1. Michael L. Forte
Title: Partner
Law School: Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002; Notes and Comments Editor, Stetson Law Review; Elizabeth M. Leeman Award for best student article published in the Stetson Law Review, 2001-2002; First place in Stetson Law Review Write-On Competition for "Zadvydas v. Underwood: How to Ignore Substantive Due Process Rights in Two Easy Steps," 2001
College: University of Florida, B.A., English/Political Science, high honors, 1999; Intern to the Honorable Magistrate Jenkins, Middle District of Florida; Stetson University Teaching Fellow; Stetson University Research Assistant
Admitted: Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002; Notes and Comments Editor, Stetson Law Review; Elizabeth M. Leeman Award for best student article published in the Stetson Law Review, 2001-2002; First place in Stetson Law Review Write-On Competition for "Zadvydas v. Underwood: How to Ignore Substantive Due Process Rights in Two Easy Steps," 2001
Practice Area: Casualty Litigation, Product Liability, Construction, Governmental and Administrative, Class Actions, Trucking Litigation, Retail & Hospitality, Government, Healthcare, Transportation
Membership: Professional & Civic Activities, Risk Insurance Management Society, Executive Board Member, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Trial Advocate Quarterly Chair of Editorial Board, The Florida Bar, Florida Bar Journal, Past Editorial Board Member, Thirteenth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law… Read more Professional & Civic Activities, Risk Insurance Management Society, Executive Board Member, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Trial Advocate Quarterly Chair of Editorial Board, The Florida Bar, Florida Bar Journal, Past Editorial Board Member, Thirteenth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee A, Past Chairperson, Small Claims Rules Committee, Past Member, Trial Lawyers Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawers Division Professionalism and Ethics Committee, Past Member, Trial

2. Hugh D. Higgins
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007; Senior Associate, Law Review, Intern to the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew, Middle District of Florida, Member, Moot Court Board, President, Christian Legal Society, Book Award: Civil Procedure, Outstanding Associate, Stetson Law Review, Spring 2006 & 2007, E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for Excellence in Oral and Written Advocacy
College: University of Florida, B.A., cum laude, 2000; University of Vienna, Austria, Post-baccalaureate studies in International Affairs, Trade Policy/German, 2001-2002 Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship
Admitted: Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007; Senior Associate, Law Review, Intern to the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew, Middle District of Florida, Member, Moot Court Board, President, Christian Legal Society, Book Award: Civil Procedure, Outstanding Associate, Stetson Law Review, Spring 2006 & 2007, E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for Excellence in Oral and Written Advocacy
Practice Area: Construction; Casualty Defense; Product Liability; Commercial Litigation; Construction; Manufacturing; Automotive and Motorcycles; Retail & Hospitality
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3. Carie Hall
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012 Law Review, Student Ambassador, National Clearinghouse for Science Technology and the Law Pro Bono Program, Book Awards for Research and Writing I, Research and Writing II, Federal PreTrial Practice and Florida Torts
College: Florida Metropolitan University, A.S., Paralegal Studies, magna cum laude, 1995; University of South Florida, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2008 University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences Honor Society
Admitted: Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012 Law Review, Student Ambassador, National Clearinghouse for Science Technology and the Law Pro Bono Program, Book Awards for Research and Writing I, Research and Writing II, Federal PreTrial Practice and Florida Torts
Practice Area: Casualty Defense; Product Liability; Commercial Litigation; Automotive and Motorcycles; Retail & Hospitality
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4. Jared E. Smith
Title: Partner
Law School: Washburn University, School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
College: Fort Hays State University, B.B.A., Accounting, summa cum laude, 1996
Admitted: Washburn University, School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Construction; Casualty Defense; Chemicals; Asbestos and Toxic Torts; Product Liability; Commercial Litigation; Retail & Hospitality; Construction; Manufacturing
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5. Sara M. Klco
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University, College of Law(J.D./M.B.A., 2008) Phi Delta Phi, Moot Court Board, Stetson Law Review, National Order of Scribes for Excellence in Legal Writing and Professionalism, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Book Awards: Research & Writing II, Agency and Unincorporated Associations, Appellate Practice
College: Stetson University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2004; Phi Beta Kappa, National Dean's List Honor Recipient, Who's Who Among America's University Award, Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
Admitted: Stetson University, College of Law(J.D./M.B.A., 2008) Phi Delta Phi, Moot Court Board, Stetson Law Review, National Order of Scribes for Excellence in Legal Writing and Professionalism, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Book Awards: Research & Writing II, Agency and Unincorporated Associations, Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Casualty Defense; Appellate; Product Liability
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6. J. Richard Caldwell, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Florida, College of Law, J.D., 1970
College: University of Florida, B.A., 1965
Admitted: University of Florida, College of Law, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Appellate; Product Liability; Commercial Litigation; Construction; Manufacturing; Retail & Hospitality
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7. Robert L. Blank
Title: Member
Law School: Stetson University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992
College: University of South Florida, B.A., 1988
Admitted: Stetson University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992
Practice Area: Products Liability; Commercial Litigation; Casualty Insurance Defense; Labor and Employment; Professional Liability
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8. Brian J. Baggot
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida, College of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1993
College: University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, with honors, 1990
Admitted: University of Florida, College of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1993
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith; Casualty Defense; Product Liability; Commercial Litigation
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