Cole, Scott & Kissane

Founded in 1997 in Miami, CSK is the largest defense firm in Florida, powered by 650+ attorneys across 12 offices from the Panhandle to the Keys.

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Jacksonville Partner Victoria Merritt and Miami Partner Richard Adams obtained a complete defense result in an auto negligence case. The jury found the Defendant’s negligence was not the legal cause of the Plaintiff’s alleged injuries or damages. https://t.co/QRP7kil2Ry

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Fort Lauderdale West Associate Amanda Wasserman secured a successful appellate result in a hotel premises liability case. The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment for the Defendant, reinforcing requirements in premises liability claims.https://t.co/C484Xn9cMV

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Tampa Partner Sasha Pandolfo and Orlando Partner Scott Shelton obtained a complete defense verdict in a motor vehicle accident case. The jury found the Defendant was not the legal cause of the Plaintiff’s alleged injuries, resulting in no award. https://t.co/klp5Y7h6ZK

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Congratulations to our newest Florida Bar Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorneys: Fort Lauderdale West Partner Sanaz Alempour, West Palm Beach Partner David Kirsch, and Orlando Partner Scott Shelton.
We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement!

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120 Summer Associates. 9 weeks. Unlimited opportunity.

Yesterday, CSK welcomed law students from across the country who will spend the summer gaining hands-on experience, building relationships, and developing the skills that will shape their legal careers.

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Honored to sponsor and celebrate the incredible women leading the legal profession at the MDFAWL 2026 Installation & Awards Reception. CSK is proud to support an organization dedicated to advancing leadership, mentorship, and opportunity for women in law.

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Fort Myers Managing Partner Julie Ireland and Associate Emily Tang secured a strong defense result in a condominium slip-and-fall case, with the jury finding the Plaintiff 75% at fault and significantly reducing the claimed damages. https://t.co/xqGGvVOPE3

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Happy Memorial Day from The Florida Law Firm

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Miami Partner Jennifer V. Ruiz and Associate Natalia M. Trabue obtained summary judgment for a condominium association and property manager in a short-term rental dispute, reinforcing associations’ authority to enforce occupancy restrictions. https://t.co/kA2NIGJ2Ph

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West Palm Beach Associate Kenisha Morgan has been recognized by The National Black Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers in Florida for 2026–2027. Congratulations, Kenisha, on this well-deserved recognition and outstanding achievement in the legal profession!

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Fort Lauderdale East Partner Scott LeVine obtained a voluntary dismissal with prejudice in a dental malpractice case involving alleged negligent tooth extraction, securing a complete and final resolution. https://t.co/9xUdyw8T8z

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Miami Associate Hillary Sharp Dimitri proudly represented the firm as a panelist at an international arbitration workshop at the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, discussing the future of arbitration in Latin America.

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Orlando Partners Kelsey Ortiz and Christine Wasula obtained dismissal with prejudice for their credit union client in a discrimination and tort action arising from a denied loan application. https://t.co/PjRrTWoC39

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CSK advanced 10 spots in the 2026 Am Law 200 rankings to No. 138 nationally. This recognition reflects the strength of our statewide litigation platform and the dedication of our attorneys and staff across 12 Florida offices. https://t.co/40yOvtFcNL

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Pensacola Partner Grayson Miller secured a defense judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit tied to an oil & gas site accident, reinforcing Florida’s workers’ compensation immunity protections. https://t.co/LEz5bW6LB8

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Since 2020, we’ve supported future legal leaders through the Cole, Scott & Kissane Scholarship with the MDFAWL Foundation. Congratulations to Meagan Vigo of Florida A&M University College of Law on this recognition. We look forward to all she’ll accomplish.

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The CSK Commercial Team secured a favorable judgment in a commercial landlord-tenant dispute, obtaining damages after trial for breach of contract and loss of use. The ruling reinforces that sustained property issues can support meaningful recovery. https://t.co/nPjESgo17u

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Tampa Managing Partner Dan Shapiro and Partner William Kirilloff secured a complete defense verdict in a rear-end collision case. After the Plaintiff sought more than $5M in damages, the jury awarded zero damages. https://t.co/87oI1Zp363

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CSK was proud to champion inclusion without limits during Autism Awareness Month in April. From firmwide initiatives benefiting Best Buddies to sponsoring the UM-NSU CARD Gala, this initiative reflects our commitment to supporting the communities and families we serve.

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Tampa Associate Jeffrey Kremp and Orlando Partner Scott Shelton secured a complete defense verdict in a premises liability case involving a slip-and-fall claim. Read more here: https://t.co/nvRnL3AsLY