May 9, 2024
Mediation
Mediating at DSB&C
At Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad, we believe in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively through mediation. Our dedicated team of legal professionals specializes in leveraging technology to facilitate constructive dialogue and negotiating fair outcomes across a wide range of practice areas, regardless of whether it takes place on Zoom, hybrid, or in-person. With a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client-focused service, we are here to guide you through the mediation process with expertise and empathy.
Our Expertise
With years of litigation experience in mediation, our firm has successfully navigated countless cases in various practice areas, including but not limited to:
- Construction Defense
- First Party Insurance Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Business and Commercial Disputes
- Real Estate
- Personal Injury
- Contracts and Agreements
Meet Our Mediators
We are proud to introduce our Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediators who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to every mediation session:
Jon Derrevere
With over four decades of legal experience, Jon Derrevere is a seasoned mediator and trial attorney. Graduating with Highest Honors from the University of Florida and earning his Juris Doctor from Cornell University, Jon’s career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of justice and excellence.
December 19, 2018
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a complex process which requires a skilled attorney at your side to make the best choices possible. The experienced attorneys at Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad can effectively and expeditiously represent debtors and creditors in all matters pertaining to Chapters 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings in the federal bankruptcy court. Our goal is to provide the highest level of legal services to our clients whether it is the initial filing of a bankruptcy petition on behalf of debtor or obtaining relief from stay for creditors.
The specific areas of experience include but are not limited to:
Creditors’ Rights
- Proof of Claims
- Obtain relief from stay
- Objection to Plans
- Motions to Value
- Reaffirmation Agreements and
- and all other creditor matters
Debtor
- Bankruptcy Petitions
- Payment Plans
- Mortgage Foreclosure and
- and all other debtor matters
December 19, 2018
Appellate
Our seasoned and skilled Appellate Team, commandeered by our Senior Appellate Counsel, has a combined legal experience of over 60 years in civil trial support and appellate practice, at the State and Federal levels, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Automobile Negligence;
- Contract Disputes, including Insurance Coverage Disputes;
- Complex Construction Defect Cases;
- Local Governmental Code Enforcement;
- Premises Liability (including Slip and Fall Cases);
- Professional Negligence;
- Subrogation;
- Workers’ Compensation.
Our Appellate Team has an established track record of providing the highest of quality and success in civil trial support and appellate practice and is committed to providing you that same level of professional service. If your case goes to trial, the final outcome will be appealed, regardless as to whether your case is tried before a jury or before the court; regardless as to whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant and regardless as to whether you are the victorious party or the losing party. If you are a sole practitioner or multi-tiered law firm in need of trial support and/or appellate support, our Appellate Team stands ready to serve you.
December 19, 2018
Auto Defense Litigation
The attorneys at Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad have tried over 100 automobile negligence cases to a jury including wrongful death, serious personal injury, trucking accidents and excess policy claims. Our practice is client driven and we understand that individuals, businesses and insurance companies are looking for a bottom line and we deliver with early identification of issues, strengths and weaknesses. We also have the experience to handle auto accident cases through trial and appeal and our attorneys have obtained excellent results in a variety of cases over the last several years.
Our experience in automobile negligence covers a range of legal, factual and coverage scenarios such as uninsured motorist, workers’ compensation, sovereign immunity, DUI (civil), punitive damages and statutory violations. Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad combines experience and technology to provide high quality, cost effective representation.
December 19, 2018
Product Liability
Skilled and Experienced Defective Product Defense Attorneys
The experienced team of trial lawyers at DSBC have defended some of the most prominent national and international corporations. For more than 20 years, DSBC has defended manufacturers in cases involving a wide variety of products liability, defense litigation including claims of design defect, manufacturing defects, breach of warranty, and failure to warn. The firm has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from automotive design and manufacturing to improper warnings on industrial equipment.
Each attorney working on one of these complex cases will consult with, and work hand in hand with, company engineers and leading independent experts to effectively present your case.
December 19, 2018
Subrogation & Recovery
Pursuing subrogation on behalf of insurance companies serves an essential role in ensuring that those at fault are held accountable for their actions. Our skilled attorneys and staff are experienced in all types of subrogation matters, large and small, handling every phase from rapid response preliminary investigation through trial.
The efforts of insurance carriers to subrogate push manufacturers to make better and safer products for the public at large. Our firm has more than 25+ years’ experience working with insurance carriers to recover their indemnity payments from tortfeasors while helping their insureds recover their deductibles. The areas we have assisted our clients in their subrogation efforts, include, but are not limited to:
- Products Liability
- Premises Liability
- Contractual/Common Law Indemnity and Contribution from Contractors
- Ordinary Negligence
- Automobile Negligence
- Construction Defects
- Contribution from Co-Insurers
- Breaches of Contract
December 19, 2018
General and Premises Liability
After a slip-and-fall accident resulting in a personal injury, property owners, managers and their insurance providers often face premises liability claims and lawsuits. In these cases, insurance providers and self-insured businesses need experienced representation from attorneys who have a thorough understanding of insurance defense.
At DSBC, our premises liability defense lawyers have defended many types of claims for insurance providers, property owners and companies that manage property in Florida. With more than 100 cumulative years of experience, we have the in-depth knowledge and track record of success that your business can depend on.
Defense For Client Rights In Premises Liability Claims
Our premises liability defense includes a wide range of cases involving a variety of circumstances, including:
- Uneven flooring, worn carpeting and broken stairways
- Falling debris
- Slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall accidents
- Chemical exposure cases
- Apartment complex accidents
- Negligent security claims
In every claim that we handle, our lawyers will thoroughly investigate the claim and build a case that takes into account the unique needs and interests of your business. We will provide answers to your questions about liability and pursue a successful resolution that protects your interests.
December 19, 2018
First and Third-Party Coverage and Defense
Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad represents individuals and businesses insured with many of the nation’s pre-eminent insurance companies defending third-party lawsuits including construction defect, automobile liability, premises, wrongful death claims and products liability from case inception through trial and appeal.
Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad practice in first and third-party litigation also includes property damage claims, bad faith litigation and insurance coverage issues.
Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad represents one of the largest property insurers in Florida defending property claims, breach of contract and declaratory actions.
December 19, 2018
Construction Law
We are highly experienced at drafting, negotiating and modifying custom and form contracts for construction projects, including design-build contracts, GMP contracts, construction manager agreements, architectural/engineering contracts, and other agreements.
Experienced Trial Lawyers Handling Contract Claims
If you are negotiating a contract or if you have become involved in a dispute over a construction agreement or any other aspect of a construction project, you need attorneys who know construction. Our attorneys represent project owners, insurers, as well as architects/engineers, construction managers, and contractors, in a wide range of construction litigation.
Litigating on Behalf of Owners, Contractors, and Other Parties
Much of construction litigation involves disputes over the alleged breach of construction contracts. These contracts may be extraordinarily complex and sophisticated or relatively simple. Common claims include:
- Extra work: We handle disputes addressing whether ordered work was within the scope of the initial contract or outside it.
- Delay and interference: When a project is delayed, the financial impact on the several parties committed to the project can be considerable. We litigate claims over the alleged failure of owners to acquire sites, obtain permits, coordinate contractors, and process change orders; the alleged failure of construction managers and contractors to timely progress the job; and the alleged failure of architects or engineers to properly design the project.
- Design and construction defects: Our attorneys are experienced at litigating disputes among owners, designers, and contractors over allegations of errors and omissions in design and defective work on the project.
- Contractor default: A contractor’s default on its obligations, whether actual or alleged, can have enormous financial consequences for the owner, contractor, and other participants in a construction project. We handle such situations and, when necessary, litigation arising out of them.