. These […]
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Creates a “strong presumption that a lodestar fee is sufficient and reasonable.” Presumption can only be overcome “in rate and exceptional circumstances” – Helps eliminates multipliers. Creates new fee statute where fees only awarded in declaratory judgment […]
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Kelly L. Gillis, a seasoned litigator, has been promoted to Partner at Boyd & Jenerette, a leading law firm known for its expertise in insurance defense. With years of experience and a track record of success, Kelly is poised to bring valuable insights and strategies to clients seeking top-notch representation. Contact Boyd & Jenerette today to benefit from Kelly’s expertise and guidance.
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The case involved the question when is a settlement contract formed under section 768.79, Florida Statutes—when the notice of acceptance is filed or when the contract is performed? The case arose out of an automobile accident which […]
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On April 28, 2022, the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dial v. Calusa Palms 337 So. 3d 1229 (Fla 2022) which confirmed and hopefully ended the issue of the correct amount that can be “boarded” […]
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The Florida defense bar has always struggled in creating enforceable Proposals for Settlement/Offers of Judgment to trigger an award for attorneys’ fees. In no area has this been more apparent than in the construction defect setting. A […]
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Boyd & Jenerette Shareholder Kansas Gooden recently served as a panelist on “Oral Argument Before the Florida Supreme Court.” Kansas discussed her experiences at the Court and provided tips and advice on how to successfully argue before […]
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Shareholder Kansas Gooden is featured in a Law360 article titled, “Fla. Justices Told Rule Would Change Game for Defendants,” published on August 31, 2021. Kansas represented the Florida Defense Lawyers Association at oral argument before the Florida […]
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Boyd & Jenerette Shareholder Kansas Gooden was quoted in an article featured in the Daily Business Review titled, “Florida High Court Rules for Citizens Property Insurance on Question of Great Public Importance.” The article highlights the Florida […]
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