Erica R. Cagan

Prior to joining the firm, Erica worked as a Contracts and Compliance Specialist at a local non-profit where she oversaw procurement, drafted contracts, ensured regulatory compliance, and conducted risk assessments. She also served as a Special Deputy for Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity, conducting hearings and issuing rulings on Reemployment Assistance claims, which honed her litigation and dispute resolution skills.

Erica earned her juris doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 2018, following her undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

In her free time, Erica enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and exploring nature. She is also an avid cook and artist, finding balance between her legal career and her creative pursuits.

Year joined

2024

Results

Summary Judgment Obtained in Florida Premises Liability Case

Premises & Retail Liability
June 25, 2025

We won a motion for summary judgment in a premises liability case where the plaintiff lost control of her e-bike while riding over leaves in our client’s RV sales lot. The plaintiff claimed that the fall caused an aggravation of a prior shoulder injury, resulting in surgery, as well as chronic pain in her low back. We argued that the leaves were a naturally occurring element of a wooded lot and, even if they were hazardous, they were open and obvious.

Thought Leadership

Win for Employers: Florida Appellate Court Limits Negligence Claims

Jacksonville
Employment Law
September 1, 2025
Key Points: Defense Digest, Vol. 31, No.