“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 […]
Category: Insurance
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 […]
15+ Reasons Why You Should Engage a Property Insurance Lawyer
At Corless Barfield Trial Group we receive many calls in which potential clients start the conversation by expressing, “I am not sure it’s time, but I am thinking about hiring you to help.” As a result, we’ve put together a list of more than 15 reasons why you should engage a lawyer on your property […]
5 Reasons You Need a Property Damage Lawyer
After you have sustained damage to your home or commercial property, or if you are on the Board of Directors of a Community Management Association, finding the right lawyer to represent your case can be challenging. While many lawyers divide their resources between different legal disputes, the team of lawyers at Corless Barfield Trial Group […]
Do You Have Citizens Property Insurance? Rates Will Likely Rise for Citizens Customers
Here comes the Grinch who stole Christmas. The board of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. recently approved a plan that would raise residential insurance rates by an average of 8.2 percent starting in September 2019 – with the hikes hitting almost all customers of the state-backed insurer. That’s the Citizens way. Citizens is Florida’s largest residential […]
Insurance Bad Faith – $25.5 Million Message to Aetna to Change Its Ways
Aetna, the nation’s third-largest insurer with 23.1 million customers, has been reckless and engaged in abhorrent, bad faith behavior. A recent jury award for $25.5 million is a statement to Aetna that they cannot put profits before policyholders. Aetna acted in bad faith by denying a patient life-saving cancer treatment, a jury in the Oklahoma […]
Why Should I Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Residents and business owners of the Tampa Bay area enjoy both a laid-back beach lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area. With a smorgasbord of the best outdoor activities, museums, schools, professional sports teams, shopping, and dining, it’s no wonder nearly 400,000 people call the Tampa Bay metro area home. […]
Why Do Sinkholes Keep Opening Up in Florida?
Sinkholes occur in Florida more frequently than any other U.S. state. For more than 20 years, Corless Barfield Trial Group has assisted families, community associations managers, public adjusters, and other law firms and owners to resolve the complex legal and engineering issues arising from sinkhole claims and the litigation process. Having recovered more than $250 […]
Water, Water, Everywhere: Truth About Flood Damage Insurance
Do you have a flood insurance policy? What does flood insurance cover? Has your flood insurance claim been denied? When your insurer delays, denies or underpays your flood damage claim, it’s critical to have an experienced Flood Damage Attorney representing your rights. Florida has more than three times as many homes in flood hazard zones […]