Miami, FL - February 23, 2013 - Partner Doug McCarron was sworn in as President of the Miami Dade Justice Association at the organization's 24th Annual Judicial and Presidential Ball. The event honors past presidents as well as members of the Dade County Judiciary. This year's ball was held at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay.
Orlando, FL - February 22, 2013 - Partner Michael Haggard was a featured guest speaker at the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar. Drawing upon past experiences and his expertise handling complex negligent security cases, Haggard spoke on the topic “Bank Robbery – Real Examples of the Legendary Crimes Turned into a Negligent Security Case.”
The Florida Justice Associationis dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida's citizens and consumers. It passionately believes that all Floridians benefit when deserving individuals have a fair chance to seek justice in our state's courts and that Florida's consumers are made safer when large corporations and industries are held to a high ethical standard and accept fair responsibility for their actions.
Michael Haggard's expertise in personal injury, pool drownings and negligent security cases has resulted in his being a highly sought after speaker at conventions and meetings across the country. Most recently he was a featured speaker for the National Crime Victim Bar Association where he spoke at a training institute focusing in Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Florida. He has also been a guest speaker at the National Drowning Prevention Alliance Symposium and the annual ASIS Conference addressing security professionals on how to prevent these incidents from occurring at commercial properties and ultimately deterring legal action.
New Orleans, LA - February 8, 2013 - Partner Michael Haggard was invited to present at the Southern Trial Lawyers Association Convention in New Orleans. Haggard drew on his experiences from recent cases to speak on the topic "Winning Every Negligent Security Case - Making the Jury More Angry at the Defendant Corporation then the Criminal."
The convention takes place annually during Mardi Gras and Haggard has been honored to speak to this audience for the past three years. The mission of the organization is simple: To promote fellowship, learning, and networking among trial lawyers throughout the 13 southern states. For more information about STLA, please click here.
Michael Haggard's expertise in personal injury, pool drownings and negligent security cases has resulted in his being a highly sought after speaker at conventions and meetings across the country. He has been a featured speaker for the National Crime Victim Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, National Drowning Prevention Alliance and the annual ASIS Conference addressing security professionals on how to prevent these incidents from occurring at commercial properties and ultimately deterring legal action.
January 11, 2013 - Partner Michael Haggard was recently elected for a three-year term to the National Center for Victims of Crime Board of Directors. The term begins on January 11, 2013, and expires on November 29th, 2015. Haggard, a consistent advocate for victims of crime through his legal career, is honored to be part of this national organization.
The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims' rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims' issues. After more than 25 years, it remains the most comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims' rights and helping victims of crime rebuild their lives.
Dothan, AL - January 9, 2013 - Associate Todd Michaels has been selected for national membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. This is an elite group of the top attorneys comprised of America's top young trial attorneys. Membership is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership as a young trial lawyer.
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