January 16, 2026 | News Coverage

Miles A. McGrane, IV Sworn in as President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

We are pleased to announce that Miles A. McGrane, IV, a Partner in our Hollywood Office, was recently sworn in as President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).  ABOTA is an invitation only, national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,300 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense—and judges spread among 94 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. 

 

December 22, 2025 | Verdicts and Settlements

Favorable Defense Result Achieved in Premises Liability Dispute

Partner Michael Kast, and associate, Aaron Zeilberger, of our firm’s Orlando office, secured a favorable defense result in a premises liability case involving a slip and fall at a grocery store, where there were no posted signs. Although the plaintiff alleged that a wet floor aggravated several prior injuries and required multiple surgeries, the defense vigorously contested causation and the extent of the new injuries. While the plaintiff’s counsel requested over $883,000 during closing arguments, the jury returned a gross verdict of only $250,000. After accounting for a 10% comparative negligence finding, the net verdict was reduced to $225,000. This outcome represented a significant victory, as the final award was nearly $200,000 less than the plaintiff's lowest mid-trial demand.

December 19, 2025 | Verdicts and Settlements

Hollywood Partners Secure Favorable Verdict in Property Damage Dispute

Hollywood Partners, Lauren McEndree and Joshua Nathanson, secured a favorable verdict at trial in Miami-Dade County in a property damage case. The defendant admitted liability but argued that the plaintiffs failed to mitigate their damages by allowing the unit to rot for years, causing mold to spread from one room to the entire three-bedroom unit. Plaintiffs asked for $400,000, and after two hours, the jury awarded $67,500 and determined they were 40% comparatively negligent, resulting in a final award of $40,500.