Practice Areas

Automobile Liability

We offer services covering First and Third Party litigation involving commercial and non-commercial vehicles, Personal Injury Protection, Property Damage, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist and Bodily injury cases.
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Commercial Litigation

We are experienced in the defense of claims from business and securities related transactions as well as assisting clients in transactional matters. We have knowledge of and experience in cases ranging from two-party disputes to complex class actions. We represent clients in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate level. Regardless of the type and size of the case, our clients receive direct personal attention in resolving the issues that are most important to the client.
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Environmental Law

Environmental law encompasses state and federal statutes and regulations, local ordinances, and case law governing clean air practice, wetlands, brownfields, water pollution, hazardous and solid waste, and wild lands. We help clients obtain required permits and comply with regulations and auditing principles to protect them from violations and penalties; advise them on hazardous waste violation litigation, cleanup, and Superfund issues; and represent individuals and organizations in bringing actions where they believe a violation has occurred.
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Civil Rights

The attorneys of Rubinton & Laufer are experienced in civil rights litigation, including 42 USC § 1983 (The Civil Rights Act of 1871). Our attorneys handle cases involving many civil rights issues, such as discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases, claims for overtime pay, family and medical leave, and wrongful termination and/or retaliation for requesting medical leave. We have structured our attorney team to design a highly effective litigation strategy based on each client’s unique situation.
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Financial Practice

With principals and associates specially trained in accounting and finance, the fi rm offers a unique perspective on clients’ litigation and transactional matters. We are a recognized leader in serving insurance firms, securities companies, and financial institutions. Our attorneys have an in-depth grasp of this rapidly-changing arena, and this allows us to help our clients develop new products and service offerings, and to remain competitive in their respective industries.
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Insurance Law/Coverage

We provide representation and defense for self-insured companies and commercial carriers. Our attorneys have a comprehensive knowledge and experience in the insurance industry, and have successfully represented many clients in a wide spectrum of controversy and transactional matters. We provide evaluations, opinions and litigation in state and federal jurisdictions, with specific emphasis on pre-suit claims handling issues as well as pre-suit investigations.
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Labor and Employment Law

Defense of employers in both the public and private sectors, including litigation (state and federal courts), arbitration, and administration proceedings involving disputes including, but not limited to, employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, OSHA, and wage and hour law; as well as management counseling/advising regarding employee relations, union issues, performance management and discipline, development of policies, procedures, handbooks, offer letters, and employment contracts, audits, and management training and development
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Professional Liability

The principals and associates of Rubinton & Laufer are experienced in defending a variety of professionals in cases involving professional liability law, including malpractice claims, liability, and errors and omisssions. We have successfully defended clients against professional negligence claims in the medical medical profession, as well as in other areas, such as legal and accounting malpractice.
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Premises Liability

Defense of premise liability claims arising from a variety of incidents stemming from unsafe conditions, environmental hazards, structural design flaws, improper traffic patterns and a wide range of other concerns. We offer defense for clients ranging from individuals to major corporations, and we are recognized for our premises liability team, which is dedicated to maintaining its record of professionalism and successful outcomes.
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Product Liability

Rubinton & Laufer provides defense of all business entities within the stream of commerce, including manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, involving claims for bodily injury or death. We defend clients who are facing allegations of a defective design, manufacturing or labeling defect. Our skilled attorneys represent their interests and protect their rights throughout all aspects of products liability defense. We remain involved and engaged from the initial consultation through case resolution.
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Property Liability

Florida law states that when a person is injured on another person’s property, the owner of that property may be held liable. Rubinton & Laufer’s property liability team is experienced in defense of personal and commercial property liability claims.
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Workers’ Compensation Defense

Workers’ compensation is a system of laws that provide for compensation for workers who are injured during the course of their employment. Each state has its own unique set of own workers’ compensation laws. For this reason, it is imperative that clients needing defense against a claim retain the services of a firm whose lawyers are completely familiar with the laws of the state where the claim is filed. Rubinton & Laufer provides aggressive defense of employers and carriers in all Workers’ Compensation courts statewide.
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