Lara Edelstein prevailed in an appeal of a fee judgment in a personal injury protection (“P.I.P.”) case. The medical provider filed suit against the insurance company to recover amounts due and owing under Florida’s No-Fault Law, section 627.736, Florida Statutes, and sought an award of attorney’s fees under section 627.428, Florida Statutes. After the insurance company conceded that it had underpaid the statutory interest, the trial court entered summary judgment for $104.55 in statutory interest. The insurance company objected to an award of attorney’s fees, but the trial court found […]

Boyd & Jenerette would like to congratulate Sherry Lambson-Eisele and Pam Nelson for being recognized as Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law: Sherry Lambson-Eisele and Pam Nelson were recently recognized in the 2024 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law special section. As recognized leaders within their industry, these peer nominated Women Leaders in Law are regarded for their leadership, vision, and ability to effect growth in the professional and civic organizations they serve. Florida Trend invited peer nominations from across the state to recommend […]

Kevin D. Franz successfully obtained an Opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit holding that a Transportation Network Company (“TNC”) Commercial Auto Policy issued by an insurer to a ride share platform did not owe uninsured/underinsured motorist (“UM”) coverage to a ride share platform driver injured while engaged in a prearranged ride. The driver suffered injuries while dropping off a passenger who used the ride share app to secure a ride. The insurance policy did not include UM coverage, which had been rejected in writing […]

Jennifer L. Aybar recently received a decision from the 4th DCA to reverse and remand an order granting leave to amend to allege punitive damages against our insured. At the trial level, plaintiffs alleged that our insured was reading a text message while driving when his vehicle collided with the plaintiffs’ golf cart. According to plaintiffs, reading a text message in violation of section 316.305, Florida Statutes, along with the circumstances surrounding the accident (heavy pedestrian traffic) warranted punitive damages. However, the evidentiary proffer plaintiffs provided showed that the insured […]

Amanda L. Kidd recently represented a small third-party adjusting company that was hired by a Louisiana-based auto insurer to adjust a Florida multi-vehicle accident and multiple competing claims. There was no contract between the two companies or written scope of assignment. Two of the three competing claimants were represented by the same attorney (husband and wife claimants) who presented a time-limited demand to the carrier for the full policy limits, with a check in hand requirement. After ruling out the third claim, the carrier agreed to offer the full policy […]

Lara Edelstein recently defended a Final Summary Judgment on appeal in a first-party property case. The insured’s property sustained damages allegedly caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017. However, the claim was not reported to the carrier until June of 2020 after numerous repairs were completed. The carrier denied the claim based on prejudice resulting from late notice of the claim. A company that repaired the property filed suit as an assignee of the insured. The carrier moved for summary judgment arguing that it was prejudiced by the late notice. The trial court agreed with […]

Payton D. Bramlett was recently inducted into the Hon. Marion T. Pope Jr. American Inn of Court as a Barrister. Bramlett’s induction came after his nomination was approved by judges and senior trial attorneys serving on the Inn’s Executive Committee. The Hon. Marion T. Pope Jr. American Inn of Court, consisting of approximately 50 judges, lawyers and law students, is an active chapter of the American Inns of Court, a national organization dedicated to improving the quality and professionalism of trial practice. As a Barrister, Bramlett will have the opportunity to learn […]

Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into three tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms. The 2025 edition of  Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by […]

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Victoria E. Armstrong Recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Victoria is a partner who works for the firm in Jacksonville, Florida. She focuses her practice in the areas of first and third-party automobile liability defense and insurance coverage disputes. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for a local litigation firm for five years defending first and third-party claims and handling Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) / […]

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to announce that eight lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America® list: Michael J. Childers Recognized for Construction Law and Litigation – Construction Michael J. Childers is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and is AV® Preeminent Peer Review […]