- DivorceMarital & family law attorneys, Deborah J. Blue and Mark Wilson, represented the wife in a highly-contested divorce proceeding centered upon the validity of a Prenuptial Agreement.
- Child SupportMs. Blue has been Florida Bar board certified in Marital & Family Law since 2011. Ms. Blue specializes in handling complex marital and family law cases involving equitable distribution; business valuation(s); alimony; child support; parental responsibility and timesharing; preparation and enforcement of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; paternity and any other family law related matters.
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementThe firm's marital & family law attorneys are comprised of experienced and zealous advocates for clients who need representation in all areas of marital and family law. Our family law team can assist you in a wide range of matters including dissolution of marriage, custody, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and modification and enforcement actions.
- Spousal SupportMark A. Wilson practices in marital and family law, with a focus on equitable distribution, alimony, parenting plans, timesharing, UCCJEA issues, paternity, child support and prenuptial agreements. Mr. Wilson also practices in the areas of insurance coverage litigation and general civil litigation.
- Criminal DefenseA criminal charge can be viewed by the entire public, and not only can it affect your current job, it can also be visible to future employers. That is why if you have been arrested, you need an experienced criminal law attorney that can help you navigate that road and help you obtain the best possible outcome.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathDickinson & Gibbons wrongful death attorneys have extensive experience handling wrongful death cases, whether they arise from trucking accidents, common carrier accidents, automobile accidents, professional malpractice or products liability.
- FraudDickinson & Gibbons, P.A. provides legal advice to some of the largest insurance carriers in the world regarding insurance law and insurance coverage matters. Our insurance coverage attorneys represent a variety of insurance companies, insurance agencies, manufacturers and governmental risk management departments, in answering questions related to insurance coverage and benefits. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and have extensive experience in all aspects of insurance law, bad faith law, coverage disputes, insurance fraud and risk management.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsFor anyone arrested or charged with a crime, it can be a scary and unfamiliar road. Being charged with a crime, whether a misdemeanor or felony, is a life-altering experience that not only could result in jail time, but public shame and embarrassment.
- Drug Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Business DisputesOur health care attorneys represent the healthcare industry in a wide array of matters, including tort claims, such as medical malpractice and wrongful death, fraud, administrative proceedings seeking deficiencies and license revocations, or denials by the Florida Board of Medicine, peer review matters, contract disputes and insurance coverage or claims.
- Business TransactionsMr. Douberly was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida with his undergraduate degree, then spent two years teaching English in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Seville, Spain, improving his Spanish language skills. After his travels Andy returned to the U.S. to attend law school at Florida State University, where he graduated in 2010. While in law school, Andy had the privilege of receiving a book award in International Business Transactions–a distinction given to the highest grade in the class. Through the FSU College of Law, Andy secured a summer internship position between his second and third years of law school at the International Bar Association in London, England–a position reserved for only two American law students per year–where Andy worked on uniform international online gambling laws. Andy also spent a semester of law school abroad in Brisbane, Australia, where he studied international banking and trade law.
- Trade Secrets
- Unfair Competition
- AntitrustMr. Gibbons was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer. He served as President of the Sarasota County Bar Association and was a member of the Board of Directors of Blue Cross & Blue Shield from 1978 to 1995, serving as Chairman of the Board from 1982 to 1995. He served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Sara Bay Country Club. Mr. Gibbons was a charter master of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court. He was the scholarship donor and founder of the University of Florida Law School’s Antitrust Law Book Award.
- Workers CompensationAfter law school and admission to the Iowa Bar, Mr. Wilson worked on a one-year appointment as a Judicial Law Clerk for six trial court judges in Judicial District 2A in Mason City, Iowa, performing research and writing in support of judicial opinions. Later, Mr. Wilson was a partner in the litigation law firm, DeVries, Price and Wilson, in Mason City, Iowa. Mr. Wilson litigated workers compensation defense cases on behalf of employers and insurance defense cases, on behalf of insureds and insurance companies, primarily in northern Iowa.
- Employment DiscriminationMr. Preston has also represented individuals and management in employment disputes in jury trials and arbitration proceedings in the areas of employment discrimination, retaliation, non-competition agreements, wage and hour violations, separation agreements and breach of contract.
- Employment ContractThe firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in Federal and State employment litigation including, but not limited to, claims involving Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, sex discrimination and harassment, age discrimination, race discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and litigation concerning the enforcement of covenants not to compete, protection of trade secrets and breach of employment contracts.
- Employment LitigationCounseling employees and defending employers in complex employment litigation matters requires a combination of experience, sound judgment and extensive trial experience.
- Real Estate LitigationOur areas of commercial and complex litigation expertise include business disputes, including claims arising out of partnerships, joint ventures, contracts, shareholder disputes and complex fraudulent practices, tortuous interference, sales or service disputes, unfair competition, defamation, copyright and trademark infringement, theft of trade secrets, breach of non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements, RICO violations, breach of fiduciary duty matters and real estate disputes.
- Premises LiabilityDickinson & Gibbons Premises Liability attorneys routinely handle cases involving slip, trip and falls at retail establishments and other properties, liquor liability or "dram shop" actions, as well as a gamut of other claims brought against the owners of public and private property.
- Construction LitigationDickinson & Gibbons, P.A. Florida construction litigation attorneys have successfully represented and defended clients in all aspects of the construction industry, including architects, engineers, developers, general contractors, steel fabricators, subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers and homeowners.
- Property DamageVictims of personal injury in trucking and transportation accidents are entitled to coverage for medical expenses, personal vehicle damage, property damage and physical and emotional distress. A Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer from Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. can represent your best interests, either through negotiation or - if necessary - at trial.
- Personal InjuryOur Florida trucking and transportation attorneys represent trucking and transportation companies, load carriers, household good movers, overnight delivery companies, passenger carriers and drivers in cases involving catastrophic personal injury and death, property damages, cargo claims, contractual and insurance disputes and regulatory compliance.
- Medical MalpracticeFlorida Medical Negligence is the primary theory of liability concerning allegations of medical malpractice, making this type of litigation part of Tort Law. In Florida, medical negligence claims and defenses are subject to a complex system of statutes, rules, and court made law that impact all phases of a medical negligence case. The firms medical negligence attorneys have guided its clients through this legal thicket for over 50 years. Our attorneys are prepared to aggressively handle complex medical malpractice cases involving all medical specialties and entities. Our experience gives us the unique ability to craft direct, effective and cost-efficient litigation strategies. We can provide an accurate and knowledgeable evaluation of the exposure involved, well planned litigation strategies, and when appropriate, consideration of pretrial dispute resolution.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningThe family law team has aligned itself with outstanding outside professionals in the areas of real estate, forensic accounting, taxation issues, wealth and estate planning, business law, to name a few, that impact your marital or family law case for either referral to our clients or who work directly with the family law team to ensure each client the highest and best result. Our goal is to provide the best representation and service to each client's unique needs.
- Probate
- Tax Law
- Debt CollectionDickinson & Gibbons consumer law attorneys have extensive experience under both state and federal law representing national and regional banking institutions, lenders, and collection agencies and professionals in claims brought by consumers under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Collection Practices Act and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.