Susan Duff Email & Phone Number

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

In house legal counsel managing litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory inquires for life insurance companies and securities broker/dealer and registered investment adviser. Cases managed include investment suitability, selling away, misrepresentation, contestable death claims, claims against agents/reps, and interpleaders. Conduct legal research, perform investigations, interview and prepare witnesses, respond to discovery, evaluate cases for settlement and trial, advise senior management, establish reserves, retain and manage outside counsel. Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, trials, and final hearings.

Tampa, Florida

Trial attorney responsible for handling all aspects of eminent domain litigation for the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Tampa. Handled pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediations, pre-trial preparation and trials. Worked extensively with expert witnesses from a variety of disciplines including engineering, land planning, business valuation, and real estate appraisal.

Tampa, Florida

Home-based case law editor. Wrote case law summaries and case notes in accordance with strict editorial guidelines. Categorized points of law within pre-determined Core Concepts. Met weekly production quotas. Reviewed, edited, and provided feedback on the work of other case law editors.

Orlando, Florida And Tampa, Florida

Civil litigation attorney handling professional malpractice defense, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation and personal injury cases. Served as adminstrative partner for Tampa office and hiring partner for all offices.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Moot court, Trial Team, Order of the Barristers

B.A., English Literature

Activities and Societies: Torchbearer, Student Orientation Assistant, Resident Assistant, Speech Team, Catechist at John XXIII, Phi Beta.