Current Employment Position(s):
Of Counsel, Adams, Hayward, Nicolas & Welsh
Year Joined Organization:
1979
Areas Of Practice:
Aviation Law
Commercial Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury-Plaintiffs
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Wrongful Death
Complex Civil Torts
Catastrophic Injuries
Certifications/Specialties:
Licensed Salesman, The Florida Board of Realtors, 1973
Board Certified, Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1991
Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialties, 1994
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 1978
Georgia, 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1982
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1979
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1979
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1991
U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1987
U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 1987
U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 1992
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Education:
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1978
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Delta Theta Phi
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1975
B.A.
Published Works:
Tort Reform, Georgia Healthcare News, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
Representative Cases:
Sullivan v. Sullivan
Gaines v. Winne Dixie, 542 So.2d 432 (1989)
Clemons v. Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, et. al., Knoxville, TN
Fugate v. Honda, Michigan
Hughes v. Cobb County, 441 S.E.2d 406 (1994)
Sylvestre v. Holmes Regional Hospital, Brevard County, Florida
Collicott v. Haines Trucking Company
Johns v. Cherokee Trucking Company
Loveless v. Luna LaserPerfect Skin Centers, LLC
Alen v. Gateway Construction, Broward County, Florida
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Demonstration and Analysis of a Direct Examination of the Plaintiff, ATLA, All Stars, Dallas, Texas, 2002
Faculty Member, ATLA, Cambridge Trial Advocacy, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2002
Courtroom Technology and Persuasive Proof You Can Afford, ATLA, Cambridge Trial Advocacy, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2002
What Do You Do When the Unexpected Happens in Discovery and in the Courtroom, ATLA, Cambridge Trial Advocacy, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2002
Effective Jury Questionnaire, ATLA, Winter Convention, Miami, Florida, 2002
General Strategies with Examining Witnesses, ICLE, Trial Advocacy, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001
Email Ethics - Protecting the Attorney-Client Privilege, ATLA, Winter Convention, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2000
The Present Status of 9-11-9.1, ICLE, Motions Practice in Georgia, 2000
Engineering Professionals in the Court Room, Southern Polytechnic State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2000
Cross Examination of Defendant Experts, ABOTA, Advocacy Roundtable, 1997
Advanced Medical Malpractice Skills, and Jury Selection and Medical Anatomy, ATLA, National College of Advocacy, Reno, Nevada, 1996
Proof of General Damages Through Use of "Character Testimony", Georgia Trial Lawyers Auto Wreck Seminar, Columbus, Atlanta, and Augusta, Georgia, 1995
Domestic Violence, ATLA Summer Convention, 1995
Personal Injury Seminar for Legal Assistants, and Preparation of the Settlement Package, Law Seminars International,
Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
The First Opening: Voir Dire, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Miami, Florida, 1994
Domestic Violence: When the Police Fail to Respond, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association Convention, Sheridan, Wyoming, 1994
Creating Civil Justice Jury/History of the Jury System, Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, LRE Seminar, Athens, Georgia, 1994
Critique of Student Presentations on Direct Examination, Atlanta College of Trial Advocacy, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
Domestic Violence: When the Police Fail to Respond, Idaho Trial Lawyers Seminar, Moscow, Idaho, 1994
Faculty Member, The First Opening: Voir Dire, National College of Advocacy, Washington, D.C., 1994
The Best Files are the Ones in Your Office, Plaintiff's Personal Injury Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
The Best Files are the Ones in Your Office, Georgia Trial Lawyers Annual Meeting, St. Simons Is., Georgia, 1994
Making the Most of Settlements, Georgia Trial Lawyers Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
An Update on Georgia's Fair Claims Practice Act, GTLA, Motor Vehicle Wreck Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia, 1992
Use of Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Technique: The Plaintiff's Perspective, ATLA, Winter Convention, Boca Raton, Florida, 1992
The Psychology of Trial: Choosing Your Theme, ATLA, National College of Advocacy, Atlanta, Georgia, 1992
Litigation Cost Containment Strategies for 1993, Attorney's Information Exchange Group, Sonoma, California, 1992
Personal Injury Seminar for Legal Assistants, Law Seminars International, Atlanta, Georgia, 1992
Using Experts as Consultants: Types of Experts, Permanency of Impairment, Evaluation of Pain, Extent of Disability and Life Expectancy, ATLA, National College of Advocacy and Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California, 1991
Preparing Lay Witnesses: Finding the Best Way to Present the Truth, ATLA, National College of Advocacy and Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California, 1991
Obtaining & Interpreting Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases Opening Statement: Getting their Attention, ATLA, National College of Advocacy and Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California, 1991
Handling Pre-Existing Injuries & Disabilities, ATLA, National College of Advocacy and Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California, 1991
Cutting Edge Theories of Recovery in Torts, GTLA, Liability Evidence Enclave, December, 1991
Basic Trial College, ATLA, Athens, Georgia, 1990
Aviation Section, The Weather Case: Can it be Won?, ATLA,
Annual Convention, San Diego, California, 1990
The Art of Expert Witnessing, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Annual Conference, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 1990
Basic Trial College, ATLA, Detroit, Michigan, 1989
Psychology of a Trial - How to Plan It, ICLE, Selected Problems in Trial Advocacy, Atlanta, 1989
Selected Problems in Trial Advocacy, GTLA, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989
Moderator, GTLA, Fall Seminar, 1988
Final Preparation and Use of a Trial Notebook, ATLA, Basic Trial College, Nashville, Tennessee, 1987
Convention Seminar Speaker, ATLA, 1987
Trial Techniques Seminar, TTLA, 1987
Final Preparation and Use of a Trial Notebook, and Workshop
Leader, ATLA, Basic Trial College, University of Michigan, 1986
Final Preparation and Use of a Trial Notebook, and Cross-examination of Defense Experts, and Workshop Leader, ATLA, Basic Trial College, Samford University, 1986
Cross-examination of Expert Witnesses, and Final Preparation and Use of a Trial Notebook, and Workshop Leader, ATLA, Basic Trial College, American University, 1985
Defining Medical Negligence, Broward County Psychological Association, 1985
Honors and Awards:
Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Participation and Dedicated Service at 1994 WTLA Convention, Wyoming, 1994
Who's Who Among Top Executives, Honored Member, 1998 - 2000
Award for Recognition 1999 National Conference, hosted by Tallulah Falls School, 1999
Recognition for Significant Contributions to Waterfowl Conservation as a Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., 1996
Recognition for High Professional Legal Standards and Ethics in the 1999 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 83rd edition
Pilot Proficiency Certificate, Cessna, Sim Com Training Center, 1999 - Present
Fellow Status, National College of Advocacy, 1996 - Present
Advocate Status, National College of Advocacy, 1993 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships:
The American Bar Association, 1979 - Present
Member
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Life Member
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1980 - Present
Member
The State Bar of Georgia, 1987 - Present
Member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Life Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Of Counsel: Nicolas, Welsh, Brooks & Hayward
The Federal Bar, Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale Chapters
Member
The National Transportation and Safety Administration Bar Association
Member
Program for Practicing Lawyers; The Negotiation Workshop, Harvard University, 1991
Professional Trial Lawyers Institute, 1983
ATLA, Basic Trial College, 1980
Global Photonic Energy Corporation, 1999 - Present
President, Chief Operation Officer
David Wm. Boone, P.C., 1980 - Present
The Florida Bar, 1978 - Present
Member
The Broward County Bar Association
Member
The Atlanta Bar Association
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, (ATLA), Permanent Endowment Committee, 2000 - 2001
Trustee
ATLA, Permanent Endowment Committee, 1994 - 1996
Co-Chair
ATLA, Council of State Presidents, 1995 - 1996
Vice Chair
ATLA, Domestic Violence Litigation Group, Executive Committee, 1993 - 1994
Member
ATLA, Long Range Planning Committee, 1993 - 1994
Member
ATLA, Leadership Development Committee, 1992 - 1993
Co-Chair
ATLA, Convention Committee, 1992 - 1995
Co-Chair
ATLA, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 1991 - 1993
Secretary
ATLA, Basic & Advanced Trial Colleges and Seminars Faculty Training Committee, 1990 - 1991
Member
ATLA, Tobacco Litigation Group, 1989 - 1991
Secretary
ATLA, Aviation Section, 1989 - 1990
Secretary
ATLA, Public Relations Committee, 1986 - 1987
Member
ATLA, Exchange Committee, 1985 - 1988
Member
ATLA, Education Committee, 1984 - 1986
Member
The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), Constitutional Review Committee, 2000 - 2001
Chair
GTLA, 1996 - Present
Past-President
GTLA, 1995 - 1996
President
GTLA, 1994 - 1995
President-Elect
Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, Board of Directors, 1994 - 1997
Member
Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, 1993 - 1994
President
GTLA, 1992 - 1994
Treasurer
GTLA, Public Relations Committee, 1991 - 1992
Chairman
GTLA, Legislative Committee, 1990 - 1991
Chairman
GTLA, Speakers Bureau, 1989 - 1990
Co-Chair
GTLA, Executive Committee
Member
GTLA, Judicial Liaison Committee, 1987 - 1988
Chairman
Brain Injury Association of Georgia, 1994 - 1997
Board Member
Experimental Aircraft Association @ PDK, 1994 - 1996
Board Member
Permanent Endowment Committee, 1994 - 1995
Chair
Counsel of Presidents
Vice Presidents
Leadership Development Committee, 1992 - 1993
Co-Chair
Leadership Development Committee, 2000
Trustee
Permanent Endowment Committee, 2000 - 2001
Member
Amicus Curiae Committee, 1989 - 1995
Member
Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, 1994 - 1997
Member, Board of Directors
Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, 1993 - 1994
President
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Nicolas, Welsh, Brooks & Hayward, Louisville, Kentucky
Of Counsel
Harrell & Johnson, Jacksonville, Florida
Of Counsel
Mosca & Falco, Sarasota, Florida
Of Counsel
Past Employment Positions:
Law Office of Clifford Wentworth, 1978 - 1980
Appellate Division, Second District Court of Appeal, Bartow, Florida, Assistant Public Defender, 1978
Pro Bono Activities:
Brain Trauma Litigation Group
Georgia Civil Justice Foundation
Birth Information:
September 23, 1954, Frankfurt, Germany
