Claire R. Hurley

Claire R. Hurley: Attorney with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
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Biography

Claire R. Hurley is a Partner in the firm's West Palm Beach office. She focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death claims related to allegations of medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises liability, security negligence, toxic tort, general negligence and products liability. Ms. Hurley represents physicians, nurses, hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical negligence cases, including complaints filed with State agencies. She enjoys counseling healthcare providers and insurance professionals on the importance of ensuring compliance with Florida’s Medical Malpractice Statute and State Agency reporting requirements.

Ms. Hurley has been recognized by Chambers USA since 2023. With a prestigious Band 1 ranking for Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense in South Florida, she holds the highest possible ranking, reflecting market-leading expertise, exceptional client service, and a proven track record of outstanding results. She has also been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Ms. Hurley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the Ohio University along with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the Scripps Howard School of Journalism at Ohio University. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law, where she was a member of Akron’s trial and moot court teams. She competed at the National Civil Trial Competition in Los Angeles, CA, and was a member of the Tournament Champion Team at the Gourley Mock Trial Competition, in Pittsburgh, PA, where she earned a Top Advocate award. Ms. Hurley also participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, winning First Place Oralist at regional competition.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hurley practiced at a litigation defense firm in Cleveland, OH, where she focused her practice in the area of asbestos and products liability.

Awards & Recognitions

Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2026

The Best Lawyers in America , Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2025

Chambers and Partners USA Guide 2025 - Florida: South, Band 1: Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense, recognized since 2023

Newsroom

News

•CSK Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA
Awards/Recognitions, 8.18.2025
•West Palm Beach Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Publication, 7.3.2025

Publications

Co-Authored, ' All Asbestos is not Created Equal, ' Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Quarterly Review, Fall 2010

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Health Care
  • Security Negligence
  • Toxic Tort: Asbestos

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio University, B.A., Spanish; Ohio University, B.S., Journalism
Law School Attended:
University of Akron, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, Florida
Memberships:

Associations

•The Florida Bar
•Palm Beach County Bar Association

Languages:
Spanish
Birth Information:
Plantation, Florida, August 21, 1980
ISLN:
918838528

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (9 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/03/25 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/10/22 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/08/20 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/19/15 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/19/15 in General Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/01/15 in Personal Injury

    Excellent attorney. Claire is ethical and zealous in her defense of her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/01/15 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Claire Hurley is a lawyer who I have litigated with on several cases. Not only is she an experienced and ethical advocate for her clients, she is also an excellent representative of her firm and the Palm Beach legal community.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/01/15 in General Liability Defense

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/19/15 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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