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Spring 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
d&G Lawyer News
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Green Building: Be both Environmentally and Legally Conscious
In a world of high energy prices and climate change, green building issues are becoming more common in the construction and real estate market. As green building becomes more prevalent ... Read More
Medical Malpractice Non-economic Damages Caps
The Florida Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutionality of non-economic caps, such as pain and suffering damages, in medical malpractice cases ...
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Florida Supreme Court strikes down limitations of remedies clauses
Two recent Florida Supreme Court decisions have addressed the issue of the enforceability of limitations of remedies provisions in arbitration agreements under Florida law ...
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In The News
Nicolas Q. Porter delivered a presentation titled “The Central Florida Water Initiative: Overview and Issues” at the January 18, 2012 American Water Works Association Regulatory ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
I was just served with a Summons, what should I do? CONSULT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY! Whether you have been served a summons, demand letter, notice to owner in an eminent domain ...
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Our Team
Richard A. Gilbert
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Richard A. Gilbert is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Rich received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University (Ohio). He has practiced law in Tampa for more than 35 years, and has extensive experience in complex civil trials. He is a Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer and a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Rich is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in both civil trial and commercial litigation. In addition, Rich was selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2006-2011 and in the top 100 lawyers in the State in 2006. In 2007, he was listed by Law Dragon as one of the 500 leading plaintiff lawyers in America. |
Edward de la Parte, Jr.
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Edward P. de Parte is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Ed received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental and water law. He is a Board Certified State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice Lawyer. The American Research Corporation designates him as a “Leading American Attorney” and “Leading Florida Attorney” in these categories. Additionally, Ed is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Ed was selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2007-2011. |
Patrick J. McNamara
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Patrick J. McNamara is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Pat received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree, in political science from the University of Florida. Pat has practiced law for over 20 years and is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Pat practices in the fields of commercial, civil, and personal injury litigation, health law, construction law and appeals. |
David M. Caldevilla
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David M. Caldevilla is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. David received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Florida State University College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. He is a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer, and adds significant appellate experience to the firm. David has practiced law for over 20 years and is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. He was selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2008-2011. |
Vivian Arenas-Battles
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Vivian Arenas-Battles is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Vivian received her Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. She has practiced law for 25 years and is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Vivian was voted by her peers statewide to Florida Trend magazine’s 2009 and 2011 Florida Legal Elite. Vivian was also selected by her peers as a Florida Super Lawyer in 2010 and 2011. Vivian practices in the areas of administrative, civil litigation, environmental, land use and eminent domain law. Vivian is also a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. |
Daniel J. McBreen
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Daniel J. McBreen is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Dan received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor of Science degree, with high honors, in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida. He practices primarily in the firm’s civil litigation division. Dan also serves as the firm’s recruiting coordinator. Dan was selected in Super Lawyers magazine's list of Rising Stars in 2009, 2010 and 2011. |
Nicolas Q. Porter
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Nicolas Q. Porter is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Nick received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Florida State University College of Law, and he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, in English from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Nick was selected to Super Lawyers magazine's list of Rising Stars in 2011. |
Kristin Y. Melton
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Kristin Y. Melton is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Kristin received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, cum laude. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Management from the University of Florida. She was selected by her peers in Super Lawyers magazine’s list of Rising Stars in 2010 and 2011. |
Michael R. Bray
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Michael R. Bray is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Mike received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He received a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Administration, and a Master of Science degree in Decision and Information Sciences, both from the University of Florida. He joined de la Parte & Gilbert in 2008 after clerking for the firm as a summer associate in 2007. Mike’s primary practice areas include appellate law, civil litigation, and administrative law. Prior to law school, Mike was a consultant for a large international consulting firm, specializing in systems integration. |
Eric D. Nowak
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Eric D. Nowak is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Eric received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from New College of Florida. He joined de la Parte & Gilbert in 2009 after clerking for the firm as a summer associate in 2008. He primarily practices in the area of civil litigation. |
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