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As we litigate a case in the trial court, we are always mindful of the outlook on appeal. Sometimes our objective is to protect a victory from upset. Sometimes, it is to preserve an error for appeal. At other times it is the goal of our Client, from the outset, to change or shape the law by creating precedent. We welcome such challenges and are proud of our achievements. We can handle all matters in the higher courts, state and federal, including the United States Supreme Court.
For more than thirty years, we've built a national reputation as a bulwark against insurance fraud. We've done this by winning trials. We've done this by drafting legislation and policy language. Furthermore we've done this as leaders of organizations that educate the insurance industry about the means to thwart the billion dollar economic drain that is arson and insurance fraud.
Liability exposure is as broad as human endeavor. Our casualty defense practice encompasses that vast field. We'll promptly evaluate the case and plan the best course, be it settlement, mediation, arbitration or trial. Then we'll execute.
Occasionally a new field of defense litigation springs to life overnight. When the "Chinese Drywall" phenomenon erupted, we assembled a team with expertise in construction, insurance coverage, and product liability cases. Our Chinese Drywall team dispenses informed advice and litigates the full range of legal exposures including the availability of coverage for property damage and liability.
Our construction lawyers are prepared to handle any aspect of litigation, from initial contract and bid proposals, to material failures and construction defects, to disputes surrounding final certifications. We routinely represent owners, developers, design professionals and manufacturers, as well as general and sub-contractors. Butler Pappas prides itself on having real world experience in the construction field by understanding industry standards and building practices.
For decades, we've counseled clients on sophisticated coverage questions. With this institutional knowledge in place, we're efficient at providing fast opinions on the most complex issues. And, when litigation ensues, our experience serves our clients well.
Claims for the breach of sensitive private data systems are complex and require a quick response. Our cyber loss team counsels clients on first and third party coverage questions relating to system invasions and data breaches. We assist insurers and their insureds in responding to these situations. We also defend companies, who have been victimized by cyber attacks, from third party claims. For some clients, we recover money they had to pay for such losses.
We are able to assist management and human resource teams in the prevention of employment-related claims. Still, when such claims do occur, we defend them at the administrative level and in the courts.
We have the experience and resources to defend high exposure, "bet-the-company" suits. These include actions for first and third-party "bad faith," and all manner of damages in excess of insurance policy limits. In such matters, we believe ourselves to be preeminent.
Patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets: Intellectual property may be among a company's most valuable assets. Butler Pappas counsels clients how best to preserve and protect those assets. Our services include the defense and prosecution of lawsuits for infringement, dilution, unfair competition and misappropriation, as well as cybersquatting and domain name disputes.
We help assess and manage professional liability to prevent or eliminate claims as well as providing a defense before professional standards boards and when matters are tried in court.
We assess and help mitigate the costs and risks of product liability claims. Indeed, we manage all manner of product problems at the regulatory level and in litigation. Our expertise puts us at the forefront as speakers and planners of national programs on product liability.
We help manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and their insurers take the necessary precautions to prevent a costly product recall. We assist clients in reporting safety issues to applicable government agencies, as well as deciding when and how to recall products. While no manufacturer ever wants its products recalled, we can help minimize potential exposure, so our clients can get back to business. And if necessary, we provide litigation support against claims resulting from allegedly defective products.
Butler Pappas attorneys handle matters and disputes for ceding insurers, reinsurers, and retrocessionaires. Our services include reviewing reinsurance treaties, advising on coverage disputes, litigation, arbitration and mediation, as well as collections for cedents and reinsurers, including cases of insolvency.
One of our great strengths is large loss subrogation and recovery. Being on "first call" for an investigation lets us preserve evidence and position the matter for recovery from the outset. We have access to prime experts in many fields, and we, ourselves, put tremendous time and effort into understanding the scientific and engineering side of every case.
Butler Pappas brings years of combined experience to bear in the defense of trucking accidents. A rapid deployment team of attorneys and paralegals can be on the scene of an accident within hours to protect the company, its drivers and valuable evidence. Our team has access to a strong database of established experts with expertise in accident reconstruction, photography, videography, regulatory compliance, conspicuity and hazardous waste containment.

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June 11, 2013	Lori Vella Appointed Vice-Chair 2013 ICP Symposium	Read
June 11, 2013	Gina Smith Elected to the Board of the Florida Chapter of the NSPII	Read
May 25, 2013	Color Me Rad Run	Read
May 05, 2013	2013 Summer Firm Event	Read
April 25, 2013	Bring Your Child to Work Day	Read
April 22, 2013	Denise Anderson Appointed to Two Chairperson Positions	Read
April 16, 2013	Wheelchairs 4 Kids	Read
April 16, 2013	Tampa Office Continues Its Recycling Efforts	Read
March 13, 2013	Butler Pappas Named 2013 Go-To Law Firms for Litigation	Read
February 16, 2013	HCBA Diversity Event	Read
January 09, 2013	Tom Keller Selected to Serve on PLRB Board	Read
December 31, 2012	Holiday Gift Giving	Read
December 19, 2012	Butler Pappas employees collect donations for the Humane Society	Read
December 14, 2012	Butler Pappas Annual Holiday Party	Read
December 04, 2012	Butler Pappas employees raised $7,702 for United Way	Read
November 20, 2012	Kathy Maus - Litigation Counsel of America	Read
November 05, 2012	Claims and Litigation Management Alliance	Read
October 30, 2012	Lewis F. Collins and the ACCEC	Read
October 29, 2012	2nd Annual Downtown YMCA Corporate Cup 5K	Read
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September 06, 2012	IADC Selects Special Projects Vice Chair	Read
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July 30, 2012	Recycling Efforts Continue	Read
July 25, 2012	Butler Pappas Makes Top 100 Best Companies List	Read
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