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Hill Ward Henderson

Litigation: General Commercial

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Hill Ward Henderson is known as a “go-to” litigation firm for complex commercial litigation matters throughout the state of Florida in state and federal courts. We successfully try cases of all varieties, but we also pursue alternative resolutions when in our clients’ best interests. 

Our attorneys have experience in handling cases in almost every substantive area, including:

  • Antitrust
  • Business Litigation
  • Contract Disputes
  • Employment
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mass Torts and Class Actions
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities and Shareholder Rights

Work Highlights

  • Representing lawyers and law firms in complex professional liability matters in litigation and disciplinary proceedings.
  • Representing officers, directors and other business principals of significant private and public companies in litigation matters challenging their professional conduct.
  • Handling the defense of toxic tort, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical companies, and other industrial-related incidents in mass litigation.
  • Representing financial services and insurance companies in a variety of matters, including breach of contract and securities class action cases.
  • Handling the state-wide defense of products liability matters for manufacturers in the consumer products, automotive and vehicle, and industrial products sectors.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Florida

What the Team is Known For
Hill Ward Henderson has a Tampa-based team offering expertise across a wide range of commercial litigation, both statewide and beyond. The firm represents both individuals and corporations and is well known for its work in breach of contract, securities and IP disputes. The team also possesses notable expertise in antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. Clients hail from a broad range of industries, including the manufacturing, food and drink, construction and chemical sectors. The team brings additional expertise in healthcare-related litigation.
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Strengths

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  • The people at Hill Ward Henderson distinguish themselves through their deep experience, knowledge and familiarity with Florida courts. They are also extremely strategic in their approach to litigation.

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  • Hill Ward Henderson has a combination of deep legal knowledge with practical, outcome-focused advice.

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  • Hill Ward Henderson has a deep bench of experienced lawyers who can handle virtually any matter. They understand their clients' businesses and industries well and tailor their services accordingly.

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  • The attorneys that I work with are incredibly responsive and really dedicated to finding the right path forward for our organization. They provide excellent client service.

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  • The firm has dedicated, creative and knowledgeable lawyers with rock solid judgment. They understand Florida courts and are tremendously responsive and relentlessly committed to their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Benjamin H Hill IV
    Benjamin H Hill IV

    Benjamin H Hill IV

    Benjamin Hill is noted for his particular expertise representing tobacco companies in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is the chair of Hill Ward Henderson's product liability and personal injury litigation group.

    • Ben is a trusted adviser. His knowledge of the judiciary and opposing counsel is an incredible asset. He understands the ways to get things done and achieve client goals.

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    • Ben is a great resource for Florida issues.

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    • Benjamin is brilliant, creative and commercial-minded.

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    • Ben is tenacious and professional.

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    • Ben is a good trial lawyer.

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  • Dennis P Waggoner
    Dennis P Waggoner

    Dennis P Waggoner

    Dennis Waggoner maintains a wide-ranging practice spanning contract disputes, class actions and antitrust litigation. He offers notable experience acting for law firms in professional liability cases.

    • Dennis is fabulous. He is pragmatic, commercial and provides solid legal advice. His knowledge of Florida-specific issues but also the law more generally help make him a trusted partner.

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    • Dennis is a talented business litigator with excellent judgment.

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    • Dennis is a great trial lawyer who just has a very good presence and picks up on things well.

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    • Dennis is a gifted and experienced courtroom advocate with tremendous EQ. He is is equally skilled at leading teams, advising executives and arguing before juries.

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    • Dennis is very experienced, smart, strong and connected.

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  • Robert Fulton
    Robert Fulton

    Robert Fulton

    Robert Fulton is commended for his expertise in product liability litigation. He has notable experience working with clients in the automotive sector.

    • Robert is a very good attorney.

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    • Bob is amazing. He's had a bunch of product liability trials and he's practical, efficient and strategic. He's really solid all around.

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    • Bob is an excellent litigator who is pragmatic in his approach.

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  • Troy A. Fuhrman
    Troy A. Fuhrman

    Troy A. Fuhrman

    Troy Fuhrman is skilled at representing manufacturers in complex tobacco-related product liability claims, among other mass tort litigation. He leads Hill Ward Henderson's tobacco litigation group.

    • Troy's overall strategic vision and commitment to client service is impressive.

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    • Troy is responsive, thoughtful and a good lawyer.

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    • He is exceptionally talented, and is well known and well respected throughout Florida by judges and other lawyers.

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    • Troy is very skilled, very knowledgeable and a great lawyer all around.

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    • Troy is results-driven and a master at formulating and executing plans to achieve clients goals. He is dedicated, responsive to client needs and a tremendous person who gets along with everyone.

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  • Allison M Stevenson
    Allison M Stevenson

    Allison M Stevenson

    Allison Stevenson is recognized for her ability to defend product manufacturers against claims of wrongful death and personal injury. She is particularly experienced in handling tobacco-related cases.

    • Allison stands out from her peers due to the depth and breadth of her case management experience. She is extraordinarily well-organized, diligent and strategic.

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    • Allison is always very responsive and knowledgeable

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    • Allison is truly outstanding. She has an incredible mix of legal savvy, client focus and action, and is also one of the most personable and easy-to-work-with lawyers I know.

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    • Allison is very bright and responsive.

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  • Nicole Walsh
    Nicole Walsh

    Nicole Walsh

    Nicole Walsh is recognized for her product liability and tort defense practice, representing clients in the automotive, consumer products and other industries.

    • Nicole is an excellent attorney.

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  • Tori Simmons
    Tori Simmons

    Tori Simmons

    Tori Simmons handles a varied litigation caseload including trade secret matters and business disputes.

    • She is very responsive and a good partner to us.

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