Complex Civil Litigation

Overview

The term “Complex Civil Litigation” covers a wide range of subject matters. To put it succinctly, we are a law firm that has handled, and is prepared to handle, a wide range of high-stakes or contentious business and commercial disputes. Our lawyers have handled everything from high-value contract disputes, to disputes over intellectual property rights, to insurance claims, to partner and shareholder disputes. The common thread is often clients who are seeking Big Law quality and diligence, but with the focus and attention and flexibility provided by an intentionally boutique law firm like Colson Hicks Eidson.

Business Torts

Our attorneys handle complaints dealing with everything from business and personal defamation, and interference with business relationships, tortious interference, theft of trade secrets, fraudulent misrepresentation, and commercial disparagement.

Professional Malpractice

Colson Hicks Eidson pursues claims across professional services where the provider creates problems because of their lack of knowledge or expertise in industries that include legal, accounting, financial and professional services.

Whistleblower and Qui Tam Claims

We represent clients presenting information to governmental agencies and pursuing claims, as well as individuals and corporations involved in investigations and claims related to employees reporting corruption, discrimination, harassment, and fraud.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Colson Hicks Eidson manages lawsuits related to violations of copyrights, plagiarism of trademarks, ownership of patents, and protection of trade secrets.

Insurance Claims

Our attorneys are well-versed in the intricacies of business insurance coverage and benefits, representing clients in high-value disputes with insurers – ranging from general liability to specialty coverage.

Securities Litigation and Investor Protection

We help our clients recover assets lost to securities fraud and other unlawful behavior in stocks, bonds, and other securities and investments.

Receiverships

Our attorneys serve as Court-appointed or agency-recommended receivers, representing investors, creditors, or other stakeholders in helping creditors recover the funds owed to them.

Partnership and Shareholder Disputes

These can be complicated and contentious and we assist with every aspect of the dispute, from resolving conflicts over ownership rights to disagreements about business decisions.

International Commercial Disputes

We handle a variety of legal issues, including cross-border transactions, international contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Choosing the Right Caster for Your Industry: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right caster for your application is critical to ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity. With so many caster options available, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your industry. This guide will help you understand the key factors to consider when selecting a caster and how Colson can provide the right solution for your needs.


Load Capacity

One of the first things to consider when choosing a caster is its load capacity. Casters are rated based on the amount of weight they can safely support. If you’re working in a warehouse or industrial setting where heavy equipment or pallets need to be moved, you’ll need casters that can handle the load. Colson offers a wide range of heavy-duty casters that are designed to support thousands of pounds without compromising on mobility.


Environment and Terrain

The environment in which your casters will be used is another important consideration. For indoor environments with smooth surfaces, such as offices or hospitals, casters with softer rubber wheels provide excellent traction and a quiet ride. For outdoor or rough terrain, hard nylon or polyurethane wheels are better suited as they offer durability and resistance to wear. Colson’s extensive range of casters includes options for all types of terrain.


Temperature Tolerance

Certain industries, like food service or manufacturing, require casters that can withstand extreme temperatures. Casters used in high-temperature environments, such as commercial ovens, must be able to handle heat without breaking down. Colson’s line of high-temperature casters is designed with heat-resistant materials that maintain their structural integrity even in the harshest conditions.


Floor Protection

If you’re concerned about protecting your floors, selecting the right wheel material is key. Hard wheels can scratch or damage delicate surfaces, while soft rubber wheels provide a cushion that reduces the risk of floor damage. Colson offers a variety of caster materials that are gentle on floors, making them ideal for environments such as hospitals, schools, and offices.


Swivel or Rigid Casters?

Swivel casters allow for 360-degree rotation, providing maximum maneuverability, while rigid casters move in a straight line. Depending on your application, you may need one or both types. For environments requiring tight turns or complex navigation, swivel casters are essential. Colson’s casters come with both swivel and rigid options, allowing you to customize your mobility solutions based on your specific needs.

Selecting the right caster is essential for safety, performance, and durability. With Colson’s vast selection of high-quality casters, you can find the perfect solution for your industry, no matter the application.

Latest Updates
and Insights from Colson

Firm Insights

MIAMI (March 12, 2025) – Every day, the lawyers at Colson Hicks Eidson are privileged to deliver meaningful litigation results for our clients while working alongside some of the finest attorneys and people we know. We are honored that Lawdragon recognizes our dedication to our craft and are pleased to announce that all nine of our partners have been named in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.

Lawyers for this guide are selected through Lawdragon’s process of independent journalistic research and submissions. Their selection process emphasizes lawyers who have demonstrated consistent excellence and have made notable impacts in their fields.

Click here to read the full guide.

The Firm’s recognized attorneys are listed below.

About Colson Hicks Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson is a renowned law firm based in Miami, Florida, that is recognized as one of the top trial firms in the United States. Built on a foundation of over 50 years of dedication forging strong client relationships, Colson Hicks Eidson handles local, national, and international litigation, with cases spanning from Miami, Florida, and throughout the United States, to matters in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. Learn more at: www.colson.com.

MIAMI (March 6, 2025) – This Women’s History Month, Colson Hicks Eidson congratulates partners Julie Braman Kane and Stephanie Casey who were named Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law for their significant contributions and leadership in the legal profession.

Stephanie was recognized for her representation of injured consumers and her skills in complex litigation, including recent successes in ERISA health insurance benefits cases. Acknowledged by Chambers USA as “an excellent lawyer,” she actively contributes to the legal community as a Board member and former President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, reflecting her commitment to mentorship and leadership in the profession.

Julie was recognized for her representation of plaintiffs in high-stakes personal injury and complex class action cases, leveraging over three decades of experience. Her accomplishments include serving as lead and liaison counsel in significant multidistrict and consolidated national litigation and securing notable verdicts and settlements in products liability, medical malpractice and negligence cases. A strong advocate for the underrepresented, she has spearheaded efforts to safeguard electoral access and has held leadership roles in the American Association for Justice and the Miami-Dade Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Julie’s legal knowledge is further acknowledged by Lawdragon and Chambers USA, underscoring her significant impact on the profession and her commitment to advancing justice.

We are proud to celebrate Julie and Stephanie, whose recognition reflects their outstanding achievements and the firm’s exceptional success in securing significant judgments and settlements across various areas of law.

Read more: http://digital.floridatrend.com/december-2024/page-86

To schedule a consultation, do not hesitate to contact an attorney at our law office. We have experience in a wide variety of cases for clients located throughout the nation and around the globe.

About Colson Hicks Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson is a renowned law firm based in Miami, Florida, that is recognized as one of the top trial firms in the United States. Built on a foundation of over 50 years of dedication forging strong client relationships, Colson Hicks Eidson handles local, national, and international litigation, with cases spanning from Miami, Florida, and throughout the United States, to matters in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. Learn more at: www.colson.com.

Colson Hicks Eidson was proud to represent Brookfield Properties, owner of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel property in Ft. Lauderdale, during trial in a long-running case brought by David J. Stern, a unit owner in the residential condominium portion of the property, who alleged water intrusion and property damage in his unit. After a three-and-one-half week jury trial in Broward County Circuit Court, the jury returned an across-the-board verdict in favor of our client. 

“Our firm was proud to represent Brookfield Properties in this hard-fought trial, and we are pleased that the jury delivered a clear and decisive verdict in our client’s favor,” Curtis Miner said.

Congratulations to our trial team Curtis Miner, Zachary Lipshultz, Aziza Elayan, and Michelle Roberto, joined by Jodi Kleinick from Paul Hastings.  

About Colson Hicks Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson is a renowned law firm based in Miami, Florida, that is recognized as one of the top trial firms in the United States. Built on a foundation of over 50 years of dedication forging strong client relationships, Colson Hicks Eidson handles local, national, and international litigation, with cases spanning from Miami, Florida, and throughout the United States, to matters in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. Learn more at: www.colson.com.

MIAMI (January 22, 2025) – Colson Hicks Eidson is thrilled to announce that three of its partners have been named in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. This impressive guide selects its lawyers through Lawdragon’s independent journalistic research and submissions process.

Now in its 20th year, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America recognized Colson Hicks Eidson attorneys Julie Braman Kane, Roberto Martínez, and Curtis Miner for their exceptional work in litigation, plaintiff class action litigation, and white-collar practice areas.

Julie’s work has made a significant difference in the lives of her clients. She has represented plaintiffs in personal injury, commercial, and class action litigation, participating in cases securing hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, including recent resolutions of a data breach class action as well as multiple personal injury and wrongful death matters.

Curtis has tried cases to jury verdicts against auto manufacturers and airlines and has obtained sizable settlements in individual and plaintiffs’ class action litigation, having served as Class Counsel in cases against financial institutions arising out of Ponzi schemes and as part of court-appointed leadership counsel in the Takata Airbags Products Liability Litigation MDL, securing over $1.5 billion in settlements for classes of millions of vehicle owners.

Roberto has secured significant client wins in high-profile cases, including participating in settlements and judgments totaling in excess of $6 billion.

Click here to read the full guide on Lawdragon.

About Colson Hicks Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson is a renowned law firm based in Miami, Florida, that is recognized as one of the top trial firms in the United States. Built on a foundation of over 50 years of dedication forging strong client relationships, Colson Hicks Eidson handles local, national, and international litigation, with cases spanning from Miami, Florida, and throughout the United States, to matters in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. Learn more at: www.colson.com.

A federal judge in Florida denied UnitedHealthcare’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a cancer patient seeking coverage for proton beam radiation therapy to treat his tongue cancer. The patient, Carlos Morera, alleges the insurer wrongfully denied benefits under his healthcare plan, forcing him to pay approximately $195,000 out of pocket for the treatment.

Stephanie A. Casey, a partner at Colson Hicks Eidson, represents Morera and successfully argued that the case should proceed.

“We look forward to presenting the merits of this case at trial. Proton beam radiation therapy has long been recognized as the standard of care for these types of cancers,” she said.

The court’s decision allows Morera to continue his fight to recover treatment costs. Read more about this case on Law360 here.

MIAMI (November 20, 2024) – Colson Hicks Eidson has been named to the 2025 edition of the “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®, recognized at both the national and metropolitan levels. Seven of the firm’s attorneys were also named to the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® across multiple practice areas.

“We are committed to delivering exceptional representation for our clients. This continued recognition of our firm’s core practice areas highlights the success of our efforts,” said Dean C. Colson, Managing Partner of Colson Hicks Eidson.

Best Lawyers® ranks top lawyers and law firms through a peer review process, using feedback from lawyers, clients, and professional references, along with firm data. Rankings are organized into regional and national tiers.

National Tier 2

● Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Metropolitan Tier 1

Miami

● Bet-the-Company Litigation
● Commercial Litigation
● Criminal Defense: White-Collar
● Insurance Law
● Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
● Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
● Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
● Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
● Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Metropolitan Tier 2

Miami

● Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

About Colson Hicks Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson is a renowned law firm based in Miami, Florida, that is recognized as one of the top trial firms in the United States. Built on a foundation of over 50 years of dedication forging strong client relationships, Colson Hicks Eidson handles local, national, and international litigation, with cases spanning from Miami, Florida, and throughout the United States, to matters in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. Learn more at: www.colson.com.

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At Colson Hicks Eidson, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible legal representation in litigation. With our experienced attorneys, in-depth knowledge of the law, and commitment to our clients’ success, we are the go-to firm for litigation matters. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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