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Lindell & Zebouni, P.A., has established a reputation for excellence, ethics, and integrity in the practice of law. In fact, this representation has earned the firm the coveted “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the most authoritative worldwide resource for evaluating lawyer competency. This distinction places Lindell & Zebouni, P.A., among the preeminent lawyers in the Jacksonville community in ethical practices and legal ability, according to their peers.

Lindell & Zebouni, P.A., is first and foremost, an experienced civil litigation law firm that represents both personal and business clients in a variety of matters, including business disputes, construction disputes, disputes over land, insurance disputes, bid protests, and personal injuries, among others. Our goal is to achieve the best possible financial results for every individual client, whether that means money protected or money recovered for a client. The firm is often approached by other attorneys to work out creative solutions for difficult and complex legal disputes.

In addition to state and federal court practice, Lindell & Zebouni, P.A., has a robust alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practice, involving both arbitrations and mediations. One of the firm’s partners, Anthony Zebouni, Esq., is certified by the American Arbitration Association and often chosen by litigants and the judiciary to serve as an Arbitrator.

Lindell & Zebouni, P. A.’s philosophy derives from the belief that our principal role is to further the interests of justice for all clients, from every walk of life, while maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the legal profession. We believe that every person who walks through our doors is worthy of dignity and respect. 

Contact the Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Construction Arbitration, Personal Injury, and Public Procurement Attorneys at Lindell & Zebouni, P.A., conveniently located in Jacksonville, Florida, in the heart of Mandarin.

A reputation for Excellence

Local Community Involvement

Lindell & Zebouni, P.A.’s attorneys and support staff are involved in a wide variety of charitable and community based organizations, often serving as board members and/or officers for them, including the following:

  • Christ’s Church (Mandarin) Elder (Previous)
  • Christian Legal Society of Jacksonville
  • Church of Eleven 22
  • Jacksonville Bar Association – Holiday in January Project
  • Mandarin Christian School (Board of Directors)(Previous)
  • Mandarin Community Club (Board of Directors)(Previous)
  • Rotary Club of Mandarin (Board of Directors)(Previous)
  • Our Journey of Hope, Cancer Care Ministry (Director)
  • Jericho Road Legal Services Ministry (Volunteer)
  • Catty Shack Ranch and Wildlife Sanctuary, Pro Bono General Counsel
  • National Utility Contractors of America North Florida Pro Bono General Counsel
  • Judicial Nominating Committee for the Fourth Circuit of Florida (2024-Present).
  • Florida Bar Attorney Grievance Committee (2020-2023)
  • Jacksonville Civil Service Board, Chairman (2006-2012)
  • Jacksonville Jaycees, President 1982
  • Jacksonville Taxation Revenue and Utilization of Expenditures Committee (2023-Present)
  • Former Government Relations Chair
  • Former Section Chair Jacksonville Bar Association
  • Marine Chemist Association, Southeast Region Vice Chair 1990

Meet Our Team

J. Michael Lindell Esq.

J. Michael Lindell is the senior partner of Lindell & Zebouni, P.A. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Lindell earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree (English and Economics) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1975. Mr. Lindell then returned to the State of Florida and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida in 1978 With Honors. Upon graduation, Mr. Lindell began his legal career in the field of civil trial law with the distinguished Jacksonville firm of Ulmer, Murchison, Ashby & Ball. In 1987, Mr. Lindell founded the law firm that is now known as Lindell & Zebouni, P.A.

Mr. Lindell has practiced law in his hometown of Jacksonville since his admission to the Florida Bar in November 1978. During that time, he has gained numerous distinctions. He was one of the first Jacksonville attorneys to obtain the coveted status of a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer in 1985 and Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Law Lawyer in 1986, after only seven years of law practice. He has maintained that status ever since. When Board Certification was first established for business litigation in 1996, he was, once again, one of the first Jacksonville attorneys to obtain that distinction.

J. Michael Lindell has lectured as an Adjunct Professor both at the Florida Coastal School of Law (Corporate Governance) and at the local Florida State College (Business Law). He has served as Chairman of the Jacksonville Bar Association committee on Corporate, Banking and Business Law (2000-2005) and previously served as Chairman of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (1992).

Based upon peer review in the profession, Mr. Lindell has enjoyed an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell for 20 plus years and was selected as one of Florida’s “Super Lawyers” in the field of Business Litigation in more recent years (2008-2011; 2014-2021).

Mr. Lindell has previously served as board member and president of the local Christian Legal Society chapter. Through the years he has been involved in various forms of community service, including elder and teacher at Christ’s Church – Mandarin (formerly Mandarin Christian Church), Mandarin Christian School Board Member, Rotary Club of Mandarin Board Member, Mandarin Community Club Board Member, Flag Football Coach, Scout Leader, Board Member of First Coast Women’s Services, and other service-related projects.

J. Michael Lindell has been married to the former Deborah Reynolds since February 1981 and has four children.

Practice Areas

  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Business and Contract Claims
  • Fraud Litigation
  • Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
  • Consumer/Automotive Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • General Business Advice
  • Arbitrations
  • Government Disputes

Board Certification/Specialties

  • Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Since 1985 (Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
  • Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer Since 1996 (Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1978 (Member, Sections on: Business Law and Trial Practice)
  • S. District Court Middle District of Florida
  • S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
  • Jacksonville Bar Association (Chairman, Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section 2000-2005)
  • Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (Chairman, 1992)

Education

  • University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida 1978, D. (With Honors)
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1975, A., Double Major: English, Economics.

Published Works

  • “Trial Brief ‘, Florida Civil Trial Practice Manual (3d ed.) (Co-Author)

Classes/Seminars Taught

  • Adjunct Professor, Corporate Governance, Florida Coastal School of Law, 2008 & 2009; Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Florida State College (Formerly FCCJ), 1984-1988; Lecturer at Jacksonville Bar Association Seminars on Various Civil Litigation Topics

Honors/Awards/Memberships

  • AV Peer Review Rated – Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected as Florida Super Lawyer (Business Litigation) for 2008-2011 and 2014-2021
  • Selected as Leading Florida Attorney in Commercial Litigation, American Research Corporation
  • Christian Legal Society (Past President)
  • Pro Bono Panel of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Hobbies

  • Sailing, cycling, camping, canoeing, and spending time with wife and family.

Anthony B. Zebouni, Esq.

AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell with nearly 47 years of legal practicing in Florida since 1977 with experience in both litigation and transactional aspects of construction, commercial law, and alternate dispute resolution. Additionally, Mr. Zebouni possesses extensive experience in public procurement, contracting, contract negotiation, and construction law, representing (public and private) owners, developers, and contractors. He has been involved in commercial and industrial projects, including landfill closure, JEA power and water treatment construction, Jax Seaport and Airport construction matters, highway construction, school construction, improvements to City owned sports complexes, the Better Jacksonville Plan projects, and River City Renaissance projects. In December of 2024 Mr. Zebouni was appointed by Ron DeSantis of Florida to serve on the Fourth Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee for term ending in July of 2028.

Mr. Zebouni has extensive contract and public procurement experience with claims valued in excess of $100 million. He served as the Division Chief for Commercial Litigation and later in the Construction Law and Procurement Division in the Office of General Counsel. In addition to the City’s departments, he has represented the Jacksonville Port Authority, Duval County School Board, JEA, Jacksonville Housing Authority, and Jacksonville Aviation Authority. Duties with the Office of General Counsel included litigating matters, drafting policies, procedures, contracts, and legislation, and engaging clients with a team approach to problem solving.

With the General Counsel’s Office, he served as Director of the Municipal Law Clinic, and was appointed to various Mayoral committees related to Procurement and Construction procedures, policies, training, and contracting. He served as a member (Chairman 2011-2013) of the City of Jacksonville Civil Service Board (2007 – 2013); Florida Bar Appointee to the Attorney Disciplinary Review Committee, Div. C (2017 – 2020). While with the office of General Counsel, He served on the City Claim’s Dispute Resolution Board and was Chair of the Mayor’s task force on Change Order reform.

In 2023 Mr. Zebouni was appointed to The Taxation, Revenue and Utilization of Expenditures “TRUE” Commission for the City of Jacksonville.

He has presented numerous seminars on topics including: Public Procurement, Construction law, Public Records law, Governmental contracting, JSEB and MBE contracting, and Legislative updates regarding the Jacksonville Office of General Counsel, Inspector General, and Clay County School District Procurement Department. Mr. Zebouni Presided as Arbitrator, AAA and Florida qualified (solo and panel member) for nearly 25 years in Construction and Complex Commercial case and was a volunteer County Court Mediator for five years.

He served as both baseball coach and board member for the Mandarin Sports Association.

Mr. Zebouni is a member of the Environmental & Land Use Law Real Property, Probate & Trust of the Florida Bar.

Mr. Zebouni is also the co-chair of the legislative committee for the northeast Florida chapter of NUCA and serves as the advocacy vice chair for NUCA of Florida.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial disputes
  • Construction Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Arbitration neutral
  • Public Procurement/Bid Disputes

Licenses and Associations

  • Professional Licenses: Admitted to the Bar: Florida, 1977; U.S. District Court, District of Florida, 1978; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1981; U.S. Supreme Court, 2004.
  • Associations: NUCA of North Florida (General Counsel and Advocacy Chair, 2007-present), NUCA Florida (State Advocacy Vice Chair, 2013-present), Jacksonville Bar Association Governmental Relations Committee), Florida Bar Association; Florida Bar Attorney Grievance Committee CR-C, 2017 to 2020

Education

  • Loyola University, New Orleans, La. (B.S. Biological Sciences 1971; J.D. 1977).

Alternative Dispute Resolution Experience/Arbitration

  • Florida State Qualified Arbitrator; AAA Construction and Commercial Neutral Panel member.
  • Former Certified Civil Mediator (7678R); Former Certified County Court Mediator

Work History

  • Regan Atwood, P.A. f/k/a Regan Zebouni & Atwood, trial attorney and partner, 2006 – 2019.
  • City of Jacksonville, Office of General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, 1988 – 2006.
  • Law Office of Anthony Zebouni, 1984-88; Wood, Atter & Zebouni, Trial Counsel, 1983 – 84.
  • Office of Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, 1977-1983. (Felony Division Chief and Senior Special Defense Trial Counsel)
  • Commercial Chemists, Jacksonville, Florida. Analytical Chemist, 1971-1973 Certified Marine Chemist (NFPA #600 ret).
  • General Counsel, Catty Shack Wildlife Sanctuary, Jacksonville, Florida (2017 to present).
  • Catty Shack Ranch and Wildlife Sanctuary, Pro Bono General Counsel (2017-Present)

Loree L. French, Esq.

Loree French practiced for over 28 years with the Office of General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville, Florida.  Ms. French practiced with the Office of General Counsel from 1992 to 2009 as Assistant General Counsel and from 2009 to 2020 as Senior Assistant General Counsel.  Ms. French represented various departments and independent agencies of the consolidated government in both transactional and litigation matters, including litigation at the trial and appellate levels.  Her appellate practice also included constitutional and land use issues.

Ms. French has extensive experience in the areas of contracts – including intergovernmental agreements, construction and procurements matters – and has been involved with public projects such as power plant construction and landfill closure.  She has negotiated multimillion dollar contracts and, similarly, has litigated multimillion dollar contract disputes.  Ms. French also has over fifteen years of experience in ad valorem taxation.  Agencies and constitutional officers, including the Duval County Property Appraiser, Duval County Tax Collector, Duval County Clerk of Courts, JEA, Jacksonville Aviation Authority, JAXPORT, Civil Service Board, Jacksonville Housing Authority and Duval County Public Schools.

Ms. French’s public service is not limited to her work for the government.  During law school in 1990-1991, she participated in Columbus Community Legal Services, a litigation clinic, representing clients in domestic violence and landlord/tenant cases in the District of Columbia Superior Court.  She also serves in her local church, where she has been an active member for over 25 years and is currently serving on the Finance Committee and as a substitute Sunday School teacher.

Current Areas of Practice

  • Contract Law (including government and construction contracts)
  • Construction Law (including transactional and litigation)
  • Ad Valorem Taxation

Education

  • Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1991 J.D.
  • Note & Comment Editor, Catholic University Law Review
  • Published Note, “Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives’ Association and the Fourth Amendment Warrant – Probable Cause Requirements: Special Needs Exception Creating a Shakedown Inspection?,” 40 Cath. U.L. Rev. 117 (1991)
  • American Jurisprudence Award – Commercial Transactions, 1991
  • American Jurisprudence Award – Estates I, 1989
  • American Jurisprudence Award – Property, 1989
  • Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, magna cum laude, 1980 B.A.
  • Phi Kappa Phi (honorary – graduating top 5%)

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • The Florida Bar, 1992 – Present
  • City, County and Local Government Law Section
  • The Florida Bar Grievance Committee 4A, Grievance Committee Chair 2004 – 2005
  • United States Supreme Court, 1999 – Present
  • United States Supreme Court, 1999 – Present
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 1996 – Present
  • The Jacksonville Bar Association
  • Governmental Relations Committee 2012-2018
  • Contributing Editor, 1994-1995
  • Florida Association of County Attorneys, 2009-2020
  • FACA Finance & Tax Committee 2011-2020
  • Lecturer, First Coast Chapter, Florida Government Finance Officers Association, 2014
  • Lecturer, Jacksonville Bar Association, Real Property Law Committee, 2012
  • Lecturer, Florida Chapter, International Association of Assessing Officers, 2011
  • Lecturer, Public Contract Code and Competitive Public Bidding in Florida, Lorman Education Services, 2002

Connor Larkin

Connor Larkin is an associate attorney with Lindell & Zebouni, P.A. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Larkin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with honors, from the University of Florida in 2014. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida in 2016, with special distinction (Book Award) in the field of Insurance Law.

Upon graduation, Mr. Larkin began his legal career as prosecutor with the Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, rising to the role of Senior Trial Attorney. He prosecuted over a dozen cases to jury trial and became well acquainted with the courtroom. 

In 2020, he transitioned to the field of civil litigation, where he specialized in defending large, multi-national insurance carriers against complex personal injury claims. After serving as senior trial counsel for Allstate Insurance Company in the Florida Panhandle, Mr. Larkin’s litigation experience will be utilized in his general commercial practice including construction and personal injury matters for injured clients.

Mr. Larkin also handles a wide range of civil litigation matters tailored to Jacksonville’s business community and individuals who have complex legal disputes with corporate or governmental entities.

Mr. Larkin is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, NUCA of North Florida, and regularly attends River Christian Church. He is married to his wife, Natalie, and is the proud father of a baby boy.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury Law
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Business and Contract Claims
  • Fraud Litigation
  • Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
  • Construction Law
  • Local Government Disputes
  • Homeowners’ Association Disputes

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2017
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Education

  • University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, cum laude, 2014
  • University of Florida, Juris Doctor, 2016

Experienced staff dedicated to the community and our clients

The support staff at Lindell & Zebouni, P.A., is the backbone of our law firm. Our experienced team has over 70 combined years of legal experience in the area of litigation support. Our staff is committed to our clients and the community. Our People volunteer regularly with various local schools, churches, and special needs programs.

We strive to create a professional, warm atmosphere. From the moment you call or walk through our doors, you receive personal attention from our helpful, friendly staff. Knowing we have helped you makes us happy. We care as much about the way we treat you during the process as the outcome of your case.

Contact the Personal Injury, Diminished Value, Civil and Business Litigation Attorneys at Lindell & Zebouni, P.A. located in Jacksonville, FL . Call for help today at 904-880-4000.

Representative Cases & Successes

  1. Irle v. Wallen, Case No.: 2019-CA-4781. After non-jury trial, successfully rescinded and cancelled deed to $700,000.00 plus residential property that owner/grantor was misled to think was a revocable life estate deed.
  2. Calvente v. Corpus, et al. Case No.: 2015-CA-365. As lead counsel, successfully obtained final judgment declaring the existence of a prescriptive easement against neighboring property by continuous usage of common roadway for more than twenty years.
  3. Greek v. Maxey, Case No.: 2021-CA-00010. As lead counsel for plaintiff, successfully obtained entry of final judgment after mediation curing title defect preventing the sale of $350,000.00 plus home.
  4. McAfee Enterprises, Inc. V. 6006, Inc., Case No. 16-2006-CA-477 (Cir. Ct. Duval County). As lead counsel, successfully obtained a jury verdict awarding real estate broker the full commission for producing a buyer ready, willing and able to complete purchase of listed property. Later affirmed on appeal.
  5. Stein v. Miss Franie’s, Inc., 417 So. 2d 726 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982). Commercial shopping center lessor (represented by Mr. Lindell) obtained reversal of trial court ruling denying recovery against individual defendants under separate guaranty of lease despite ambiguity in the capacity in which guaranty was signed.
  6. Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc. v. Department of Natural Resources, 466 So 2d 389 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985). Shipyard owner (represented by Mr. Lindell as co-counsel) obtained ruling from District Court of Appeal directing the Department of Natural Resources issue shipyard owner a disclaimer (title) to 17.3 acres of submerged lands in the St. Johns River contiguous to the shipyards upland property.
  7. Shannon v. Standard Graphics, Case No. 89-6079 (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, obtained jury verdict allowing commercial printing company to cancel its commercial equipment lease based upon product defects and the demonstration of a close business relationship between the finance lessor and the equipment vendor. Affirmed on appeal.
  8. Kowmar, Inc. v. Davis Development & Inv. Co., Case No. 98-1798-CA (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully defended at trial against suit by judgement creditor to pierce the corporate veil of client’s corporation. Affirmed on appeal.
  9. Wiegert v. Automobili Lamborghini USA, Inc., Case No. 01-02747 (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully defended at trial the rights of Lamborghini’s U.S. distributor to possession of one-of-a-kind prototype “Vector” racing vehicle. Affirmed on appeal.
  10. Concept Development Assoc. of M.D., Inc. v. Ames Safety Envelope Co., Case No. 97-1334-CIV-J-20C (U.S. Dist. Ct. – Jax.). As lead counsel, successfully defended against product liability claim in excess of $3 million based upon alleged defective packaging furnished by our client.
  11. Jacksonville Beach Plaza, Inc. v. Century Housewares, Inc., Case No. 83-25-CIV-JB (U.S. Dist. Ct. Jax.). As lead counsel successfully recovered at trial in federal court the full balance owed under commercial shopping center lease.
  12. Confidential Settlement (1995) – Successfully obtained high six figure recovery at mediation in lender liability suit on behalf of homeowner who was wrongfully dispossessed of sailing vessel/residence after bank’s obtaining void deficiency judgment in separate foreclosure action.
  13. Doe v. Roe: Client sued by title insurance carrier for signing warranty deed in connection with the sale of large commercial property which wound up being encroached upon by building which client had built in connection with development of an adjoining parcel. Shifted 100% of damages assessed against client to malpractice carrier of surveyor who failed to detect encroachment prior to sale and malpractice carrier of client’s former attorney, who prepared warranty deed for client’s signature while failing to recollect that he had previously prepared title documents effectively conveying land surroundings encroaching building to another party.
  14. Xorail, Inc. v. Diana Giddla and Interrail Engineering, Inc., Case No.: 14-CA-4552 (Circ. Ct. Duval Co.). Successfully defended electrical engineer and her new employer against enforceability of a non-compete agreement signed at her previous of employment after a two day evidentiary hearing.
  15. Gradwell v. Haverty’s Furniture Companies, Inc., Case No. 78-173-CIV-JB (U.S. Dist. Ct. – Jax.). As lead counsel, successfully defended at trial against class action civil rights claims asserted on behalf of female employees of nationwide furniture company.
  16. Gurkin v. Ricks Gurkin v. Ricks, Case No. 97-01369-CA (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully defended at trial against former employer’s suit to enjoin client’s employment by competitor.
  17. Matrix Employee Leasing, Inc. v. Montenegro, Case No. (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). Employee leasing company (represented by Mr. Gannam) successfully obtained temporary injunction against former employee enforcing non-competition and non-solicitation agreement. Temporary injunction affirmed on appeal.
  18. Matrix Employee Leasing, Inc. v. Thomas, et al., Case No. 16-2008-CA-008605 (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). Employee leasing company (represented by Mr. Gannam) successfully enforced non-solicitation agreement against former sales agent by obtaining temporary injunction.
  19. P & A Consulting Engineers, Inc. v. Q & A Consulting Engineers, Inc., Case No. CA 08-983 (Cir. Ct. St. Johns Co.). Civil engineer and his firm (represented by Mr. Gannam) successfully defended against former employer’s attempt to enforce a disputed non-competition agreement by temporary injunction.
  20. Corp v. Weindruch, 867 So.2d 630 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004). Former employer (represented by Mr. Gannam) successfully appealed trial court award of severance pay to a terminated former employee, obtaining reversal of the trial court judgment.
  1. Lattuca v. Genesis Electronics, Inc., Genesis Electronics Group, Inc., and Raymond Purdon, Case No.: CA10-1547 (Cir. Ct. St. Johns Co.). As lead trial counsel, successfully obtained a jury verdict awarding former executive officer compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney’s fees totaling in excess of $297,000.00 by reason of defendant’s fraudulent actions and inducing clients initial employment, then terminating client, and then refusing to honor stock options given as part of client’s compensation package.
  2. Wilkinson & Parry v. TSC, LLC, et al., Case No. 16-2008-CA-004043 (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully recovered at trial on behalf of sellers of restaurant business the unpaid purchase price against defenses and counterclaims based upon alleged fraud in connection with the sale. Appeal dismissed.
  3. Confidential Settlement (2007) – On behalf of purchaser of luxury residence successfully obtained six-figure recovery at mediation from seller for concealed defects.
  4. Confidential Settlement (2008) – Successfully obtained six-figure recovery at mediation on behalf of purchaser of upscale country club residence from seller who concealed known water damage – after court had authorized a claim for punitive damages.
  5. Doe v. Roe: Real Estate Non-Disclosure/Fraud case. Sellers failed to disclose that property experienced severe flooding during periods of heavy rain. Represented buyers and obtained six figure verdict based on difference between what buyers paid for the property and what it was actually worth after the severe flooding problems were taken into account. A confidential settlement followed verdict prior to entry of judgement.
  1. Brown & Stanford Co. v. Keasler, Case No.: 02-CA-07557 (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). Obtained jury verdict against former corporate counsel for counseling the sale of corporate assets to a new corporate entity owned by the majority shareholder over the objection of minority shareholders. Verdict in excess of $900,000.00 plus interest.
  2. Driggers et. al v. Ronnie E. Robinson et.al, Case No.: 207-CA-1841 (Cir. Ct. Clay Co.). Successfully defended majority shareholder at trial against personal liability for alleged failure to honor appraisal rights of minority shareholders exonerating defendant from a claim in excess of $143,000.00.
  3. Brown v. Manning, Case No. 87-13704-CA (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, obtained jury verdict for shareholder of boat retailer in derivative action against majority shareholder for usurpation of corporate opportunities.
  4. Lane v. Lane, Case No. 02-05469-CA (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully confirmed at trial client’s 50% ownership interest in multi-million dollar Bobcat equipment business. Affirmed on appeal.
  1. S.D.S. Autos, Inc., DBA Lexus of Jacksonville v. Chrzanowski, 982 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007). Trial court’s order certifying a class (represented by Mr. Lindell) consisting of all purchasers or lessees of motor vehicles from the defendants who paid an improperly disclosed dealer fee affirmed on appeal resulting in later global settlement on behalf of certified consumer class.
  2. S.D.S. Autos, Inc., DBA Lexus of Jacksonville v. Chrzanowski, 976 So. 2d 600 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007). Trial court’s order voiding mandatory arbitration clauses in lessees’ (represented by Mr. Lindell) motor vehicle leases on the basis of unconscionability affirmed on appeal.
  3. Mathis v. Medi-Chair, LLC., Case No.: 2015-CA-1050, (Cir. Ct, Hernando Co.) Successfully invalidated Arizona judgment entered against elderly Florida resident based upon Arizona court’s denial of due process to client. Affirmed on appeal.
  4. Frank Griffin Volkswagen, Inc. v. Smith, 610 So. 2d 597 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992). In case of first impression in Florida, the District Court of Appeal held that where automobile dealer (represented by Mr. Lindell) effectively disclaims all warranties in connection with the sale of a vehicle that revocation of acceptance is not a remedy available to the buyer under the Uniform Commercial Code for alleged defects in the vehicle itself.
  5. Filer v. Frank Griffin Volkswagen, Inc., Case No. 90-7933-CA (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully defended local car dealer against multiple consumer protection claims after five day jury trial, with an award of attorney’s fees to the dealer.
  6. Sellers v. Frank Griffin AMC Jeep, Inc., et al., 526 So.2d 147 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988). Motor vehicle dealer (represented by Mr. Lindell) successfully obtained ruling from the District Court of Appeal denying vehicle lessee the right to revoke acceptance based upon a finding that a closed end lease of a motor vehicle was not subject to the warranty provisions of the Federal Magnuson-Moss Act.
  7. Dorminey v. Commercial Recovery Systems, Inc.: Suit against debt collector for calls to client’s place of work without permission. Case settled for sufficient funds to pay off underlying debt, plus over $600 to client, with debt collector paying clients’ attorneys’ fees and costs for bring suit.
  8. Newman v. Hillcrest, Davidson & Assoc., LLC: Suit against debt collector for failure to cease contact after being contacted by attorney and threatening client with legal actions that debt collector could not legally take. Case settled for forgiveness of underlying debt and payment by debt collector of clients’ attorney fees and costs for bringing suit.
  1. Multimillion dollar settlement against contractor and contractor’s surety for failure to complete construction of new hotel project; lead counsel representing owner of project. (2019)
  2. T.G. Utility Company, Inc. v. The 3310-Land Trust, Case No. 33 110 Y 0058 06 (American Arbitration Assoc.). Utility contractor (represented by Mr. Lindell and Mr. Gannam) successfully obtained construction lien award of $618,000 plus after five day arbitration trial in which the owner denied liability and asserted counterclaims for both compensatory and punitive damages.
  3. Oceania JB Developers, L.C. v. Foley & Associates Construction Co., Case No. 33 110 00368 02 (American Arbitration Assoc.). As lead counsel, successfully presented developer’s claims for defects in condominium project constructed by the respondent at five day arbitration trial.
  4. A.N. Drew v. Rosander, Case No. 91-1215-CA (Cir. Ct. Duval Co.). As lead counsel, successfully defended homeowners at trial against contractor’s claim for additional compensation and recovered full amount of homeowners’ counterclaim.
  5. Grimes Contracting, Inc. v. Parrish Service, Inc. et. al.: Represented subcontractor lien holder in lien foreclosure action against general contractor and homeowner. Title insurance carrier for junior mortgage holder claimed “equitable subrogation” in pre-suit negotiations and offered less than 1/4 of the value of the lien for “full release of lien, take or leave it.” Went forward with suit, title carrier and general contractor wound up settling claim for entire amount of lien and almost entire amount of client’s attorneys’ fees and costs associated with bringing the action.
  6. The Hubbard Association, Inc. v. Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, Case No. 87-14 (Cir. Ct. Franklin Co.). As lead counsel, obtained jury verdict for engineering firm in dispute with local water and sewer district. Affirmed on appeal.
  1. $500,000 recovery– A young woman involved in a T-bone collision sustained permanent injury to her spine resulting in the necessity of on-going pain management care.  The insurance company refused to meet our demands so suit was filed against the at-fault driver.  Under the pressure of aggressive litigation, the insurance company eventually settled for five times the at-fault driver’s insurance policy limits.
  2. $350,000.00 recovery – A woman involved in a rear end collision sustained cervical and lumbar injuries that required surgical Intradiscal Electrothermal Neucloplasty (IDET) at L4-5.  Both the UM and at-fault driver’s insurance carriers refused our client’s claims.  Through aggressive litigation we were able to obtain both policy limits.
  3. $675,000.00 + recovery – A woman reared-ended by a commercial vehicle whose driver was distracted by his cell phone sustained injuries to her spine.  She required surgery to implant a spinal cord stimulator.  Through litigation we were able to obtain both policy limits from at-fault driver’s carrier and our client’s UM carrier.
  4. $1,650,000,000 + recovery – A young mother and her three children were T-boned by a commercial truck that ran a red light.  The children sustained injuries from which they were able to quickly recover; however, the mother required two spinal surgeries.  We successfully obtained the commercial truck’s insurance policy limits and then succeeded in obtaining the woman’s UM insurance policy proceeds.
  5. $300,000.00 recovery – A woman was rammed from behind by a tractor trailer truck, causing her vehicle to spin into another vehicle. She suffered from spinal pain and depression following the crash.  Through litigation we were able to settle her case for $300,000.00
  6. $350,000.00 recovery – A woman suffered injuries to her neck and back when her stationary car was rammed from behind by a delivery truck. She required specialized pain management car as a result. Through litigation we were able to recover from the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier.

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