Vernis & Bowling of Miami, P.A.

Since 1970, VERNIS & BOWLING has represented individuals, businesses, professionals, insurance carriers, self-insured, brokers, underwriters, agents, PEO's and insured. We provide cost effective, full service, legal representation that consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients. With 80 attorneys throughout 13 offices located in Florida, Georgia and Alabama the firm is able to provide the benefits of a large organization, including a management team, consistent policies and representation to ensure personal service and local representation to our clients.

Chinese Drywall: The Eve of the Storm
James T. Patterson, John A. Unzicker, November 24, 2009
Chinese drywall was imported into the United States primarily between years 2004 and 2006 for use in mostly southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina.    This drywall was imported due to domestic shortages caused by both the economic and...

Governmental Immunity, Duty of Care, and the Undertaker's Doctine
Carlos E. Mustelier, November 24, 2009
Governmental immunity for representatives, agents, and employees of a government derives from a separation of powers concern that courts should not involve themselves in the business of its co-equal branches of government through the use of tort law. When the Florida legislature, as most if not all...

The "Cheers" Effect
Cary C. Woods, November 24, 2009
Florida Statute §768.125 was enacted to limit liability of alcohol vendors who sell alcohol to individuals who later cause harm due to intoxication. The Florida Legislature, along with numerous other states, determined that it was the consumption of the alcohol and not the sale which was the...