George A. Vaka

George A. Vaka: Attorney with Vaka Law Group P.L.
Attorney Awards
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Biography

Recipient, 1998 Exceptional Performance Citation, Defense Research Institute. Recognized in: Best Lawyers in America in Insurance and Appellate Practice; "Leading American Attorneys;" "Guide to Leading Florida Attorneys;" Best Lawyers Consumer Guide; Best Bay Area Lawyers.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator{newline}Board Certified Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board Of Legal Specialization And Education

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Appellate Practice
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Extra-Contractual Insurance Claims
  • Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Personal Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rider College; Rutgers University, B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Florida
Memberships:
The Florida Bar (Member, Executive Council Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, 1993-2000); American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Tort and Insurance Practice); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Florida Defense Lawyers Association (Past President); Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2006; Chair, Appellate Practice Section, 2003-2006; Amicus Curiae Committee, 2001—).
Reported Cases:
Nova Casualty Company v. Marciana Willis, Etc., et al. Opinion affirmed judgment establishing insurance coverage for landscaping company under CGL policy for multi-million dollar claim June 30, 2010 Joseph Sullivan, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Sammy Sullivan v. Mark David Kanarek, MD and Nadal Pediatrics, PA Reversal of final judgment for Defendant doctors in death of 23 month old and remand for new trial May 21, 2010 Lee Memorial Health System, f/k/a Hospital Board of Directors of Lee County d/b/a Lee Memorial Health System d/b/a Lee Memorial Hospital v. Mark Edwards a/k/a Mark Edwards-Fargotstein, and Mitzi Edwards a/k/a Mitzi Edwards-Fargotstein, Individually and as Parents and Natural Guardians of Aaron Edwards a/k/a Aaron Edwards-Fargotstein, a minor $30,818,000 judgment affirmed University of South Florida Board of Trustees v. Daniel and Amara Estrada, Individually and as Parents and Natural Guardians of their minor and dependent child, Caleb Estrada $23,500,000 judgment affirmed Walgreens Co.; Elizabeth Partlow, et al., v. Deane Hippely, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Beth Hippely, deceased, et al., $33,313,968 judgment affirmed.
Certifications:
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit MediatorBoard Certified Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board Of Legal Specialization And Education
ISLN:
901876766

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/23/13 in Appellate Practice

    Well known in the community. Excellent lawyer.

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Location

  • Tampa, FL
    One Harbour Place , 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 300
    Tampa, FL 33602

    656-228-0005 Phone
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656-228-0005  Phone

813-549-1790  Fax

www.vakalaw.com

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