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 […]

Joseph D. Jordan Associate Direct: 904.643.2266 Email: josephjordan@boydjen.com Joseph D. Jordan (“Joe”) grew up in Columbus, Ohio. Joe is currently an associate at Boyd & Jenerette in the Workers’ Compensation practice group, with a focus on Defense Base Act claims. Joe attended college at Morehead State University on a Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship. While in school Joe was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, as well as being the President (Company Commander) of the Raider Company. Upon graduating from Morehead, Joe was commissioned into the United States Army […]

Partner C.J. Gomes recently secured a favorable court ruling on a motion for summary judgment in a declaratory judgment action. The case arose from an insurance coverage dispute centered on a workers’ compensation claim, which involved an incident that allegedly occurred in Cuba. The coverage issue involved the applicability of a policy exclusion for work performed in any country with which the U.S. has in place any economic embargoes or trade sanctions as administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).   OFAC enforces certain embargoes and sanctions against designated […]

Boyd & Jenerette is excited to reveal that Shareholder Mark K. Eckels has been appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Rules Advisory Committee and Board of Legal Specialization & Education (BLSE) by The Florida Bar. Boyd & Jenerette extends heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Eckels on his appointments by The Florida Bar. His expertise and dedication will undoubtedly make significant contributions to these esteemed committees. We are proud to see his hard work and commitment to excellence recognized in such a meaningful way. Mark K. Eckels Shareholder/Practice Group Leader Direct: 904.353.6244 Email: […]

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A.  is honored to announce the firm’s inclusion in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” list, as featured by Best Lawyers®. Boyd & Jenerette is recognized for its outstanding work regionally in the following practice areas: Regional Tier 1 – Jacksonville Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Regional Tier 2 – Jacksonville Insurance Law

In our latest attorney spotlight, we introduce Samuel J. Hartiens, an associate attorney at Boyd & Jenerette, based in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Hartiens concentrates his practice on the defense of maritime claims arising under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, including its extensions such as the Defense Base Act. He also handles state claims arising under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act. In this attorney spotlight article, we will delve into Samuel’s background, experience, and unique work approach, exploring the remarkable qualities that set him apart from his peers […]

Alan G. Williams Partner Direct: 904.493.3769 Email: awilliams@boydjen.com Alan G. Williams is a partner in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation section representing employers and insurance carriers in defense of Longshore and Harbor Workers Act and Defense Base Act claims, although he also defends casualty/negligence claims. Mr. Williams is a graduate of Princeton University and the Florida State University College of Law. He previously practiced law with a large firm in south Florida, defending claims against insurance companies, cruise lines, hospitals, physicians, and self-insured medical institutions. He has tried dozens of cases […]

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in America® list: Jane Anderson Recognized for Litigation – Insurance Jane Anderson practices insurance defense litigation focusing primarily on complex federal and state coverage issues and insurer bad faith cases, including appeals. Her experience includes formulating coverage opinions and litigating first and third party coverage and liability issues for auto, property, umbrella, commercial general liability, homeowners, disability, employment practices liability, and professional malpractice policies.

Blake Hood will be serving as a panelist at the 2023 Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) 77th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 34th Safety & Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Hood will be participating in the highly anticipated “Hot Topics for Attorneys” session at this year’s conference. The “Hot Topics for Attorneys” session is one of the most popular sessions at the conference. Each year, this prominent panel discusses the most important and controversial case law decided by the Florida appellate courts and the most relevant amendments to the […]

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to welcome Attorney Samuel J. Hartiens to the firm. Samuel J. Hartiens Associate Direct: 904.339.5513 Email: shartiens@boydjen.com Samuel Hartiens is an associate attorney in Boyd & Jenerette’s Jacksonville, Florida office. Mr. Hartiens concentrates his practice on the defense of maritime claims arising under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, including its extensions such as the Defense Base Act. He also handles state claims arising under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act. Originally from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Mr. Hartiens graduated from West […]