The Professional Liability Defense Group at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has experience defending a wide variety of professionals in malpractice actions, including claims involving the legal and accounting industries, design professional/architects and engineers, real estate agents/brokers, [...]
International by nature, admiralty and maritime law presents difficult, unique issues that must be met with creative and broadminded counsel. Spearheaded by former United States Attorney and Federal Judge Thomas E. Scott, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. offers representation in diverse matters [...]
Having the luxury of both litigation and appellate lawyers internally working shoulder-to-shoulder in the same firm, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. can not only try cases to verdict but also take cases to the "next level," the appellate courts. CSK has won federal and state appeals, in addition [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. understands that not all cases are meant to be tried. Many disputes are amenable to early resolution through arbitration, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. These dispute resolution alternatives are a time-tested, cost-effective alternative [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. provides state-wide extensive experience in the defense of architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors and subcontractors, major design professionals, sureties and suppliers, and owners in virtually all types of construction matters in both the [...]
Under the guidance and expertise of former United States Attorney and Federal Judge Thomas E. Scott, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has defended airlines, airports, airline trade groups, Internet travel services, tour operators, travel agent industry associations, and aircraft equipment [...]
Insurance affects everyone, and the existence or lack of coverage can greatly impact the outcome of any claim or case. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is adept in counseling clients in the intricacies of insurance policies and insurance coverage, negotiating the resolution of disputed coverage [...]
The Banking and Finance litigation team of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. works to protect lenders and guide borrowers through the financing process. Typical transactions include secured and unsecured term and revolving loan facilities, letters of credit, syndicated loan transactions, as well as [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. handles business and commercial litigation cases for both individuals and business entities. They have effectively represented clients in disputes and lawsuits involving: Breach of Contract, Real estate disputes, Shareholder and partnership disputes and [...]
Private and public entities face exposure to an array of claims under constitutional, statutory and regulatory provisions that protect the civil rights of individuals. Lawsuits involving civil rights issues are legally challenging because of the court's diverse interpretations of the U.S. [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has been defending class actions for more than 15 years. Class actions and other multi-claimant proceedings pose the most substantial litigation threats to corporations and private entities. Having offices throughout the State of Florida, CSK can provide a [...]
The commercial attorneys at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. offer legal services structuring a client’s most important business transactions and tackling a client’s most challenging and complex legal dilemmas. CSK offers the full range of services and resources, with the responsiveness and [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. represents in different transactions all of the participants integral to a wide variety of residential projects including master-planned, mixed-use communities, resorts, and multifamily apartments and condominium projects. CSK’s expertise includes [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. represents major construction interests in cost-effective investigation, defense and disposition of commercial and residential building construction-related risks and civil claims. CSK routinely handles issues involving personal injury, property damage, project delay, [...]
The firm's attorneys represent private and public corporations, partnerships, and other commercial enterprises and professional associations. Our attorneys provide services in organization, financing, and business arrangements, including, but not limited to, preparation of shareholder and voting [...]
There are real and increasingly serious risks and privacy concerns as to cyber security, as it relates to banks and other types of companies using the internet and computers as an integral part of their business plan. Over the next several years, lawsuits involving these IT issues will [...]
Recognizing that a strong management base is critical to the survival of a business, Cole, Scott & Kissane is committed to providing only the highest quality legal services in defense of its clients. With this goal in mind, our Corporate Litigation Group frequently represents corporate officers [...]
School districts face unique, politically charged challenges in an environment that demands ever increasing standards of performance. Cole, Scott, & Kissane, P.A. has experience in counseling on the legal aspects of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB); Individuals With Disabilities [...]
Employment law can be one of the most pressing concerns for any company, from a start-up hiring its first employee to a conglomerate facing a class action. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has defended clients in all types of employment claims, including discrimination claims, wage claims, [...]
The firm focuses on the representation of defendants in toxic tort personal injury actions, environmental property damage claims, environmental remediations and insurance coverage disputes, arising out of environmental or toxic tort matters. [...]
Family law is a very unique field of practice, because it involves both emotional and financial risks. The professionals at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. understands that each situation is different, and requires a carefully crafted solution. Our professionals have experience in many aspects [...]
Many of our firm's attorneys are experienced federal practitioners. Given the typical complexity of federal claims, federal practice is based significantly on the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in writing, and our lawyers meet that demand. The firm's attorneys represent clients [...]
Cole Scott & Kissane handles matters involving contract suretyship, including cases dealing with claims against a contractor's payment or performance bond surety. Our lawyers represent insurance companies that provide surety bonds. Our lawyers handle cases involving fidelity bond law and [...]
A strong management base is critical to the survival of a business. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is committed to providing only the highest quality legal services in defense of its clients who manage over private and public entities. [...]
The firm's attorneys have extensive experience, both affirmatively and defensively, litigating cases for insurance companies and individuals involving fraud and deceit. Our attorneys have represented clients in numerous cases in which fraud was the central legal issue. The firm also has [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is a litigation powerhouse. This enables the firm to respond aggressively and competently when a client has a dispute which needs resolution. However, general liability work is not just courtroom work anymore. We are committed to the appropriate use of [...]
Advising and representing national insurance and reinsurance companies in coverage disputes, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. attorneys deal extensively with issues of policy coverage, interpretation, and exclusions. Because insurance defense has been a mainstay of the practices of the firm's [...]
The Intellectual Property Group of Cole, Scott & Kissane handles a wide array of matters involving trademark, copyright and patent infringement; trademark monitoring; false advertising; infringement of the rights of publicity; and Internet domain disputes. Few law firms can match the industry [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has extensive experience assisting clients in working through the complexities of the local regulatory process. Land Use litigation includes disputes involving development rights, zoning, use restrictions, covenants and easements, title matters, density restrictions, [...]
The Legal Malpractice team of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is composed of extremely experienced and talented attorneys who have represented attorneys in a wide variety of matters. Our defense team has the resources to address the wide spectrum of underlying matters and areas of practice that [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. provides counsel for hospitals, medical practices, surgical centers, outpatient facilities, blood banks, physicians, advanced registered practitioners, and nurses. Our vast experience with these claims provides requisite insight to each specific client's needs [...]
The Federal Government's 2007 Amendment to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act created numerous new and continually evolving responsibilities for many facets of the insurance industry, including, most notably, an obligation to report data to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and to protect [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. provides counsel for nursing homes and other institutional long-term care facilities. The extremely sensitive nature of both claims and clients makes CSK's experience in this highly regulated industry all the more valuable to nursing home clients. Extensive [...]
Property owners and managers can be held liable for unsafe conditions that lead to injuries or death of individuals. Even in cases involving assault or theft, a failure to provide an appropriate level of security may constitute a violation of a duty of care towards "business invitees" and the [...]
Product liability work often involves large numbers of documents that must be controlled promptly and efficiently. It also requires a sophisticated understanding of the product in question, taking into account manufacturing, engineering, production, and distribution processes specific to an [...]
The Professional Liability Defense Group at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has experience defending a wide variety of professionals in malpractice actions, including claims involving the legal and accounting industries, design professional/architects and engineers, real estate agents/brokers, [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. undertakes matters related to property management, leasing, and servicing. With respect to commercial leasing and management matters, CSK advises some of the largest owners and operators of commercial properties on a wide range of retail, office, and industrial [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.'s securities litigation practice includes representation of clients nationwide, in matters arising from broker-dealer related claims and involving a variety of securities issues. Our attorneys regularly defend securities firms and their officers, directors, [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. offers SIU Insurance Fraud Defense for the special investigation units of insurance carriers. CSK engages in the aggressive defense of suspected insurance fraud by claimants, lawyers and healthcare professionals using special investigative techniques to recognize and [...]
The attorneys at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. have represented, and continue to defend, a wide range of clients, insurance carriers, and insureds, in the commercial bus and trucking industries. Our attorneys have defended third-party liability claims, cargo and freight claims, contractual [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has extensive experience in defending vehicle negligence claims. Over the years, CSK has handled thousands of claims on behalf of insurers, self-insured rental car companies, trucking companies and other transportation companies. The Vehicle Negligence Practice [...]
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. works on behalf of insurance carriers and self-insured companies to evaluate case exposure and settlement values involving injuries sustained by their employees/agents. CSK defends employers and carriers with disputed claims both in administrative proceedings and the [...]