Having served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, Keith never shies away from a challenge. When he takes on a case, he is determined to see it through to its conclusion. He has been practicing for twenty years and focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, car accident and insurance disputes, including bad faith litigation, with the goal of making a positive impact on peoples' lives. Keith's approach to law is grounded in honesty and a firm belief that taking the time to get to know clients and ensure they have a solid, realistic understanding of their legal rights and the particular difficulties that may be involved in handling their case always leads to a more positive outcome for his clients. Keith is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Personal Injury 2013-2015, Super Lawyer in Personal Injury 2016-2021, and a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage 2018-2024. He also holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney designation and an AVVO rating of 5.0.
Bar Admissions Florida, 2003 U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2004 U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2011 U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2007 Practice Areas Insurance Disputes Personal Injury Car Accidents Disability Benefits Consumer Protection Claims Professional Associations Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association, 2004 – 2013 Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2004 – 2007 American Association for Justice, 2009 National Association of Consumer Advocates, 2008-2010 National Police Accountability Project, 2009-2012
Education University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2003 J.D.
Honors and Awards Finished Law Degree in two and a half years Certified legal intern with the State Attorney's Office (Ocala branch) University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2000 B.A. Major: Political Science / Police Practices Finished Degree in 3 Years with Honors Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Golden Key National Honor Society Lifetime Members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage 2018-2024 Super Lawyers Rising Star in Personal Injury 2013-2015 Super Lawyer in Personal Injury 2016-2021 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney AVVO rating of 5.0 Notable Cases Thompson v. Hall (Sheriff of Santa Rosa County) et al, Case No.:15349 (11th Cir. 2012) Welsh v. Ascension Health, 2009 WL 1444431 (N.D. Fla). Hulbert v. VogtWhitt v. Q & I, Inc. Pro Bono Activities Board of Director, Gulf Coast Kids House, 2010 to present Volunteer Attorney for Child Protection Team, 2013 East Hill Music Festival Board of Directors, 2013 Escambia/Santa Rosa County Mock Trial Coach, 2004 – 2005 United Way Volunteer Attorney: Assistance to Foreclosure Victims, 2008 Voter Protection Rights Attorney, 2008 Elections
