USA Guide 2026 : Florida: South
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Fowler White Burnett PA
Fowler White provides thorough and aggressive litigation support for every type of malpractice action, from pre-suit screening through trial to post-trial appeals. Our Medical Malpractice Group, which includes nurses with clinical experience, possesses an acute understanding of the laws and regulations that govern our health care industry. In recent years, our attorneys have obtained complete defense verdicts in multiple cases where plaintiffs have sought amounts in the high seven figures. We exclusively handle all claims made against the University of Miami Health System, which includes the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, the University of Miami Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. We are also consistently called upon to represent health care providers and facilities, including:
Our experience in medical malpractice defense touches every area of medical expertise and sub-specialties, including obstetrics, oncology, neurology, pathology, transplants and emergency medicine. In addition, we continuously monitor the complex legal and regulatory environment to provide our clients with the most effective pre- and post-litigation strategies. |
Provided by Chambers
Fowler White Burnett PA is a renowned South Florida-based practice offering a wealth of expertise across the full lifecycle of malpractice suits, including a strong track record at trial and appellate levels. The team is capable of advising individual practitioners and healthcare institutions, as well as insurers.
Provided by Chambers
Fowler White consistently handles and obtains excellent results in the most complex medical malpractice cases.
The multifaceted team is comprised of not only high performing trial defense lawyers but exceptional appellate lawyers with a specific focus on medical malpractice.
This firm understands complex medicine and the nuances of state-specific insurance laws. It provides an excellent service.
Fowler White Burnett provides excellent communication and a sense of proportionality. The client's priorities are the firm's priorities and it has a team with diverse expertise covering all the bases.
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Christopher is a fantastic lawyer who has been around in this area forever.
George is a fierce advocate and a phenomenal lawyer.
George Koonce is excellent counsel.
He has a good reputation in the area.
James is smart, personable and gains the trust of clients.
James is the best medical malpractice lawyer in Florida. He is the go-to for complex, high exposure matters. He brings over two decades of practical experience and unmatched passion and advocacy.
James is a very experienced, intelligent and well respected lawyer.
Marc is a client's secret weapon to achieving top results.
Marc is very intelligent and gets good results.
Mark is an excellent appellate attorney who is smart and responsive.
Marc is a very bright guy.
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Provided by Fowler White Burnett PA
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Practice area: Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Location: Florida: South
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