Lori J. Caldwell

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Lori J. Caldwell: Attorney with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Lori Caldwell focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, employment, and product liability. She also handles class actions and appellate matters in both state and federal courts.

A significant part of her practice is focused on defending insurance companies in bad faith and coverage litigation. She prosecutes declaratory judgment actions, tries complex and high exposure defense cases, and provides counseling and training on claims handling, bad faith and various coverage issues.

Her employment work focuses on the defense of employers, including insurance companies, in cases involving claims of harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation and violation of civil rights. Lori also litigates cases involving employee benefits, non-compete agreements and other contractual and commercial disputes.

She also represents manufacturers of a variety of products including automobiles and appliances.

Lori is recognized as a “Florida Super Lawyer” in the area of Civil Litigation Defense, and was selected as “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law in Orlando by Best Lawyers in America for 2016 and 2022. She also volunteers her time with Street Law events in Florida.

Certifications

•AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Awards & Honors

•Best Lawyers 2016 & 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Insurance Law, Orlando
•Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2013 - 2026
•Listed in Florida Super Lawyers 2006-2016

Articles & Presentations

•Co-author, “Intentional Acts Pled as Negligence Claims: How the Judiciary Pierces Through the Negligence Veil,” 15 Trial Advocate Quarterly 2 (Spring 1996) and Insurance Law Review (1997-1998)
•Co-author, 'Blanchard v. State Farm: Finally, the Answer as to When a First-Party Bad Faith Claim Accrues for Purposes of Section 624.155, Florida Statutes,' 10 Trial Advocate Quarterly 24
•Co-author, 'Faced with a Bad Faith Suit? A Reverse Bad Faith Claim May Be An Alternative,' Insurance Fraud Alert Vol 2, No. 4
•Multiple presentations and training programs for insurance carriers regarding claims handling, bad faith and coverage issues

Lori's News and Insights

08.21.2025
Firm News

27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...

08.15.2024
Firm News

Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones...

08.17.2023
Firm News

Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys with Managing Partner Frank Sheppard Named Lawyer of the Year

ORLANDO, FL - August 17, 2023 - Best Lawyers has...

03.01.2023
Beyond the Bio

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring a Legend of Our Own

A Closer Look at RumbergerKirk’s First Female Attorney - Lori...

11.17.2022
Firm News

RumbergerKirk Partner Lori J. Caldwell Recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year

ORLANDO, Fla., November 17, 2022 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

08.19.2022
Firm News

23 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2023

Orlando, Fla., August 18, 2022 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

08.19.2021
Firm News

Eighteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2022

ORLANDO - August 19, 2021 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

08.20.2020
Firm News

18 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2021

ORLANDO, FL - August 20, 2020 - Eighteen RumbergerKirk attorneys...

01.20.2020
Beyond the Bio

Students Get a Closer Look into the Legal Field

RumbergerKirk Hosts Annual Educational Program in Partnership with Allstate Insurance...

08.15.2019
Firm News

Nineteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2020

RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce that nineteen of its attorneys...

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
  • Product Liability
  • Employment and Labor
  • Class Actions
  • Boating and Marine
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Manufacturing

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., University of Florida Hall of Fame; University of Florida, B.A., 1974 Florida Blue Key; University of Florida, B.A., with high honors; University of Florida, B.A., Omicron Delta Kappa
Law School Attended:
Duke University, School of Law, J.D., Latty Scholar; Duke University, School of Law, J.D., 1978 Moot Court Board
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Florida; U.S. District Courts of Florida (Northern, Middle, Southern); U.S. Court of Appeals (11th Circuit)
Memberships:

Professional

•Litigation Counsel of America
•American Bar Association
•Defense Research Institute
•Federal Bar Association
•Florida Defense Lawyers Association
•Orange County Bar Association
•The Florida Bar

Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (1996-1999)

•Local Rules for the Middle District of Florida - Advisory Committee (1997-2000)
•National Institute for Trial Advocacy - Faculty

ISLN:
908600487

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Location

  • Orlando, FL
    Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400 , 300 South Orange Avenue , P.O. Box 1873
    Orlando, FL 32801

    407-839-4546 Phone
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www.rumberger.com

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