Business Services & Civil Litigation

Property Damage and Casualty Litigation

We bring experience to issues of insurance policy interpretation and first-party coverage actions, as well as trial and appellate experience in third-party insurance litigation. Our attorneys litigate first-party losses associated with fire, sinkhole, windstorm, and most all common perils. We are also experienced litigators in a wide variety of third-party disputes associated with bodily injury and advertising damages. Most of these disputes arise from claims made against Commercial Liability Policies or Policies of Homeowner's Insurance. Whether the need is for a coverage opinion, the defense of a first-party insurance dispute, premises liability or a third-party tortfeasor claim, the attorneys at Corless Associates successfully defend these matters from pre-suit through any appeal. As these disputes frequently include allegations of injury and disease, our litigation experience in cardiology, epidemiology, internal medicine, oncology, orthopedics, pathology, pulmonology, psychiatry, toxicology, neurology and chiropractic treatment provides comprehensive representation of our clients.

Forensic Engineering and Construction Litigation

We bring extensive experience to litigating issues relating to the improper design and construction of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. We have also defended many construction defect lawsuits in commercial property, multi-family residential property, and individual homeowner property. We merge our legal expertise of complex commercial litigation with scientific professionals familiar with structural and geotechnical engineering, thereby offering our clients comprehensive representation in the prosecution and defense of forensic disputes in this area.

Complex Commercial Litigation

As a number of our attorneys studied business administration, economics, and management, the attorneys at Corless Associates currently represent a variety of different businesses, companies and entrepreneurs. We understand our clients' needs and our attorneys blend their legal expertise with "real world" management knowledge. From litigating complex contract disputes to defending management from claims of employment discrimination, or to simply provide legal counsel to avoid litigation, our attorneys are prepared to efficiently help you resolve your concerns.

Automotive Litigation

The attorneys at Corless Associates have defended thousands of automotive liability disputes to resolution. These disputes are handled and resolved as efficiently as possible; with many reaching early settlements, while others are resolved at trial. Not only have our attorneys represented tortfeasor liability and Uninsured Motorist ("UM") claims, but a number of our attorneys have also worked in-house as Litigation Managers for various automotive insurance companies and third-party administrators. Our attorneys appreciate what is expected by our clients and strive to exceed those expectations.

Sinkhole Litigation

During the past 10 years, Corless Associates defended thousand of sinkhole claims made against Homeowner's Insurance Companies. Through our experience in representing some of the largest and smallest insurance companies in Florida relating to sinkhole litigation, our firm offers a unique and comprehensive experience in the defense of claims in this complex area of practice. Our established relationships with Florida's premier engineering companies provides specific analysis and guidance on related subjects including common insurance disputes in the context of litigating, mediating, or arbitrating sinkhole lawsuits.