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Hill Ward Henderson

Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

USA Guide 2026 : Florida: North & Central


Hill Ward Henderson

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Provided by Hill Ward Henderson

Our Medical Malpractice Group has handled hundreds of medical negligence cases for physicians, hospitals, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, both insured and self-insured.

The group's vast experience includes assessing insurance coverage issues, healthcare licensure and credentialing issues, and counseling clients regarding contractual matters, managed care issues, risk management and other healthcare related legalities

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Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense - Florida: North & Central

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What the Team is Known For

Hill Ward Henderson represents physicians and other care providers as well as medical malpractice insurers in state and federal court. The firm has geographical coverage across the Tampa Bay Area of Central Florida.

Work Highlights

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  • Hill Ward Henderson represented ENT specialist, Dr. Jiron, and his practice group in a medical malpractice case alleging that he negligently injured the plaintiff's spinal accessory nerve.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys and staff are very good and very responsive.

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  • The attorneys are responsive, knowledgeable and possess a high degree of expertise in their field. They have a deep understanding of our business.

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  • Hill Ward Henderson's team has the highest level of intellectual ability and legal knowledge. The lawyers are easy to work with and easy to get along with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ethen Shapiro
    Band 1Ethen Shapiro

    Ethen Shapiro

    Ethen Shapiro defends individuals as well as healthcare and long-term care providers against a variety of liability and personal injury claims. He is a partner in Hill Ward Henderson's Tampa office.
    • Ethen is a fantastic and formidable trial attorney.

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    • Ethen is an excellent attorney who represents his client's interest very well.

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    • Ethen is one of the finest attorneys in the region for medical malpractice. He demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism, knowledge and communication skills.

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  • Band 2David Hughes
    Band 2David Hughes

    David Hughes

    David Hughes is based in Hill Ward Henderson's Tampa office and has represented both hospitals and individual healthcare practitioners in an array of medical malpractice litigation.

    • He is a good, solid lawyer.

      Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense respondentUSA
    • David is an excellent, professional attorney.

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    • David is consistently diligent in all aspects of his representation and is very detail-oriented.

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Florida: North & Central

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