G. Jeffrey Vernis, Managing Partner (N. Palm Beach, FL), will be a featured panelist at the CLM Annual Conference. Jeff’s topic will be “Defense Counsel’s Wish List”. The conference will be held March 18-20, 2020 in Dallas.
Jeff Gill to speak at CLM Restaurant/Retail Conference
Jeff Gill (Pensacola, FL) will be a featured panelist at the CLM Restaurant/Retail conference. Jeff’s topic is “Lawyers, Guns and Money: Negligent Security Claims In The Age Of Gun Violence.” The conference will be held May 21-22, 2020 in Chicago.
Not All Superhero’s Wear Capes
The firm’s Jackson, MS office recently had a case involving a dog bite. Plaintiff’s counsel demanded that the dog be euthanized or kenneled somewhere other than the Insured’s residence. After some research, the dog could not be sheltered due to his history of biting and the vet would not euthanize a healthy dog, a policy… Read More
MLK Day of Volunteerism
MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Vernis & Bowling proudly supports our employees’ dedication to their local communities.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of “Postoffer Settlements” in Calculating the “Judgment Obtained” Under Florida’s Offer of Judgment Statute
Prepared by Davis R. Watson, III, Esq. Vernis & Bowling of St. Petersburg, FL You, your insured, or your client receives a proposal for settlement from the plaintiff, and the first thing we all do is calculate that “number to beat” at trial based on the statutory 25 percent rule. It is often the primary… Read More