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
John McClurkin selected as one of the Top Attorneys in the Mid-South
We are pleased to announce that John McClurkin, the Managing Attorney of our Mobile, AL office, has been selected as one of the “Top Attorneys in the Mid-South Rising Stars” as published in the Super Lawyers (December 2019 edition). John was selected from peer recognition and professional achievement, and the Rising Stars list recognizes no… Read More