Trials, Tribulations & Triumphs of Practicing Trial Law
Trial work is creative. It is a form of heightened theater where you get to know the characters and help your client tell judges and juries their story. There is nothing like having a jury nod in agreement and learn from a verdict that the jury found favor with your arguments. Trial work is not...Read More
Great Balls of Fire: Fighting Your Insurance Company Over Fire & Smoke Damage
“You couldn’t ask for a worse situation,” Santa Barbara, Calif. Sheriff Bill Brown said at a news conference regarding the fire on the dive-boat Conception, which became fully engulfed in flames as more than 30 passengers slept below deck. The loss is horrific. The cause of the Sept. 2 fire, which killed 34 people, is...Read More
Won’t Back Down: Fighting Insurers For Property Damage Coverage
When they go low – and they will – we go high, or we take them to court. Insurance companies and their bureaucracies will be the biggest obstacle between you and your property damage claim. Corless Barfield Trial Group knows how to deal with insurers and adjusters trying to hold your compensation. Everything an insurer...Read More
2019 Hurricane Season: How Do I Handle My Hurricane Claim
Living in Florida comes with many benefits such as warm temperatures, access to beautiful beaches, and year-round outdoor activities. Yet Florida is also known for its destructive hurricane season that has the potential to wreck property and cause serious damage, which can have negative impacts long after the storm has passed. Adding to a property...Read More
ConTEXT Is Everything: Florida’s New Texting While Driving Law
Texting while driving is a serious problem on Florida roadways, especially in Tampa. On July 1, 2019 a new law will go into effect making texting and driving a primary offense. What will be the impact on Floridians? Read on. HB 107 makes driving while texting a primary offense, meaning law enforcement can stop motorists...Read More
How to Spot Sinkholes
You may have seen a sinkhole covered in local or national news as a sensational story. Such headline-worthy articles and videos typically show sinkholes causing huge traffic jams or homes literally sinking into the ground. Other times, sinkhole activity does not cause a large-scale collapse but it becomes a chronic problem for owners of multiple...Read More
What’s the Damage? Why You Must Hire A Property Damage Insurance Attorney
Commercial. Residential. Condominium. Community Management Associations. Licensed Community Association Managers. Many policyholders do their best to submit insurance claims after property damage, but they oftentimes run into trouble when dealing with their insurance company. In fact, submitting claims and negotiating with your insurer can be extremely frustrating and confusing. At Corless Barfield Trial Group, our...Read More
Importance of Teamwork in the Modern Law Firm
Teamwork makes the dream work. We have turned the indispensable idea of working with a team of experts, including seasoned investigators, support staff, paralegals, consultants, jury experts, and top-notch lawyers, into a reality at Corless Barfield Trial Group. Most of the team at CBTG joined our crew more than a decade ago, each contributing to...Read More
SHERO: Gender Equality in the Law
Men sometimes don’t realize how much “space” they occupy in the practice of law. They misguidedly own that space and guard it as if it were a battle in Game of Thrones. Corless Barfield Trial Group is proud of the extraordinary female team we have assembled, all of whom have boundless authority, strength, and intelligence...Read More
Understanding Hurricane and Other Wind Insurance Claims
With only months to go until hurricane season, which starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30, it’s time to check preparation kits, plan evacuation routes, and familiarize yourself with your insurance policy. Also, given the dynamic weather conditions in Florida, springtime hail storms damage property far more often than is reported. Litigating Storm Damage Claims:...Read More
What Makes A Great Trial Lawyer? 3 Tips and Tools
“In all things success depends on previous preparation, and without such previous preparation there is sure to be failure.” -Confucious The vast majority of lawyers do not communicate effectively with jurors. How do I know this? As a seasoned trial lawyer for nearly a quarter century, I have a success record at trial that is...Read More
Property Damage: What Florida Property Owners Should Know
Corless Barfield Trial Group has proudly and aggressively represented Community Management Associations, Licensed Community Association Managers (LCAMs), and individual property owners throughout Florida with matters related to property damage. Our attorneys are experienced in representing clients in the aftermath of property damage to ensure insurance companies are providing appropriate compensation to help them recover. Corless...Read More