Congratulations to Kimberly J. Woods on her outstanding achievement as a member of the inaugural class of Legal Rising Stars by the Jacksonville Business Journal. This prestigious recognition is a testament to her dedication and hard work at Boyd & Jenerette. Kimberly’s commitment to excellence and her contributions to the legal community have undoubtedly set her apart as a rising star in her field. We applaud her accomplishments and look forward to witnessing her continued success and impact in the legal profession. Well done, Kimberly! Click Here to Read More

Payton D. Bramlett recently obtained summary judgment in a side-swipe automobile collision case in Coweta County Superior Court, where plaintiff was represented by counsel.  In her complaint, plaintiff claimed that defendant was negligent in changing lanes in violation of O.C.G.A. § 40-6-123 and that defendant committed battery to the person of the plaintiff in violation of O.C.G.A. § 51-1-13.  Plaintiff also claimed that defendant had been stubbornly litigious in violation of O.C.G.A. § 13-6-11.  Chief Judge John Simpson entered a dispositive order granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment on all […]

Boyd & Jenerette would like to congratulate our former partner, Ralph Humphries.  While a partner at our firm, Humphries was appointed as a Judge of Compensation Claims, who hears worker’s compensation claims.  Recently, Governor DeSantis reappointed Ralph Humphries for another term as a Judge of Compensation Claims.  This reappointment is a testament to his legal expertise and integrity.  We look forward to witnessing Judge Humphries’ continued public service to our great state. Click Here to Read More

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to welcome Attorney Brittany N. Snell to the firm. Brittany N. Snell Associate Direct: 904.493.3756 Email: bsnell@boydjen.com Brittany Snell is an associate attorney in Boyd & Jenerette’s Jacksonville office. She practices insurance coverage and bad faith. Brittany received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.  In her free time, Brittany enjoys spending time with her three pomeranians, working out, and traveling.   Click to learn more

Attorney Brooke DiSalvo recently obtained a dismissal with prejudice due to a Plaintiff’s fraud upon the court. The suit was brought following a motor vehicle vs. bicycle collision which resulted in the vehicle’s driver being sued for automobile negligence in Bay County, Florida. The Plaintiff bicyclist claimed resulting head, neck, back, leg, and knee injuries. Throughout discovery, it was uncovered that Plaintiff failed to identify relevant medical history, including multiple undisclosed accidents which resulted in injuries and necessitated medical treatment. Ms. DiSalvo filed a Motion to Dismiss for Fraud, detailing […]

Boyd & Jenerette is thrilled to announce that Kansas R. Gooden has been elected as the new Chair of the Florida Bar’s Appellate Practice Section! Kansas brings a wealth of experience to this prestigious role, and we couldn’t be more proud of her achievement. As Chair, Kansas will lead the section’s efforts in promoting excellence and advancing the practice of appellate law in Florida. Please join us in congratulating Kansas R. Gooden on this well-deserved election! We look forward to witnessing the great strides she will make in enhancing the […]

In a June 28, 2023 opinion, a three-judge panel of the Georgia Court of Appeals held that the act of including an expiration date on a settlement check will be construed as a rejection and counteroffer if a claimant’s demand includes a prohibition on “expirations.”  Pierce v. Banks, et al., Case No. A23A0394, 2023 Ga. App. LEXIS 347* (Ga. App. 2023).  In this same ruling, the court also held that an offeror could require a specific delivery date for the settlement payment as a condition of acceptance so long as the […]

Meet  Brooke A. DiSalvo, an associate attorney working for the firm in Pensacola, Florida. Ms. DiSalvo primarily focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation, including coverage issues and insurer bad faith/extra-contractual liability. Ms. DiSalvo also has significant experience defending first party property actions, employment disputes, and cases interpreting Florida’s assignment of benefits laws. In this attorney spotlight article, we will delve into Brooke’s exceptional background, extensive experience, and unique work approach, exploring the remarkable qualities that set her apart from her peers within the legal profession. Can you tell us […]

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to welcome Attorney Rodrigo M. Caruço to the firm. Rodrigo M. Caruço Senior Associate Direct: 904.520.7368 Email: rcaruco@boydjen.com After more than eleven years of service in the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate, Rodrigo joined the firm in May 2023 as a Senior Associate with the Appellate Practice Group, working remotely from Orlando. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, to a Madeiran mother and Mozambiquan father, Rodrigo grew up in Liberia, West Africa, until evacuated to the United States with his older sister as refugees […]

The law firm of Boyd & Jenerette is honored to have Michael J. Childers, Kansas R. Gooden, and Kristen Van der Linde selected for the 2023 Super Lawyers list. Additionally, we are proud to announce that Kimberly J. Woods has been selected for the 2023 Florida Rising Stars list and Payton D. Bramlett has been selected for the 2023 Georgia Rising Stars list. Congratulations! You have worked hard to earn this well-deserved selection! Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research […]