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Six GCF Attorneys Selected to Florida Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite”
Florida Trend Magazine is a top authority in business and professional news in the areas of health care, education, real estate and more. Now, for the 19th year, they again release their “Legal Elite” list. This list presents the state’s top licensed and practicing attorneys as selected by their peers.
Dealing With Whiplash After a Car Accident
Florida often leads the nation with the most car accidents annually, with approximately 256,000 of those car accidents resulting in an injury of some kind. One of the more common types of injuries, especially in a rear-end car accident, is what’s called a whiplash injury. What Is a Whiplash Injury?
8 GCF Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers 2022
For the 16th consecutive year, Gould Cooksey Fennell is proud to announce that 8 attorneys have been named as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The “Super Lawyer” distinction is given to only 5 percent or less of lawyers in each state, and the “Rising Star” to just 2.5 percent.
GCF’s Trial Team Earns $4 Million Verdict in Recent Medical Malpractice Case
GCF’s medical malpractice trial team of David Carter, Dane Ullian, and Jason Odom recently obtained a $4 million jury verdict in Indian River County on behalf of a client, Dwight Irwin, whose wife Delores died after an elective gall bladder removal surgery at Sebastian River Medical Center (SRMC). During the
Article by David Carter In Best Lawyers: Injury & Malpractice Edition 2022
Think Inside the Box Black box data retrieval after a serious accident—it’s not just for commercial airplanes anymore. I WAS IN MY OFFICE when a call came through from a potential client who had recently left the hospital after a terrible car accident. She had been driving in a rural
Do’s and Don’ts Car Accident Checklist
On this page: What to do after a car accident What not to do after a car accident Get a free case evaluation It wasn’t your fault, but it happened anyway. You or a loved one were in an automobile accident caused by a driver who was speeding, texting, under
Meet Our New Firm Partners
GCF is excited to announce the addition of three new partners to our firm – Dillon Roberts, Dane Ullian, and Justin Larson. “Dillon, Dane, and Justin are highly professional, motivated, experienced, and they excel in their areas of practice.” says Todd Fennell, GCF’s managing partner, “More importantly, they genuinely care about their
GCF’s Personal Injury Team Earns $2.9 Million Verdict for Car Accident Victim
On Monday, GCF’s personal injury trial team of Jason Odom, Dane Ullian, and David Carter earned a $2.9 million jury verdict in Indian River County on behalf of a deserving client whose own insurance company treated him unfairly. The client, who owned his own local landscaping company, was on his way to a customer’s house when
GCF Attorneys Attend Florida Tax Institute
Early this month, GCF Estate Planning and Tax attorneys Todd Fennell, Dillon Roberts, and Justin Larson attended the annual Florida Tax Institute (FTI) held in Tampa, Florida. This unique program is organized by the graduates and professors of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and presents materials addressing
Planning With Florida Community Property Trusts
By Anthony P. Guettler, Esq., Gould Cooksey Fennell, Vero Beach, Florida Under Florida’s new Community Property Trust Act (“the Act”), married couples may now establish community property in Florida. Although Florida is not a community property state, a married couple can create community property through a community property trust established
GCF Receives 2022 “Best Law Firms” Award by U.S. News & World Report
Gould Cooksey Fennell is thrilled to announce that the firm has been selected to the 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings, for Orlando under Trusts & Estates Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Gould Cooksey Fennell has been included in the “Best Law Firms” rankings
Two GCF Attorneys Recognized for the 40th Anniversary of Vero Beach Football State Title
Gould Cooksey Fennell partners David Carter and Todd Fennell are deeply rooted in the history of Vero Beach. Though they have practiced law together for the past 30 years, their long-standing partnership started on the football field. This year marks the 40th anniversary of their Florida state championship win over Panama
New Community Property Trust Act in Florida
Effective July 1, 2021, community property trusts may now be established in the state of Florida. Florida is now the fifth state to enact community property trust legislation. Please watch the video below for more information. An important purpose of the Florida Community Property Trust Act (the “New Act”) is
Tax Focused Reasons to Consider Gifting (from the Federal Tax Perspective)
Lifetime gifting can be a valuable part of any efficient estate plan, especially for taxable estates. Though there are many benefits to transferring assets during your life (in addition to having assets pass at your death), it’s also important to consider the associated risks and how gifting could impact your
Four GCF Attorneys in Best Lawyers® in America
Congratulations to members of the GCF team for their Best Lawyers® Recognition! David Carter: First Recognized in 2012 Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Todd Fennell: First Recognized in 2019 Trusts and Estates Dillon Roberts: The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Stacking vs. Non-Stacking of Insurance in Florida
Being involved in a car accident is challenging enough, but it is particularly frustrating when the at-fault driver does not have car insurance. Unfortunately, Florida has a high rate of car accidents that involve uninsured or underinsured drivers. If you are a car accident victim and the at-fault driver does
Is Florida a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance?
Florida is one of several no-fault insurance States regarding auto liability insurance. Fault-based vs. no-fault insurance coverage can be a confusing topic. Sometimes people assume that since Florida is a no-fault state, drivers who were at fault for a car accident in Florida should not have to pay for the
Attorney Justin Larson Earns Board Certification in Wills, Trusts and Estates
Justin Larson recently achieved board certification as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Of all active Florida Bar members, only 7 percent go on to be board certified. Created by the Florida Supreme Court in 1982, Board Certification is
