Outcomes that reduced exposure for the carrier.
A sample of defense outcomes. Carrier-facing results are cleared for publication on a rolling basis; additional matters are being prepared for release.
Three examples since December 2025.
A sample of the matters HD Law Partners attorneys have tried to a defense verdict. These are examples, not a complete record of the firm’s trial work.
A positive outcome in any given case reflects the merits of that case and is not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other matter. Every case is evaluated on its own merits.
Reported decisions in the lines we defend.
Examples drawn from the many reported decisions in matters handled by HD Law Partners attorneys in carrier defense and bad faith. A sample, not a complete list. Citations only; each decision speaks for itself.
- Geico Gen. Ins. Co. v. Otero, No. 8:09-CV-1678-T-27AEP, 2011 WL 13301951 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 27, 2011)
- Macola v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 483 F.3d 1229 (11th Cir. 2007)
- GEICO General Insurance Co. v. McDonald, 315 F. App’x 181 (11th Cir.)
- Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Thompson, 641 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2d DCA)
- Flood v. GEICO, Case No. 8:11-CV-49-T-24TBM (M.D. Fla.)
- Jones v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 579 So. 2d 783 (Fla. 1st DCA)
- Mutual Fire, Marine and Inland Insurance Co. v. Florida Testing & Engineering Co., 511 So. 2d 360 (Fla. 5th DCA)
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Additional matters are cleared for publication on a rolling basis, with carrier consent where required. The lines below reflect the defense work carriers assign us across Florida.
First-Party Property
Coverage analysis and defense across fire, water, sinkhole, and structural claims under Florida policy forms.
Casualty & Liability
Auto, premises, and bodily-injury defense, including complex and high-exposure casualty matters.
Bad-Faith Defense
Statutory and common-law bad-faith defense, built on a close read of the claims-handling record.
Coverage Opinions
Pre-litigation opinions that help the desk decide whether to defend, settle, or deny.
Appeals
Appellate defense that protects favorable trial outcomes through the Florida courts.
Self-Insured Defense
Defense for self-insured entities and corporate risk departments managing exposure directly.
A positive outcome in any given case reflects the merits of that case and is not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other matter. Every case is evaluated on its own merits. Results shown are representative and cleared for publication; additional matters are being prepared for release with carrier consent where required.
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