Sheri-Lynn C. Corey-Forte

Sheri Corey-Forte is a member of the firm’s Casualty Department where she focuses her practice on the areas of general, rideshare, and premise liability, as well as automobile liability. Prior to joining the firm, Sheri handled a wide variety of cases involving Admiralty and Maritime claims in state and federal courts throughout Florida, as well as employment, civil rights, discrimination, and commercial litigation on behalf of Florida governmental agencies.

As a South Florida native, Sheri began her legal pursuit in high school by attending a Pre-Law and Public Affairs magnet program. Sheri continued her pursuit by earning her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Shortly after graduating, Sheri went on to earn her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center.

Outside of the office, Sheri enjoys spending time with her husband and their three daughters. Together they spend time traveling to new cities and countries and acquainting themselves with other cultures and traditions.

Sheri is admitted to practice in the state of Florida and in the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Honors & awards

CALI Award for Excellence in Civil Pre-Trial Practice

Year joined

2023

Certifications

Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Thought Leadership

On App: Good to Go! Off App: No Bueno! How Rideshare Companies Are Defeating Vicarious Liability in Florida

Fort Lauderdale
Rideshare Liability
June 1, 2025
Key Points: Defense Digest, Vol. 31, No.

Florida High Court Tapped Brakes on Dangerous Instrumentality Liability

Fort Lauderdale
Automobile Liability
December 26, 2023