Gary J. Guzzi

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2013.

Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 1100, 98 Southeast Seventh Street Miami, Florida 33131

(305) 374-5600

Firm: Akerman LLP

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Overview

Firm

Akerman LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (305) 374-5600

Gary Guzzi's practice is devoted to representation of insurance carriers throughout Florida in a wide variety of disputes. Gary has protected the interests of numerous national and international insurance carriers with respect to coverage claims, rescissions, bad faith, and ERISA-governed policies. Prior coverage claims have included disputes regarding life, disability, commercial general liability, homeowner, business interruption, and auto claims. Gary's bad faith experience includes both first-party claims such as wrongful denial, delay, improper appraisal invocation, and lowballing, as well as third-party claims such as failure to tender limits, failure to proactively negotiate, and improper settlement communications. Gary has represented carriers in litigation involving carriers' rescissions of policies, including misrepresentations in applications, failure to update applications, and Stranger-Owned Life Insurance. Gary has also litigated cases involving life, disability and similar policies governed by ERISA, including claims for breach of fiduciary duty and claims for benefits. Gary's practice also includes advising carriers with respect to proper techniques for claim handling, rescissions, and other aspects of carriers' businesses. Gary has written numerous articles regarding various aspects of Florida insurance law, and has been a frequent speaker at insurance-related conferences.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Insurance Law

Awards

South Florida Legal Guide 2008-2012, Recognized as an "Up and Comer" for Insurance and Commercial Litigation; 2013, Listed for Insurance Litigation; 2014-2015 Recognized as a "Top Lawyer" for Insurance, Corporate, and Business Litigation

Education

Graduated

Boston College, BS, summa cum laude

Graduated 1992

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (305) 374-5600

Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 1100, 98 Southeast Seventh Street
Miami, Florida 33131

Miami, Florida 33131

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