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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.
Current economic realities, and an increasingly complex business environment, present insurers with heretofore unknown problems related to insolvency. Our Bankruptcy and Insolvency practice group can assist with all matters that arise in the restructuring of financially troubled companies. We represent not only insurers, but also debtors, creditors, trustees and all parties affected by bankruptcies and out-of-court insolvency proceedings.
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.
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.
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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May 07, 2012	Elementary Business Partner of the Year Nominee	Read
May 01, 2012	Recycling Efforts in Action	Read
April 30, 2012	Cory Person wins GEBA's President's Award for Service	Read
April 27, 2012	George Edgecomb Annual Scholarship Banquet	Read
April 26, 2012	Bring Your Children to Work	Read
April 15, 2012	PLRB Charity Golf Tournament	Read
April 14, 2012	Annual HCBA Diversity Picnic	Read
April 11, 2012	Butler Pappas' Employees Continue to Support Booker T. Washington Elementary	Read
March 26, 2012	Butler Pappas Opens Office in Philadelphia	Read
March 14, 2012	Butler Pappas' Employees Donate Books and More	Read
March 09, 2012	Butler Pappas' Hosts Seniors from Pepin Academies	Read
March 03, 2012	Butler Pappas Helps Students Prepare For FCAT	Read
February 22, 2012	Butler Pappas Goes Green	Read
December 14, 2011	Butler Pappas Annual Holiday Party	Read
December 10, 2011	Butler Pappas Gift Giving at Just Elementary	Read
November 19, 2011	Hillsborough River and Waterways Clean Up	Read
November 18, 2011	Butler Pappas employees raised $7,315 for United Way	Read
October 20, 2011	Downtown Tampa YMCA Corporate Cup 5K Run/Walk	Read
October 14, 2011	Lee National Denim Day for Breast Cancer Awareness	Read
October 12, 2011	Butler Pappas Donates the EAJA Fee to the Veterans' Consortium Pro Bono Program	Read
September 30, 2011	Hobie Hind elected to the NASP Board of Directors	Read
July 15, 2011	Kathy Maus is elected to the IADC Board of Directors	Read
May 30, 2011	General James F. Smith was the Grand Marshal for a Memorial Day Parade	Read

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