Eric Rosen Appointed Chairperson of Bankrupcy Law CLE Committee
Congratulations to Eric A. Rosen for being appointed Chairperson of the Bankruptcy Law CLE Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association!

11 Fowler White Burnett Attorneys Listed Among 2016 Florida Super Lawyers And 2016 Florida Rising Stars

Fowler White Burnett announced today that Super Lawyers has named 8 of its attorneys 2016 “Florida Super Lawyers” and an additional 3 of its attorneys have been selected as 2016 “Florida Rising Stars.”

3 Fowler White Burnett Managing Shareholders Selected For South Florida’s 2016 Power Leaders In Law And Accounting

Fowler White Burnett is pleased to announce that Managing Shareholders Edward J. Briscoe, Christopher E. Knight and Richard A. Wood were selected for South Florida’s 2016 Power Leaders in Law and Accounting by the South Florida Business Journal.  Knight and Wood were selected for the fourth straight year and Briscoe for the third straight year.  The SFBJ’s Power Leaders in Law and Accounting highlights executives that are known for their innovative ideas and savvy business acumen within their region’s prosperous and evolving business landscape.

Briscoe focuses his practice on product liability and toxic tort litigation. He has extensive experience dealing with lawsuits involving a wide variety of chemicals and hazardous materials, as well as the diseases commonly associated with exposure to these materials.  He frequently represents Fortune 500 companies and underwriters in the defense of personal and class action suits alleging exposure to asbestos, silica, benzene, beryllium, mold and other toxins.  In addition, Ed handles complex matters involving environmental, transportation, maritime and premises liability. 

Knight devotes a significant portion of his practice to the defense of medical malpractice and health care-related claims.  He also represents domestic and international airline carriers, aircraft and engine manufacturers and maintenance providers in litigation arising from mass disasters and aircraft accidents.  In the products arena, he handles products liability and related litigation for notable manufacturers, distributors and retailers.   Knight represents Fortune 500 companies, major insurance carriers, several