1. Gina G. Smith
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1987
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Political Science, with honors, 1975; University of Southern California, M.P.A., 1977
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1987
Practice Area: Arson & Fraud; Casualty Defense Litigation; Coverage Defense; Extra-Contractual
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2. Charles 'CJ' Dewrell
Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, Class of 2012, J.D.
College: Florida State University, B.S.
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, Class of 2012, J.D.
Practice Area: First-Party Coverage, Third-Party Coverage, Construction, Product Liability
Membership: Memberships, Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar

3. Mr. Pace Mawhinney II
Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
College: Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, Criminology and English Literature
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
Practice Area: Extra-Contractual, Casualty Defense Litigation, Construction, First-Party Coverage, Third-Party Coverage
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4. Ryan M. Garrett
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., 1994
College: Saint Leo College, B.A., cum laude, 1991
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Casualty Defense Litigation, Construction, Extra-Contractual, Medical & Professional Malpractice Liability, Product Liability, Trucking
Membership: Memberships, Defense Research Institute (DRI) , Tallahassee Bar Association , The Florida Bar

5. Julius F. (Rick) Parker, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: University of Arizona, B.S.B.A., 1987
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: First and third-party coverage matters, extra-contractual matters, premises liability defense
Membership: Memberships, Defense Research Institute (DRI) , Tallahassee Bar Association , The Florida Bar

6. Mr. Barry Burkett
Title: Associate
Law School: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D.
College: Auburn University, B.S.B.A., summa cum laude
Admitted: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction, Product Liability, First-Party Coverage
Membership: Memberships, Alabama Bar , Florida Bar

7. William L. Wallis
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 1976; New York University, LL.M., 1985
College: United States Military Academy, B.S., 1970
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 1976; New York University, LL.M., 1985
Practice Area: Litigation; Professional Liability; Admiralty and Maritime Law; Transportation; Insurance Coverage
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8. Kathy J. Maus
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1991
College: Florida State University, B.S., Risk Management/Insurance, 1986
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1991
Practice Area: Casualty Defense Litigation, Construction, Employment Law, Extra-Contractual, First-Party Coverage, Product Liability, Specialty Trial Team, Third-Party Coverage
Membership: Memberships, ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), American College of Coverage and Extra-contractual Counsel (ACCEC), Defense Research Institute (DRI), Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Insurance Law Committee, Tallahassee… Read more Memberships, ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), American College of Coverage and Extra-contractual Counsel (ACCEC), Defense Research Institute (DRI), Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Insurance Law Committee, Tallahassee Bar Association, Tallahassee Women Lawyers (TWL), Women in the Law Networking Committee Read less

9. Dane M. Dunson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2010
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10. John A. Forgas, III
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1988
College: Western Illinois University; Florida State University, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
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11. Max G. Factor
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1991
College: Louisiana College, B.S., Business Administration/Management, 1987
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
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12. Christopher J. Nicholas
Title: Partner
Law School: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 1988
College: Florida State University, B.S., 1984
Admitted: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Appellate; Casualty Defense Litigation; Construction; Coverage Defense; Extra-Contractual; Product Liability; Trucking
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13. J. Blake Hunter
Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
College: Furman University, B.A.
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Casualty Defense Litigation, Extra-Contractual, Third-Party Coverage
Membership: Memberships, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Tallahassee Bar Association

14. Richard W. Coombs
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Florida State University, B.S., Communication, 1995
Admitted: Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Arson & Fraud; Coverage Defense
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15. Kevin J. Kapusta
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Stetson University, J.D., 1991
College: Rollins College, B.A., 1989
Admitted: Stetson University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
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