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MIAMI, FL —Ver Ploeg & Marino is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been selected to the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list for the Insurance Coverage practice area. They are Brenton N. Ver Ploeg, R. Hugh Lumpkin and Stephen A. Marino, Jr., all shareholders in the Miami office, and Robert P. Major, of counsel in the firm’s Orlando office.  No more than five percent of the attorneys in the state are selected […]

By Matt Dixon 10/02/2017 04:30 PM EDT The Florida Justice Association, which represents state trial attorneys, has set up an insurance task force to provide information about policies after Hurricane Irma. “Hurricane Irma has resulted in chaos, confusion, and concern for too many homeowners,” FJA President Dale Swope said. “Consumers need straight answers about how they should proceed with their claims.” In the statement, he said members of the Emergency Response Task Force will be […]

As a result of Hurricane Irma, people and businesses will begin to take stock of the damage suffered and evaluate potential recovery assistance promised by property insurance. We urge those affected to seek professional help and guidance; insurance policies are complicated documents. We suggest some simple steps that should be followed in finding the right help and guidance, and to assist in getting paid fairly and promptly. Make your claim: Insurance policies have time limits […]