HPS Co-Founder Eugene K. Pettis has once again been selected to Florida Trend magazine’s “Florida 500” Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders. According to Florida Trend, selection is based on numerous factors: “What distinguishes Florida 500 honorees is demonstrated impact beyond their companies, and we place a high premium on community service and philanthropy. We look for individuals to whom others in their communities or industry sectors turn to for leadership or who set a standard for best practices...

HPS is excited to once again be a sponsor of the Annual Broward County Public Schools’ Debate Initiative Luncheon, organized by Eugene Pettis and the rest of the Debate Broward Initiative Host Committee. The event takes place on Tuesday, November 12, at 11:30 a.m., at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.  Please consider attending or sponsoring this worthy activity, which supports the debate programs for over 200 schools and 15,000 students! Click on the...

HPS is a proud sponsor of this year’s Ms. Esquire Gala, hosted by Ms. Esquire VP Trisha Widowfield and the entire Ms. Esquire organization. Email Trisha at twidowfield@hpslegal.com to learn more about their in-person chapters that have led to bringing in more than $15.5 million in business!

HPS Senior Partner Richard Schwamm will be a panelist at the upcoming CommonSpirit Health Perinatal Summit, to be held October 23-25, 2024, at Creighton University in Phoenix, Arizona. Richard’s panel presentation title will be “Lessons from Our Legal Experts,” and will take place on October 24 at 1:15 p.m. His presentation will focus on the common mistakes seen in medical malpractice litigation related to medical care during labor and delivery. Learn more about CommonSpirit Health’s...

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida medical malpractice law firm, is extremely pleased to announce that every single one of our attorneys is listed in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America! Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Each attorney’s The Best Lawyers in America rankings include the following notable practice areas: James Haliczer Medical Malpractice Law...

This two-day training program hosted by the OCBA and sponsored by HPS is designed especially for young lawyers. Participants will learn from the experts on how to navigate the court system and practice with professionalism and success. These practical sessions – and much more – will help new attorneys become professional, confident, and successful practitioners in Orange County and beyond.  HPS Partner Richard Schwamm will be presenting on his favorite topic, LAWYER NETWORKING & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING,...

Florida is a haven for many people seeking great weather, job opportunities, and a lack of state income tax. It’s considered to have a vigorous healthcare industry, particularly due to the number of retired people who decide to call Florida home. And yet, every year there are thousands of medical malpractice lawsuits that are filed against the doctors and other healthcare professionals who practice in the state. In fact, the National Practitioner Database, a database...

Medical malpractice cases are complex and require substantial evidence to support claims of negligence or wrongdoing by healthcare providers. The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff, who must present evidence that the healthcare provider deviated from the standard of care, resulting in harm. The following elements typically serve as evidence in a medical malpractice case in Florida: Medical Records At the heart of a medical malpractice case are medical records. These typically include documentation...