- Wrongful DeathScott has served as lead counsel in trials in federal and state courts in Florida and Louisiana, including multiple-party toxic tort cases, and he has handled numerous appeals in Florida and Louisiana State and Federal courts. He has recently tried wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases to verdict on behalf of national restaurant franchisees, including obtaining a defense verdict in a case involving the wrongful death of a 21-year-old. He served as trial counsel in MDL no. 07-md-1873...
- Business DisputesHis primary practice areas include premises liability, restaurant liability, automobile accidents, general negligence, personal injury, workers’ compensation, contract disputes, property damage and warranty claims, and insurance coverage disputes.
- Intellectual PropertyRobert T. Vorhoff is a graduate of the University of New Orleans (B.S., 1997) and Loyola University (J.D., 2007). He is a member of both the Florida Bar (2007) and the Louisiana Bar (2009), and he is a registered Patent Attorney (2001). Robert is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
- Workers CompensationAt Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC, our attorneys have more than 50 years of experience representing clients throughout Louisiana and Florida in matters involving state and federal workers’ compensation claims, including Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases. In addition to handling employee workers compensation claims, we file claims on behalf of our employer/insurer clients with the Second Injury Fund in Louisiana to obtain reimbursement for benefits paid to or on behalf of the injured employee. We can also assist our clients in obtaining approval and reimbursement from the Second Injury Fund for lump sum settlements.
- Employment DiscriminationLyon practices in the area of casualty litigation, representing defendants in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana in the fields of maritime, products liability, environmental/toxic torts, premises liability, automobile insurance defense, state and federal workers compensation, employment discrimination, healthcare litigation, multi-district litigation, and hurricane property damage matters.
- Premises LiabilityLaura Compton is a partner working out of the firm’s Tampa office. Laura graduated from the University of the South (Sewanee) with a Bachelor’s degree in English and obtained her law degree at Stetson University College of Law. She is a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice before the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. The focus of her practice includes premises liability, automobile negligence, product liability and catastrophic injuries. Laura also has significant experience in Dram Shop cases.
- Construction LitigationAt Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC, we understand the construction business. Several of our attorneys have engineering and scientific backgrounds, while others have hands-on experience working in construction. We combine real-world experience in the construction trade with years of practical experience in construction law to provide clients with effective and powerful representation in construction litigation. Let our firm put its knowledge and skill to work for you.
- Property DamageIn Florida, GYFM’s attorneys have been on the forefront in defending lender-placed insurance property damage claims and have secured several appellate decisions which effectively prohibit the recovery or attorney’s fees which are typically and generously awarded in property damage cases. In Louisiana, GYFM’s attorneys have represented various insurer in hurricane cases throughout the state including claims from Hurricanes Katrina which primarily impacted the New Orleans region and Hurricanes Rita, Laura and Delta which devastated Lake Charles and the surrounding parishes.
- Personal InjuryWe help clients and maritime law firms with cargo claims and personal injury litigation, including, Jones Act claims. Our practice extends to all areas of inland marine, marine insurance coverage, property law issues, recreational boating, and liability defense of terminal operators.
- Medical MalpracticeThe medical malpractice attorneys at Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC are dedicated to protecting those individuals and organizations that make it their mission to care for others. Our attorneys have extensive experience defending medical malpractice claims brought against hospitals, physicians, nurses, long-term acute care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and nursing homes. Our attorneys also represent a variety of medical specialists, including cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, plastic surgeons, optometrists, and pain management experts. You can trust our attorneys to provide you with the protection you need and the results you deserve.
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- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureHeidi Rivera started at the Florida office of Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC in January of 2018 as a legal assistant. She was promoted to Paralegal in October of 2019 due to her diligence and desire to further her career in the legal field. She has been working Personal Injury cases since then with the majority being motor vehicle accidents. Heidi’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from University of South Florida. Heidi previously worked at a firm in St. Petersburg and primarily dealt with Foreclosure Defense, Collection Defense, and Consumer Protection. She was one of the lead paralegals responsible for assisting in filing numerous Class Action lawsuits against credit card companies for consumer violations.