Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense - Florida: South
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What the Team is Known For
Wicker Smith is sought after for its expert defense of medical malpractice claims as part of its broader strength in professional liability and commercial litigation. The team frequently represents physicians and healthcare providers, as well as insurance companies, in state and federal court. It has a strong bench across both Northern and Southern Florida.
Strengths
Wicker Smith has its finger on the pulse of medical malpractice litigation and on legislation that can impact the practice of medicine.
Wicker Smith has very experienced attorneys that I trust with the most complex cases. The firm has lots of experience and does a very good job of responding in a timely way.
Wicker Smith is without question the finest medical and general malpractice defense firm in Florida. The firm's guidance to us is extraordinary.
Wicker Smith's investigative methods, use of defense experts, its prepping of witnesses, as well as its reputation as an assertive defense firm helps us evaluate cases and negotiate resolutions quickly.
Work Highlights
Wicker Smith represented Naples Community Hospital and a cardiothoracic surgeon in the successful defense against claims of breaching the standard of care.
Notable practitioners
Antonia Smillova's practice is centered on a range of medical malpractice and broader healthcare sector issues. Clients benefit from her considerable professional experience in the healthcare industry.
Oscar Cabanas is noted for his experience handling complex malpractice suits alongside wider strength in professional liability and commercial litigation. He is a managing partner of Wicker Smith.
Oscar is an excellent attorney.
Oscar is a first rate trial lawyer who knows his stuff.
Richards Ford often works on complex medical malpractice claims, as part of a broader civil litigation practice. He is highlighted for his work with hospitals.
Dick Ford is well respected and has developed relationships with the plaintiff's bar that can be useful in trying to resolve medical malpractice cases that are challenging to defend.
Richards is very well respected and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to pick up the phone to seek his advice or discuss a concern that I have.
Richard Ramsey is a managing partner of Wicker Smith and is based in the firm's Jacksonville office. He handles a range of medical malpractice matters as part of a broad professional liability practice.
Rick is the rare attorney who is not only phenomenal at medical malpractice defense but takes the time to develop the next generation of attorneys, which is an incredible service to his clients.
Robert Paradela is a managing partner of Wicker Smith and is based in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office. He is praised by healthcare industry clients for his medical malpractice defense work.
Bob Paradela is very knowledgeable and responsive.
