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Jeffrey E. Bigman 
Daytona Beach, Florida
Member
phone (386) 254-6875
fax (386) 257-1834
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Mr. Bigman, one of the members of Smith, Hood, Perkins, Loucks, Stout, Bigman, Lane & Brock, P.A., joined the firm in 1996.  He specializes in insurance defense with special focus on the medical field.  He represents doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, chiropractors, podiatrists and other health professionals.  He also represents health professionals in the defense of disciplinary actions. Mr. Bigman represents clients in all aspects of insurance defense including automobile negligence, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage disputes, and bad faith litigation.  He is a Board Certified Specialist in the area of Civil Trial Law.

Areas of Practice:
Medical Malpractice Defense
Nursing Home Defense
Automobile Negligence Defense
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Personal Injury and Bad Faith Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar, 2000


(Recertified in 2005)


Bar Admissions:
New York, 1984
Florida, 1995
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1984
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1984
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1997
U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
Education:
Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, 1983
Juris Doctor


City University of New York, Queens College, Flushing, NY, 1980
Bachelor of Arts


Published Works:
"Surveillance" Chapter in "The Defense Speaks", Practice Manual, Florida Defense Lawyers Association pp 79-84, 2006


Altered Records: The Credibility Battle, OUM Progress Reports For Podiatrists, January, 1997


Altered Records: The Credibility Battle, OUM Progress Reports For Chiropractors, November, 1996


Classes/Seminars Taught:
"Surveillance-Gotcha-A review of the law, tactics and strategy of surveillance", Florida Liability Claims Conference, 2006


"Using Physicians in Defending and Proving Damages", Volusia County Bar Association, 2006


"Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness", Dunn-Blount Inns of Court, Volusia Chapter, 2003


Disclosure of Medical Error: The Medical-Legal Perspective, VHA Southeast Conference, 2002


Claims Adjusters' Considerations in Potential Litigation Claims, Safeco Insurance, 2001


"Malingering - Detection and Effect on Personal Injury Claims", Medico-Legal Seminar - Steamboat Springs, CO, February, 2000


Mock Trial, OUM & Associates - Southwest Chiropractic Association, February, 2000


"Defending the Physician in Malpractice Cases", Medico-Legal Seminar - Big Sky, MT, February, 1998


Florida Required License Renewal Course for Podiatrists - Taught CME course on Risk Management and Laws and Rules, Barry University, 1997 - 1999


Mock Deposition Presentation for DPM, Florida Podiatric Medical Association Meeting, June, 1996


Medical Malpractice Symposium - Surgical Seminar and Lectures to Podiatric Students, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 1993 - 1995


Lecturer at Risk Management Seminars for Physicians, Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company, 1991 - 1996


Presentation: "Use of Surveillance at Trial", Southeast Claims Conference, New Orleans, LA, June, 1990


Multiple Risk Management Seminars, Hospitals and Insurance Companies in New York


Attorney Panel Member at Risk Management Programs for Podiatrists, OUM & Associates


Presentation: Tort Reform in New York, International Insurance Underwriters


In-House Lecturer using NITA Materials, Trial Advocacy Program


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Florida Bar Association


Volusia County Bar Association


Defense Research Institute


Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2005 - 2007
Professional Liability Committee Chairman


Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present
Board of Directors


Dunn Blount Inns of Court


Temple Beth-El
Board of Trustees


Temple Beth-El Executive
Board of Trustees, President-Elect


Jewish Heritage Festival of Volusia & Flagler Counties
Chairman


Past Employment Positions:
Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, Partner, 1991 - 1996


Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, Associate, 1987 - 1990


Martin, Clearwater & Bell, Litigation Associate, 1984 - 1987


Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, Litigation Associate, 1983 - 1984


444 Seabreeze Blvd.
Suite 900 | Daytona Beach
Florida, 32118
Phone: 386 - 254 - 6875
Facsimile: 386 - 257 - 1834

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