Brad McCormick

Biography

Brad McCormick is a shareholder at Kubicki Draper, a member of the Executive Board, and serves as President of the firm. He works out of the Miami office and, in his capacity as President, he is responsible for all client-related issues, including case assignments, conflict checks, rate agreements, audits and compliance with client guidelines.  The focus of Mr. McCormick's practice is in the areas of aviation, architects / engineers, construction defect/accident, medical malpractice, products liability, professional liability, toxic/hazardous substances, transportation / trucking, environmental, asbestos and mass tort litigation. His extensive experience and knowledge in both liability and insurance issues enable him to excel in the handling of complex claims and develop appropriate strategies for a quick and successful resolution.

Since joining Kubicki Draper in 1992, Mr. McCormick has successfully litigated a large volume of cases with significant financial exposure. He has experience defending Fortune 500 Companies, product manufacturers, general contractors, design professionals and  developers. Mr. McCormick is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell; he has been named a "Florida Super Lawyer" on several occasions by Law and Politics Magazine; and he was recognized in Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's "Legal Elite." Over his career, he has served as a lecturer for corporations and insurance companies throughout the United States, and has been frequently appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem and as a Florida Bar Arbitrator/Chair Person in fee hearings.

Areas of Practice:AviationArchitects / EngineersConstruction DefectsMedical MalpracticeProducts LiabilityProfessional LiabilityToxic and Hazardous SubstancesTransportation / TruckingEnvironmentalAsbestosMass Torts

Bar Admissions:

1993, State of Florida

1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of FloridaCertifications/Specialties:

Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

The Florida Bar, Fee Arbitrator

Education:

St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL (J.D., 1993)

Columbia University, New York, NY (B.A, 1990)Special Awards and Recognitions:

Selected as "Top Lawyer", South Florida Legal Guide, Insurance Litigation (2015)

Named Florida "Super Lawyer" in Civil Litigation Defense Practice, Law and Politics Magazine (2007, 2009 - 2015)

Named Florida "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers Magazine, Business Edition (2011)

Named Florida "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers Magazine, Corporate Counsel Edition (2010)Listed, Florida Trend Magazine, Florida's Legal Elite, (2007) Civil Trial Practice Area
"AV Preeminent" Rated by Martindale-HubbellSpeaking Engagements/Presentations:

"Appellate Overview & Early Case Resolution", FIGA, 2015

 "Bad Faith Avoidance", United Fire Group, 2014

"5-Hour Law & Ethics Update", Farmers Insurance, 2014

"Bad Faith: Top Ten Pitfalls", Gainsco Insurance, 2014

"5-Hour Law and Ethics Update", Gallagher Bassett, 2014

"Ethics for the Claims Professional", Occidental Insurance, 2014

"PIP Hot Topics and Fraudulent Frames", Imperial Fire & Casualty Claims, 2014

Panel Moderator, "Winning or Losing? – Choosing and Retaining the Right Expert Consultants", MC Consultants 8th Annual East Region Construction Litigation and Insurance Coverage Conference, June 2014

"Swimming Pool Liability, Premises Liability 2014 Update & FL Condo Law:1st and 3rd Party Claims", CJW, 2014

"PIP IME's, Exhausting Benefits and Fraud", Safeco Insurance, 2014

"Liens & Set Offs, Alcohol, Cell Phones and The Law and Premises Liability" Liberty Mutual Insurance, 2014

"Spreading the Misery: Indemnity Clauses in Construction" Mid-Continent, 2013

"Utilization of Motions, Production of Documents and Proposals for Settlements", Gainsco Insurance, 2013

"Proposals for Settlements", Westfield Insurance, 2013

"Construction Defects, Insurance Coverage Basics, The Slavin Rule and Motion to Dismiss an Amended Complaint", Nationwide Insurance, 2013

"Here's a Notion - File a Motion: Maximizing Your Defense by Strategic Utilization of Motions from Start to Finish of Your Case", Kubicki Draper, Claims Management Conference, 2012

"Construction Defects", Builders Insurance Seminar, 2012

"Premises Liability and Case Law Update", Travelers Insurance Seminar, 2011

"Adjuster Ethics, Bad Faith & Florida Case Law Update", CJW Seminar, 2011

"Liens & Set Offs" Liberty Mutual Seminar, 2011

"Bad Faith - Fabric Restoration", Citizens Insurance Seminar, 2011

"Top Ten - Bad Faith Pitfalls to Avoid in Florida", CJW Seminar, 2011

"Non-Party Subpoenas", Hartford Insurance Seminar, 2011

"Negotiating Strategies", Assurance America Seminar, 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Dade County Bar AssociationDade County Defense Bar AssociationFlorida Association of Managing Partners, Vice PresidentAmerican Bar AssociationDefense Research Institute (DRI)Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, Member, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Regional ChairAmerican Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)MC Consultant's 8th Annual East Region CD Conference, Advisory Board Director

Published Works:

"Claims Handling Resource Guide for Florida" (co-author), Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), 2013.

"The Inclusion Breakthrough -- Moving Beyond Diversity and Cultural Awareness", Litigation Management Magazine, Fall 2013.Fraternities/Sororities:

Phi Delta Phi

Sigma Chi

Education

No information available.

Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: FL