Boyd & Jenerette is proud to announce that Shareholder Kansas R. Gooden has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Board of Legal Specialization & Education (BLSE) by The Florida Bar. About the Board of Legal Specialization & Education (BLSE) Through administration of the certification plan, the BLSE is charged with identifying for the general public and the profession those attorneys who have substantial experience and have demonstrated special knowledge, skills and proficiency in certified areas of practice and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law. The BLSE oversees the […]

Boyd & Jenerette Associate, Brooke A. DiSalvo, had the incredible opportunity to present at the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Council of Affiliates. Along with Mikaela Ziko, Brooke addressed young lawyers across the state about preventing burnout in the legal profession. One of the tips they shared was a simple but powerful mindset shift: changing “have to” into “get to.” By adopting a positive and proactive attitude, we can approach our work with more enthusiasm and fulfillment. As Brooke and Mikaela pointed out, one would never hear Tiger Woods complain […]

Boyd & Jenerette was a proud sponsor of the Rendezvous on the Rooftop hosted by the Jacksonville Bar Association which took place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Casa Marina Penthouse Lounge in Jacksonville Beach. This event raised funds to benefit Dreams Come True, an organization which grants wishes to local children battling life-threatening illnesses. The Jacksonville Bar Association’s mission is to encourage collegiality and serve our members in the practice of law, aid in the administration of justice, and foster respect for the law and the legal profession. The Jacksonville Bar Association serves […]

Boyd & Jenerette proudly sponsored the 2023 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum hosted by Workers’ Compensation Claims Professionals. This conference took place from Thursday, April 20 to Friday, April 21 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate in Championsgate, Florida. Lawyers, adjusters, case managers, vocational experts, supervisors, managers, and executives all gathered at one of Florida’s most advanced educational conferences.

Meet Harrison Pratt, an accomplished attorney with a wealth of experience in the legal industry at Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. Harrison focuses his practice primarily in personal injury litigation at our Savannah, GA office, and brings a wealth of experience to our team. In this attorney spotlight article, we will take a closer look at Harrison’s background, experience, and approach to his work, and explore what sets him apart from other attorneys in his field. Can you tell us about your background and how you made the decision to go […]

Kansas R. Gooden recently spoke on a panel on tort reform hosted by the Federalist Society’s Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter.  Kansas addressed how HB 837 came about and key provisions in the legislation. She also addressed criticism from opponents and how this law will impact Floridians in the future. Kansas R. Gooden Shareholder/Practice Group Leader Direct: 305.537.1238 Email: kgooden@boydjen.com About Kansas R. Gooden Kansas Gooden is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar and is AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She serves as the firm’s Appellate Practice […]

Creates a “strong presumption that a lodestar fee is sufficient and reasonable.” Presumption can only be overcome “in rate and exceptional circumstances” – Helps eliminates multipliers. Creates new fee statute where fees only awarded in declaratory judgment action for “total coverage denial.” Does not apply to AOBs or first party property cases. Changes statute of limitations for negligence from four to two years. Extends statute of limitations for actions (Servicemen’s Civil Relief Act) involving servicemembers when they are called into active duty where they cannot appear. Creates 90-day safe harbor […]

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to welcome Attorney Jessica M. Perot to the firm. Jessica M. Perot Associate Direct: 813.575.3113 Email: jperot@boydjen.com Jessica M. Perot focuses her practice on first party property insurance defense. Prior to joining the firm Mrs. Perot was a prosecutor for the Office of the State Attorney in Hillsborough County Florida, for eight years. Jessica was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated, summa cum laude, from the University of South Florida with a double major in History and Criminology. Jessica then obtained her J.D. from Stetson […]

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to welcome Attorney Leslie A. Sloan to the firm. Leslie A. Sloan Senior Associate Direct: 904.656.7081 Email: lsloan@boydjen.com Leslie Sloan is a Senior Associate in the Jacksonville, Florida office. Born in Thomasville, Georgia, she attended Valdosta State University (B.A., 2005) and attended Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2009). She is a skilled litigator whose practice extends nationwide to the defense of employers and carriers in maritime claims arising under the Longshore Workers’ Compensation Act and its extensions, the Defense Base Act, and general maritime […]

While many are focusing on the impact of the Tort Reform bill, the Florida Senate filed a bill that would drastically affect how you and your carrier handle claims.  While this bill will likely undergo numerous amendments before being passed, our firm believes that it is important that you are aware of it.  SB 7052 – Insurer Accountability – is the Senate response to recent allegations of insurer misconduct in claims handling, as well as an answer to critics who assert that the Legislature just bailed the insurance industry out.  […]