Ms. Candace Renee Duff

1992, Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Supreme Court of the United States
Florida Southern District Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Supreme Court

Litigation Counsel of America

· Rated Outstanding for Written and Oral Presentation, American Bar Association, Third Annual Appellate Argument

· Rated, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5

Professional Experience

Significant Representations

· Served as one of the lead trial attorneys for the plaintiff in a four-week jury trial in federal court of an insurance coverage case against a national insurer resulting in a verdict in excess of a million dollars.

· Served as lead counsel of a national retail corporation in commercial lease litigation in federal court and obtained summary judgment.

· Served as lead counsel for a national developer in the administrative appeal of a county's interpretation of local technical amendments to a building code.

· Served as second chair trial counsel in an Age Discrimination in Employment (ADEA) lawsuit in federal court and obtained a defense verdict.

· Served as a member of the trial team on behalf of the plaintiff in a RICO and fraud lawsuit in federal court that resulted in a jury verdict in excess of $50 million.

· Obtained a multimillion-dollar settlement for a real estate developer in a builder's risk insurance coverage case.

· Represented real estate developers in construction lien and defect litigation.

· Represented real estate developers in insurance coverage disputes.

· Defended developers in real estate litigation.

· Represented developers in suits against manufacturers and suppliers of defective building materials.

Publications & Presentations

Articles, Lectures & Publications

Lectures

· Panelist, "Top Ten Blunders to Avoid in Depositions," Annual Committee CLE Conference, American Bar Association, Litigation Section, April 15, 2011

· Panelist, "Success Through Coaches, Mentors and Networking," South Florida Women's Conference, March 25, 2011

· Speaker, "Proving Damages Caused by Mold Infestation," National Business Institute, June 25, 2008

· Speaker, "Resolving Problems on Construction Projects," National Business Institute, August 7, 2007

· Panelist, "Construction 101 for ADR Practitioners," Alternative Dispute Resolution & Construction Litigation Committees CLE Seminar, American Bar Association, Litigation Section, November 11, 2005

· Speaker, "Hurricane Recovery: Restoration and Rebuilding After the Storm," Greenberg Traurig, P.A., November 9, 2005

· Panelist, "Joint and Several Issues at Trial: Examples From a Water Intrusion Case," Continuing Legal Education Teleconference, American Bar Association, Litigation Section, December 14, 2004

Articles

· Author, "Paying for the Sins of the Father: Civility and Professionalism (or the Lack Thereof) in the Practice of Law," Affiliate Newsletter, American Bar Association/Young Lawyers Division, Volume 23, No. 3, January/February 1998

Member: American Bar Association (Member, 2000- and Liaison, 2000-2002, Forum on the Construction Industry; Director, Young Lawyers Division, 1999-2000; Team Member, Special Projects Team - Beyond the Boundaries, Young Lawyers Division, 1998-1999; Editor, Affiliate Newsletter, Young Lawyers Division, 1997-1998); Dade County Bar Association (Director, 1998-2000; Vice Chair, Banking and Corporate Litigation Committee, 1998-1999; Tutor, Minority Bar Passage Project, Young Lawyers Section, 1997-1999); National Bar Association (Director, Women Lawyers Division, Dade County Chapter, 1997-1999; President, Women Lawyers Division, Dade County Chapter, 1996-1997).