Three jury trial wins since December 2025
Trial team: Ray Haas, lead trial counsel, and Craig Zyburo, trial counsel. First-party property defense.
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August 2026 · Hillsborough County
Cast iron pipe claim seeking tear-out costs
Defense verdict
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July 2026 · Sarasota County
Claimed hurricane damage to roof and interior
Defense verdict
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December 2025 · Sarasota County
Condominium interior water damage, peril-created opening exclusion applied
Defense verdict
A positive outcome in any given case is only a reflection of the merits of that case and should not be considered a guaranty or warranty of any outcome in any other case. Every case must be evaluated on its own merits.
Case Results
Representative outcomes across Florida insurance defense, bad faith, premises, torts and business litigation.
These are examples of matters the firm has handled, not a complete list.
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Valdez v. EZ Motors of Tampa Inc. & Blanco
Dismissed with prejudice.
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Kennedy v. Dubs & Casey Key Resort LLC
Dismissed with prejudice.
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Rhodes v. Lazy Flamingo 2, Inc.
Dismissed with prejudice.
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Steele v. Banner Life Insurance Co.
Benefits dispute resolved at mediation.
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GEICO v. Otero
Carrier defense, exposure contained.
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Shaver v. Carpenter
Dismissed with little or no payment.
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Paredes v. Mitchell
Dismissed with little or no payment.
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Milligan v. China Buffet
Dismissed with little or no payment.
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Hope v. Grzyb
Dismissed with little or no payment.
No results in this practice area yet.
A positive outcome in any given case is only a reflection of the merits of that case and should not be considered a guaranty or warranty of any outcome in any other case. Every case must be evaluated on its own merits.
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