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Mr. David Acosta, Associate Attorney
Casualty Litigation, Employment and Labor, Insurance, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Phone:305-534-4757
Web:www.rumberger.com
Address: Brickell Bayview Centre, Suite 3000, 80 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
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Law Firm:Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
Lawyer:Mr. David Acosta
Phone:305-534-4757
Fax:305-538-5504
Lawyer Title:Associate
Practice Areas:Casualty Litigation, Employment and Labor, Insurance, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Bio:Representative Cases: Notable Cases: Kristen Ruffo v. Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State College: The Plaintiff was terminated as the head coach for the women's basketball team on June 20, 2017. Her lawsuit followed alleging that the College terminated her from her position as head coach because she engaged in statutorily protected expression in violation of the Florida Public Whistleblower Act. The Court disagreed. After litigating the case for close to two years, the Court entered an eight page Order on 11/5/2019 finding the Plaintiff did not engage in statutory protected expression and failed to demonstrate a causal connection between the protected activity and her termination. Therefore, the College is entitled to summary judgment as a matter of law. Plaintiff's counsel did not appeal so the Order is final. Defense is moving to tax costs of approximately $8,000. | | David Acosta concentrates his practice in the defense of employment, casualty and insurance coverage cases. He defends colleges and other employers against claims of discrimination under Title VII, ADA, FCRA, retaliation, whistleblower violations, and other employment law related claims. In 2018, David was second-chair counsel in a 7-day trial involving claims of discrimination and retaliation, under Title VII and the FCRA, that resulted in a defense verdict. David also represents trucking companies and other businesses for various tort claims, and defends insurance companies against first-par
Admitted:2013, New Jersey; 2014, Florida; U. S. District Courts of Florida (Southern);
College:Florida International University, Class of 2009, B.A., Accounting
Law School:Rutgers University, Class of 2012, J.D., , Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Managing Articles Editor, , Association of Latin American Law Students, President, , Phi Alpha Delta, Vice-Justice, , Student Bar Association, Class Representative
Membership: Professional & Civic Activities, Dade County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association
Web:www.rumberger.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Mr. David Acosta, graduated from Florida International University, Class of 2009, B.A., Accounting Rutgers University, Class of 2012, J.D., , Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Managing Articles Editor, , Association of Latin American Law Students, President, , Phi Alpha Delta, Vice-Justice, , Student Bar Association, Class Representative, is now employed by Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association at Brickell Bayview Centre, Suite 3000, 80 Southwest 8th Street Miami, FL 33130.

While being a member of Professional & Civic Activities, Dade County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, Mr. David Acosta is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mr. David Acosta as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mr. David Acosta offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mr. David Acosta has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mr. David Acosta's office is located at Miami, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mr. David Acosta has been admitted in 2013, New Jersey; 2014, Florida; U. S. District Courts of Florida (Southern);. His or her practice areas include Casualty Litigation, Employment and Labor, Insurance, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith.

Mr. David Acosta's college and law school education includes Florida International University, Class of 2009, B.A., Accounting, Rutgers University, Class of 2012, J.D., , Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Managing Articles Editor, , Association of Latin American Law Students, President, , Phi Alpha Delta, Vice-Justice, , Student Bar Association, Class Representative. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: Notable Cases: Kristen Ruffo v. Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State College: The Plaintiff was terminated as the head coach for the women's basketball team on June 20, 2017. Her lawsuit followed alleging that the College terminated her from her position as head coach because she engaged in statutorily protected expression in violation of the Florida Public Whistleblower Act. The Court disagreed. After litigating the case for close to two years, the Court entered an eight page Order on 11/5/2019 finding the Plaintiff did not engage in statutory protected expression and failed to demonstrate a causal connection between the protected activity and her termination. Therefore, the College is entitled to summary judgment as a matter of law. Plaintiff's counsel did not appeal so the Order is final. Defense is moving to tax costs of approximately $8,000. | | David Acosta concentrates his practice in the defense of employment, casualty and insurance coverage cases. He defends colleges and other employers against claims of discrimination under Title VII, ADA, FCRA, retaliation, whistleblower violations, and other employment law related claims. In 2018, David was second-chair counsel in a 7-day trial involving claims of discrimination and retaliation, under Title VII and the FCRA, that resulted in a defense verdict. David also represents trucking companies and other businesses for various tort claims, and defends insurance companies against first-par. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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