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Trucking Industry Defense

Representation in trucking industry cases.

Commercial Auto & Taxi Cab

Commercial Auto & Taxi Cab Defense

Contract Disputes

Representation contractual dispute cases.

First Party Property Litigation

First Party Property Litigation (Private & Commercial).

Premises Liability Representation

Representation premises liability cases.

Construction Defects Cases

Representation construction litigation cases.

The Best Legal Representation For Any Case

Our lawyers are highly skilled and accessible. Our size enables our Partners to give personal attention to every matter. We ensure you speak to a lawyer when you call for preliminary advice.

Our lawyers consistently get defense verdicts and ZERO money granted to plaintiffs. See some of the many successful cases won throughout the years.

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Legal Representation in Many Areas of the Law

Our team of lawyers is efficient, understanding of your case and situation, and have your best interest in mind

Christopher W. Wadsworth

Founding Partner

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Daniel L. Margrey

Partner - Fort Lauderdale

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Jamie Clark Dixon

Partner - Fort Lauderdale

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Katya Mei-Ling-Yu Rehders

Partner - Jacksonville

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Elizabeth Gonzalez

Associate - Miami

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Joseph Harrington

Associate in Fort Lauderdale office

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Devin Locay

Associate - Miami

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John Perrault

Partner - West Palm Beach

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TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT

Unlike many intellectual property firms, Wadsworth, Margrey & Dixon LLP, combines real world business experience with unsurpassed legal experience. We use our experience and knowledge to advise each client according to its specific needs.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE / NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE / HEALTH CARE PRACTICE

The firm maintains a diversified medical practice and health law practice representing clients in virtually every segment of the medical field. These clients range from doctors, dentists, hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic medical centers to medical equipment manufacturers and entrepreneurs in medical products and services.

MARITIME LAW

The firm handles multiple aspects related to maritime law, including but not limited to: personal injury claims under the Jones Act, DOHSA, and General Maritime Law; Maintenance and Cure claims; cargo claims arising out of the carriage of goods by sea or intermodal transportation; vessel collisions, arrests and enforcement of maritime liens, and interpretation of marine insurance policies.

APPELLATE PRACTICE & TRIAL SUPPORT

The representation provided by Wadsworth, Margrey & Dixon LLP extends beyond the trial court level. The appellate division of Wadsworth Law handles appeals in the Florida District Court of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Learn About Cases Won By Wadsworth, Margrey & Dixon LLP

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15th judicial Circuit Palm Beach County Case No. 50 2006 CA 008656XXXMB Slip and fall with operated elbow. Plaintiff’s Demand. $285,000

BONNIE KORPECK V. WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP, INC | Verdict – Defense

4th Judicial Circuit Duval County Case No. 2004-CA-008434 Truck versus automobile rear end collision. Defendant found 25% liable. Defendant offered $100,000 Plaintiff’s Demand. $1,000,000

THE ESTATE OF LARRY D. SMITH V. HART TRANSPORTATION, INC., ET AL | Verdict – Defense

15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County Case No. 50 2009 CA 002218 XXXX MB Automobile accident with operated disc. Plaintiff’s Demand. $999,000

FROMETA V. ABC TRANSFER, INC., BERSAIN HERRERA AND JUAN JOSE BETANCOR | Verdict – Defense

17th Judicial Circuit Broward County Case No. 99-021281 CACE 11 Workers’ compensation immunity.

ALLSTATE FIREPROOFING V. ANGELINA GARCIA | Verdict – Defendant/Appellant with opinion

17th Judicial Circuit Broward County Case No. 99-021281 CACE 11 Workers’ compensation immunity.

ANGELINA GARCIA V. ALLSTATE FIREPROOFING | Verdict – Defense Summary Judgment initially denied appealed remanded with direction to enter verdict for Defense.

5th Judicial Circuit Sumter County Case No. 2007 CA 000440 Truck versus automobile Defense previously offered $40,000 to settle case. Plaintiff’s Demand: $150,000

ROGER ATKINSON V. LCF TRANSPORT, INC AND LESMOND FOSTER | Verdict – Settled 2nd day of trial for $40,000

7th Judicial Circuit St. Johns County Case No. CA 01 988 Alleged water contamination at golf course allegedly killing vegetation and loss of revenue. Plaintiff’s Demand: $1.8 Million

THE PLANTATION AT PONTE VEDRA V. THE CANAL AUTHORITY, ET AL | Verdict – Defense

15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County Case No. 50 1994 CA 005579XXONAI Trip and fall at a construction site claiming permanent injury to ankle. Plaintiff’s Demand: $250,000

WANZELAK V. JM CONSTRUCTION | Verdict – Defense

17th Judicial Circuit Broward County Case No: 99-011510 Injury: operated elbow with hardware on minor. Plaintiff’s Demand: $250,000

BOCHLIGE V. MCDONOLD’S | Verdict – Defense

7th Judicial Circuit St. Johns County Case No. 03646 CA Automobile versus truck. Injury: 2 plaintiffs with spinal surgery. Plaintiff’s Demand: $2,000,000

CHARLES & CLOEVA STEVENS V. PRICHETT TRUCKING INC, ET AL | Verdict – Plaintiff 10% liable, Defendant 15% liable and Co-Defendant 75% liable

11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County Case No. 05 02388 CA 06 Trip and fall in beauty salon resulting in broken hip. Plaintiff’s Demand: $200,000

VADRA YALON V. THE SALON AT TURNBERRY, INC | Verdict – Settled for $25,000 first day of trial

15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County Case No. 00 12312 AH Construction accident rendering Plaintiff paralyzed from chest down Issue was workers’ compensation immunity. Plaintiff’s Demand: $16,000,000

ALBERT SALEEBY V. ROCKY ELSON CONSTRUCTION, INC | Verdict – Defense

US District Court Southern District of Florida Case No. 05 CIV 21514 HOEVERLER Mishandling of body parts funeral parlor (defendant) allegedly gave decedent’s wife his internal organs in a bag at the funeral. Plaintiff’s Demand: $500,000

DAMITA MOSS V. VICTORINO CARMONA, ET AL | Verdict – Defense

17th Judicial Circuit Broward County Case No. 04 09572 CACE 03 Automobile versus fork lift Injury: Spinal Surgery. Plaintiff’s Demand: $200,000

DAMITA MOSS V. VICTORINO CARMONA, ET AL | Verdict – Defense with an outstanding proposal for settlement entitling Defense to fees and costs

11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County Case No. 02 05742 CA 27 Automobile accident with significant injuries including brain damage Injury: traumatic brain injury. Plaintiff’s Demand: $1,000,000

UBELARDO LEYVA V. ENTERPRISE LEASING, ET AL | Verdict – Defense

18th Judicial Circuit Brevard County Case No. 2003 CA 67396 Slip/trip and fall in back of bar with ruptured right quadriceps Verdict – Settled $10,000 first day of trial Injury: Multiple surgeries to right quadricep. Plaintiff’s Demand: $250,000

ROBERT LIGHTNER V. DRIFTWOOD PLAZA PHASE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ET AL | Verdict – Settled $10,000 first day of trial

18th Judicial Circuit Brevard County Case No. 05 2005CA067429XXXX Automobile versus dump truck with serious injuries Injury: Spinal Surgery. Plaintiff’s Demand: $500,000

SUSIE ALLEN V. RAYMOND CALHOUN & ENDEAVOUR TRUCKING, INC | Verdict – Defendant

4th District Court of Appeals Florida Case No. 4D08 4932 Plaintiff claiming coverage under theory that broker can bind Citizens Injury: Coverage

EUROPEAN WOODCRAFT & MICA DESIGN INC V. CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | Verdict – Appellant/Defense with opinion; no coverage

10th Judicial Circuit Polk County Case No. 06 CA 000074 Truck versus automobile rear end collision Injury: Broken hip, surgery spinal. Defense Proposal for Settlement $125,000 Plaintiff’s Demand: $1,000,000

FRANCIS NEWBY V. CAREY-ALL TRANSPORTATION, INC. | Verdict – Per Curiam Affirmed Appellee Defense verdict

2nd District Court of Appeals Florida Case No. 2D09-3357

ESTATE OF MICHAEL S. EBRIGHT V. JOSE MORALEZ BLANCER | Verdict – Per Curiam Affirmed Appellee Defense verdict

10th Judicial Circuit Polk County Case No. 2006 CA 001170 (08) Dump truck versus automobile Injury: Double fatality. Plaintiff’s Demand: $20,000,000

ESTATE OF MICHAEL S. EBRIGHT V. JOSE MORALEZ BLANCER | Verdict – Defense

Case No. 05 16205 CA 04 11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County Slip and fall at a shipyard marina Injury: Operated Spine. Plaintiff’s Demand: $690,000

JUAN PINON V. BEST YATCH REPAIR, INC | Verdict – Defense

Case No. 09 13282 CA 21 11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County - Construction case regarding roofs Evidentiary hearing to certify class action Injury: 3,000 + roofs damaged

ALFREDO FEO V. DOUGLASS ROOFING | Verdict – Defense class certification denied

10th Judicial Circuit Polk County Case No. 2006 CA 001170 (08) Dump truck versus automobile Plaintiffs Demand: $20,000,000

ESTATE OF MICHAEL S. EBRIGHT V. JOSE MORALEZ BLANCER | Verdict - Defense

10th Judicial Circuit Polk County Case No. 06 CA 000074 Truck versus automobile rear end collision Plaintiff's Demand: $1.000,000

FRANCIS NEWBY V. CAREY-ALL TRANSPORTATION, INC. | Verdict - Plaintiff $75,000 Defense Proposal for Settlement $125,000

2nd District Court of Appeals Florida Case No. 2D11-586 Appeal Amount in Controversy: $70,000 (Fees and Costs)

FRANCES NEWBY V. CAREY-ALL TRANSPORTATION, INC. | Defendant's entitlement to fees and costs under Proposal for Settlement Verdict - Appellant/Defense with opinion; Defense entitled to fees and costs

17th Judicial Circuit Broward County Case No. 02 010432 CACE 18 Dog bite case of small child (strict liability) Plaintiff asked for several hundred thousand dollars at trial and punitive damages (dog had bitten 6 prior individuals at marina). Jury found no punitive damages. Plaintiff's Demand: $150,000 prior to trial

NICHOLAS DESALVO V. FREEDOM MARINE CORPORATION, ET AL. | Verdict - Plaintiff $50,000 Defense Offered $50,000 by way of proposal for settlement