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Smith Hulsey & Busey

Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

USA Guide 2026 : Florida: North & Central


Smith Hulsey & Busey

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Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense - Florida: North & Central

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What the Team is Known For
Smith Hulsey & Busey is a well-regarded Jacksonville-based defense group that leverages its considerable prowess in all manner of healthcare matters to provide expert representation in medical malpractice cases. The team focuses primarily on representing hospitals and other institutional clients, and offers additional strength in risk management counseling.
Strengths

It has a good team with distinct experience bases. They seem to work really well together.

Notable practitioners
Earl Googe
Earl Googe offers a wealth of healthcare sector expertise and a strong track record in medical malpractice defense. He is capable of assisting clients throughout litigation and at trial, as well as advising on regulatory matters.

I thought Earl was excellent. He is just a very experienced trial attorney who is good with the local judiciary. He is professional and communicative.

Earl Googe is great. He is a great resource and the go-to guy for unusual questions where nobody knows the answer. He has a very interesting background and he's an expert in Florida-specific issues.


Michael Harmon
Michael Harmon is a trial lawyer noted for his representation of hospitals and healthcare providers in the defense of medical malpractice claims, particularly involving matters of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death.

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