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Meet the Farah and Farah Legal Team
At Farah and Farah, we work together in groups to give your case the resources and dedication it deserves. Our legal team is comprised of respected and experienced attorneys, case managers, investigators, and legal assistants, all of whom are available to personally meet with you and discuss your case. Please click on the links below to learn more about Attorney Eddie Farah and each member of our legal team. If you would like to speak with our legal team directly, contact Farah and Farah by email or call our office today at 800-533-3555.
- Eddie Farah, Attorney at Law
- Charlie E. Farah, Attorney at Law
- Bruce Steven Feifer, Attorney at Law
- Brian Martin Flaherty, Attorney at Law
- Leslie Scott Jean-Bart, Attorney at Law
- Lloyd S. Manukian, Attorney at Law
- Randall Rutledge, Attorney at Law
- David G. Candelaria, Attorney at Law
- Richard A. Staggard, Attorney at Law
- Joseph A. Franco Jr. Attorney at Law
- Wesley Ford, Attorney at Law
- N. Joel Harris, Attorney at Law
- Gregory W. Lineberry, Attorney at Law
- Bryan Callaway, Attorney at Law
- Erik Rosskopf, Attorney at Law
- Kevin Brown, Attorney at Law
- Farah and Farah Case Managers
- Investigators
Eddie E. Farah, Attorney at Law
Eddie Farah is a founding partner of Farah and Farah. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 21, 1954, he received an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and his law degree at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University. Eddie Farah is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Florida Bar, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is admitted to practice in the Middle District Court in Florida.
Eddie Farah respects his clients and their problems and involves himself with every case brought into The Law Firm of Farah and Farah. He is also committed to the underserved population of Jacksonville and devotes time and resources to a number of community projects, including Farah's Readers are Leaders and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.
Eddie enjoys family time with his wife Reem, 3 daughters, and son.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Nursing Home Abuse, Auto Negligence
Location: Jacksonville
EDUCATION
University of Florida (B.A., 1975)
Cumberland School of Law, Stamford University ( J.D., 1979)
CERTIFICATIONS
Admitted to practice, Middle District Courts in Florida
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1979
Jacksonville Bar Association
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
NEWS ARTICLES
Folio Weekly
October 16, 2007
Eddie Farah - Voted "Best Lawyer" in Jacksonville, Florida by Folio Weekly.
His is a familiar face. Ubiquitous, in fact, considering his billboard, television and phone book ad campaigns. That may be one of many the reasons Eddie Farah was voted numero uno in this category... - Folio Weekly
The Florida Times-Union
Family sues over beating on school bus
School Board, bus company named; boy who was beaten has medical problems, lawyer says.
By PAUL PINKHAM
The Times-Union
January 18, 2005
A middle school student whose beating on a school bus was videotaped and circulated nationally has sued the Duval County School Board and the bus company, claiming they failed in their duty to protect his safety.
The Florida Times-Union
December 21, 2004
Company must pay for barge accident
By PAUL PINKHAM
The Times-Union
A Jacksonville construction company was ordered Monday to pay $19.2 million to eight people injured when the boat they were on slammed into a dimly lit barge in the Cedar River three years ago.
U.S. District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger said Superior Construction Co. was entirely to blame for the collision for inadequately lighting the 128-foot "black invisible" barge and improperly placing it and a tugboat in the channel beneath the Blanding Boulevard bridge. He said the company never notified the U.S. Coast Guard, which could have warned boaters it was there.
Settlement announced in bus beating
The video of seven boys beating the 12-year-old on a school bus was seen around the country.
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, The Times-Union
Images of 12-year-old Si'mone Small being beaten by seven boys on his Jacksonville school bus disturbed viewers across the country as CNN, Oprah and other national talk shows aired the 2004 assault. Now the lawsuit on his behalf, stating negligence on the part of the Duval County School Board and bus operator First Student, has been settled out of court.
Charlie E. Farah, Attorney at Law
Chuck E. Farah is a partner of Farah and Farah. Born in Jacksonville September 12, 1962, Farah was educated at the University of Georgia, the University of North Florida, and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Chuck Farah and his wife enjoy family time, especially day trips walking around Florida's cities and towns. He is the head coach of his son's Pop Warner Football team in Jacksonville and enjoys the quiet of fishing in the area's Intracoastal Waterway.
PRACTICE AREAS
Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Auto Negligence
Location: Jacksonville
CASES AND AWARDS
Chuck Farah has helped several Farah and Farah clients recover millions of dollars to compensate them for the health damages they suffered from using the defective drug Fen-Phen.
$750,000 settlement recovered for a client who rear-ended a dump truck after it was proven that the truck's rear lights could not be seen in the early morning hours because they were obscured by dirt.
EDUCATION
University of Georgia
University of North Florida (B.A., 1985)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 1990)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1990
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Jacksonville Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Bruce Steven Feifer, Attorney at Law
Bruce Feifer has been an associate attorney with Farah and Farah since 1997 where he heads the workers' compensation department. Prior to joining the firm, he represented plaintiffs in workers' compensation claims in South Florida. Feifer was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on June 11, 1965. Mr. Feifer received his B.A. from Boston University in 1987 and his J.D. from University of Miami in 1990. He was admitted to practice law in Florida in 1990 and in Tennessee in 2003.
Feifer is a member of the Florida Bar; the American Bar Association; and the Florida Workers' Advocates.
PRACTICE AREAS
Worker's Compensation, Social Security Law
Location: Jacksonville
EDUCATION
Boston University (B.A., 1987)
University of Miami (J.D., 1990)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1990
The American Bar Association
Florida Workers Advocates
Brian Martin Flaherty, Attorney at Law
Brian Flaherty is an associate attorney with Farah and Farah. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 24, 1958, Flaherty was educated at Northeastern University (B.S. 1981). He received his J.D. in 1984 from Mercer University. When he is not working for his clients, Brian enjoys travel to California's wine country and throughout Europe, skiing, scuba diving, and running.
Flaherty is a member of The Florida Bar, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Jacksonville Bar Association, U.S. District Court membership.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, Federal Maritime Admiralty, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Insurance, Civil Rights, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Auto Negligence
Location: Jacksonville
CASES AND AWARDS
$3.4 million jury verdict for his client injured when the pleasure boat on which he was riding collided with a barge under Blanding Bridge. Verdict upheld at 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Precedent setting case established that alcohol as a factor involved in a maritime event can be held to be a non-issue when the facts establish that the collision was otherwise unavoidable.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University (B.S., 1981)
Mercer University (J.D., 1984)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Jacksonville Bar Association
U.S. District Court Member
NEWS ARTICLES
The Florida Times-Union
December 21, 2004
Company must pay for barge accident
By PAUL PINKHAM
The Times-Union
A Jacksonville construction company was ordered Monday to pay $19.2 million to eight people injured when the boat they were on slammed into a dimly lit barge in the Cedar River three years ago.
Leslie Scott Jean-Bart, Attorney at Law
Leslie Scott Jean-Bart is an associate attorney with Farah and Farah. Jacksonville is her home town. She was born here August 21, 1972. Jean-Bart was educated at the University of Miami where she received both her undergraduate and law degree. She was awarded a C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence in Florida Appellate Law during her last year in law school. Jean-Bart is a member of both the Jacksonville and Florida Bar Associations as well as the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the Middle, Southern, and Northern District Courts of Florida.
Jean-Bart is very involved in her community. She was a member of the Chester Bedell Inn of Courts (1999-2000 and 2002-2005) and the Better Jacksonville Plan Citizens Oversight Committee (2001-2005). She helped the Mary L. Singleton Senior Citizens Center obtain its accreditation as a member of the Accreditation Task Force. Jean-Bart is also the chairperson of the Mayor's Annual Mary L. Singleton Memorial Breakfast.
When she is not practicing law, Jean-Bart enjoys time with her husband and toddler. Her passion is cooking and she loves to make a seafood gumbo or bake desserts for a large gathering.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Auto Negligence, Wrongful Death
Location: Jacksonville
EDUCATION
University of Miami (B.S. 1994)
University of Miami (J.D. 1997)
C.A.L.I. Award of Excellence in Florida Appellate Law (1997)
CERTIFICATIONS
Admitted to practice, Middle, Southern, Northern District Courts in Florida
Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia.
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1997
State Bar of Georgia, admitted 2008
D.W. Perkins Bar Association
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Jacksonville Bar Association
Chester Bedell Inn of Courts (1999-2000, 2002-2005) (By invitation only)
COMMUNITY
Accreditation Task Force, Mary L. Singleton Senior Citizens Center
Chairperson, Mayor's Annual Mary L. Singleton Memorial Breakfast
Citizens Oversight Committee, Better Jacksonville Plan
Lloyd S. Manukian, Attorney at Law
Lloyd Manukian has been an attorney with Farah and Farah since 1994. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey on October 6, 1965, Manukian received his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University and his law degree at the University of Miami School of Law. He is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers as well as the Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Association.
Manukian enjoys spending time with his family. Personal computers and films are among his hobbies and he's been a Jacksonville Jaguars fan since day one.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, Auto Negligence , Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
Location: Jacksonville
CASES AND AWARDS
$1 million recovery against a building supply company whose truck injured our client. Settled in 2003.
$750,000 favorable settlement against a garbage truck company on behalf of a Farah and Farah client who suffered permanent injuries when their automobile was rear-ended. Settled in 2003.
$350,000 motorcycle accident lawsuit results in a favorable settlement in 2002.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University (B.A., 1988)
University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1991)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1993
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
American Bar Association
Jacksonville Bar Association
Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Association
Randall Rutledge, Attorney at Law
Randall Rutledge has been an associate attorney with Farah and Farah since 2003. He was born in Staunton, Virginia, December 22, 1968 and educated at Radford University in Virginia and Nova Southeastern University where he received a law degree in 1995. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Jacksonville Bar Association.
When he is not serving his clients Rutledge enjoys hiking in the mountains, running, and travel.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Auto Negligence
Location: Jacksonville
2009 CASES AND AWARDS
Mr. Rutledge represented the family of a Jacksonville truck driver that was struck and killed by another tractor-trailer as he was entering an out-of-state loading facility. The truck driver was survived by a minor son who resided in Jacksonville with his mother. A lawsuit was filed against the driver of the adverse tractor-trailer driver and trucking company resulting in settlement of $1,350,000.
As a driver of a flatbed truck proceeded home after a long day of work, unbeknownst to him, a large, inadequately lighted trailer was stopped across the road in front of him. Unfortunately, a large collision took place killing the driver of the flatbed truck. After being retained by the driver's wife, Mr. Rutledge obtained a confidential recovery in the case that now provides for the surviving wife who is unable to work.
A husband and his wife of 43 years, while on vacation in Tampa, were traveling through a major intersection when their vehicle was struck by another driver. There was catastrophic damage to both vehicles. Through the investigation, Mr. Rutledge discovered that the other driver had been drinking beer shortly before the crash. With Mr. Rutledge's efforts, the other driver's insurance carrier paid its policy limits for both the husband and his wife who had passed, along with a full recovery against his own underinsured motorist coverage
A tragic crash of a company van into the rear of a tanker truck left a young Interlachen woman a widow as her husband of three years died in the crash. Three of her husband's co-workers sustained very significant injuries in the crash also. On behalf of wife and the Estate, Mr. Rutledge filed a lawsuit against the driver of company van and her husband's employer. After a long legal battle during which the employer's insurance carrier took the position its significant insurance policy did not apply in the case, a substantial, favorable settlement was reached that has helped this young widow provide for her and her family.
A very young and active 69-year-old courier for a local law firm was on his way home when his vehicle was struck by a young, inexperienced driver. This collision resulted in significant medical treatment and bills for him. The insurance carrier for the at-fault driver refused to pay its policy limits. After filing the lawsuit and going through the litigation process, the client's underinsured motorist carrier paid its $250,000 policy limits. Mr. Rutledge continued his prosecution of the case against the at-fault driver and eventually made a recovery of five times the policy limits against the at-fault driver.
More than two years after being rear-ended by a landscaping truck, a 51-year-old engineer hired Farah & Farah to represent him for serious injuries sustained in the crash. At any point during that time period before Farah & Farah was hired, the at-fault insurance carrier could have done the right thing and paid its policy limits to the injured engineer, but they refused. After coming to Farah & Farah, Mr. Rutledge filed a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and the landscaping company. Through litigation, Mr. Rutledge obtained $625,000 for the engineer.
A spry, vivacious 74-year-old woman was volunteering at a local festival when she was injured in a severe fall while dancing on a temporary dance floor. The fall resulted in a serious fracture and surgery. Mr. Rutledge obtained video of the accident that clearly established fault on the part of the defendants and eliminated liability issues from any discussion of the case. A lawsuit was filed against multiple parties, and with the evidence obtained by Mr. Rutledge during his investigation and prosecution of this matter, a confidential recovery was obtained.
EDUCATION
Radford University (B.A., 1992)
Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1995)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1995
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Jacksonville Bar Association
David G. Candelaria, Attorney at Law
David G. Candelaria is an associate attorney with Farah and Farah. Born in Bronx, New York on December 18, 1972, Candelaria was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY and graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Candelaria is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Florida Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Bar Association, and the Florida Bar.
When he is not representing his clients, Candelaria is committed to his family time, swinging the bat and ball with his three youngsters and enjoying regular trips to Orlando. Candelaria is conversational in Spanish and American Sign Language.
PRACTICE AREAS
Auto Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
Candelaria practices law in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Putnam and Nassau counties.
EDUCATION
Thomas Aquinas College (B.A., 1994)
Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2001)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 2002
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Jacksonville Bar Association
American Bar Association
Puerto Rican Bar Association
Richard A. Staggard, Attorney at Law
Rick Staggard has been an associate attorney with Farah and Farah since 2004. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 30, 1961. Staggard received both his B.A. and J.D. degrees from Rutgers University. When he is not working for his clients, Rick enjoys..
Staggard is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Jacksonville Bar Association, The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is admitted to practice law in both Florida and New Jersey and the U.S. District Courts for New Jersey and the Middle District of Florida.
PRACTICE AREAS
Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Auto Negligence, Truck Accidents, Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Product Liability
CASES AND AWARDS
175,000 verdict in the case of Cusic vs the City of Neptune Beach.
Multiple six figure jury verdicts in the areas of automobile accidents and premises liability.
Seven Figure Settlement in the wrongful death of a college student.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University (B.A., 1984)
Rutgers University (J.D., 1987)
CERTIFICATION
Admitted to Practice - U.S. District Court for District of New Jersey, 1987.
U.S. District Court, Middle District, FL.
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1993
The New Jersey Bar, admitted 1987
Jacksonville Bar Association
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
U.S. District Court Member
Joseph A. Franco Jr. Attorney at Law
Joseph A. Franco, Jr. is an associate attorney at Farah and Farah PA. Mr. Franco was born in Easton, PA, July 2, 1957, and grew up attending high school there. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 1983. Later he graduated with a J.D. from Penn State's Dickinson School of Law. Mr. Franco spent his final year of law school as a visiting student at the University of Florida College of Law graduating in 1987.
Upon graduation, Mr. Franco worked in the law office of Brent M. Turbow P.A., in Jacksonville, where he focused on plaintiffs' personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability. He took cases to trial, researched and handled all appeals.
In 1997-2003, Mr. Franco was with the firm of Farah and Farah working in the area of personal injury claims. From June 2004 until June 2007, Mr. Franco focused on insurance subrogation litigation with Craig Insurance Services, in Jacksonville gaining valuable insight into recovery services for the property and casualty industry.
EDUCATION
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1983)
Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1987)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 1988
The Jacksonville Bar
Florida Justice Association
American Association for Justice
Wesley Ford, Attorney at Law
Wesley Ford is a new associate with Farah and Farah. Ford was born in San Diego, California, October 18, 1978. His father was in the Marine Corps and after completing his tour of duty, moved the family to Jackson, Tennessee, when Ford was a child. There Ford attended high school and later graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 2002, with a B.A. in English with a concentration in fiction writing and a minor degree in business.
Ford attended Florida Coastal School of Law receiving a governor's scholarship for his high LSAT scores. He received his J.D. May, 2006.
While attending law school, Ford worked full-time as a researcher and clerked with Schutt, Humphries, Schmidt and Burnett, P.A. in Jacksonville from May, 2004 through January, 2005. He was also employed with the law firm of Robert P. Eshelman, P.A. working first as a law clerk then attorney from May 2005 through September 2007. There he focused on personal injury cases, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, social security and products liability, primarily in litigation, research/writing and trial preparation.
Ford is a member of the Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice. When not working, he likes deep sea fishing and can be found casting his line from the shorelines of Atlantic and Neptune Beach. He's also an avid sports fan supporting his home town team of the Jaguars.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee (B.A., 2002)
Florida Coastal School of Law (May 2006)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 2006
The Jacksonville Bar
Florida Justice Association
American Association for Justice
N. Joel Harris, Attorney at Law
N. Joel Harris is an associate attorney at Farah and Farah PA. Mr. Harris was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on August 27, 1981, and attended high school there. After high school he moved to New York City where he was an intern at Salomon Smith Barney learning the business of investing from blue-chip traders.
Harris attended one year at Southeastern Illinois College. During that time he worked for a major league baseball scout where he served as a pitching instructor. After one year, he left to attend Auburn University in January, 2002. Harris graduated from Auburn University in December, 2003, with a degree in finance.
During his time at Auburn, Harris was involved in various school organizations including the elections Board Task Force that re-wrote the Elections Code for the Auburn SGA, student government association.
Harris attended law school At Florida Coastal School of Law in 2004, and graduated in May, 2007. At Florida Coastal he served as the SBA Elections Supervisor for two years where he wrote a new elections code that was adopted by the FCSL SBA, and oversaw four SBA elections.
Harris was admitted by the bar in February, 2008 and joined the law firm of Farah and Farah in November, 2007, working in the areas of personal injury law including motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, and wrongful death.
Harris enjoys kayaking in Florida's intracoastal and barrier island waters. Harris is a Jaguar season ticket holder.
EDUCATION
Southeastern Illinois Junior College, (2000-2001)
Auburn University (B.A. Finance 2003)
Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D. May 2007)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted, February 2008
Jacksonville Bar, April 2008
American Bar Association
American Association of Justice
Gregory W. Lineberry, Attorney at Law
Gregory W. Lineberry is an associate attorney at Farah and Farah in their downtown Jacksonville offices. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, June 4, 1965, he graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1987 with a B.A. in Philosophy. He attended Mercer University in Macon where he graduated cum laude, was on the law review and receive CALI Awards for Excellence in the area of Torts, Contracts, Income Tax, Legal Writing, Employment Discrimination, Labor Law and Law and Religion. Lineberry received his J.D. in 1999.
Lineberry is a member of the Florida Bar, the American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Jacksonville Justice Association.
His work primarily focuses in the areas of wrongful death, medical malpractice, auto accidents, premises and product liability.
In his spare time, Lineberry practices Kodenkan Jiu-Jitsu. This traditional form of Jiu-Jitsu combines self-defense with Asian philosophies that Lineberry believes are extremely useful in the strategic and tactical approach he brings to the courtroom.
When he is not in the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his three children.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, Product Liability Location: Jacksonville.
Settlements & Verdicts
$2.5 million jury verdict in a medical malpractice case dealing with injuries caused during sinus surgery.
$975,000 settlement in a medical malpractice wrongful death case caused by the failure of the treating pulmonologist to appropriately diagnose and/or treat lung cancer.
$900,000 settlement for a 13-year-old boy who suffered a double amputation of his legs resulting from failure of the railroad to provide adequate security.
$250,000 verdict in a trucking collision case.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (B.A., 1987)
Mercer University (J.D., cum laude, 1999)
MEMBERSHIP
Florida Bar, admitted 1999
American Association for Justice
Jacksonville Justice Association
Florida Justice Association
Jacksonville Justice Association
Bryan Callaway, Attorney at Law
Bryan Callaway is an associate attorney at Farah and Farah in their downtown Jacksonville offices. Callaway was born on March 1, 1972, and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. He then headed east to attend the College of Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina, where he received his bachelor of arts degree in English in 1996. Callaway graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law with a Juris Doctorate in 2006. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in October 2006.
Callaway has extensive experience abroad through his travels to Fiji, Spain, Africa, Panama, the Canary Islands, and the Pacific side of Costa Rica. His interests include sailing and surfing and weekends at the beach.
PRACTICE AREAS
Callaway has handled a variety of cases in the areas of personal injury, worker’s compensation, bankruptcy, social security disability, mortgage foreclosure defense, and cases falling under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, tort and securities law.
EDUCATION
College of Charleston, (B.A. 1996)
Florida Coastal School of Law, (J.D. 2006)
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 2006
The Jacksonville Bar Association
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, admitted 2007
Erik Rosskopf, Attorney at Law
Erik Rosskopf is an associate attorney with Farah and Farah at the law firm’s downtown Jacksonville office. Rosskopf is licensed to practice law in Georgia and passed the Florida bar in July 2009.
Born May 24, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, Rosskopf moved with his parents to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1969, where his father practiced law. While living in the U.S.V.I., Rosskopf was a member of the Olympic, World Championship, and Pan-American Swim teams from 1979 through 1984.
Rosskopf attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he majored in advertising and journalism with a minor in economics. After graduating in 1987, he worked in the business world, managing restaurants and eventually owning a specialty bicycle retail outlet. With the sale of one of his businesses, he attended John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia in the evenings while working full-time as a trial consultant helping attorneys present their cases to a jury. While in law school he was on the mock trial team.
Previously, he practiced law in Georgia working as a trial attorney specializing in personal injuries including auto accidents, nursing home negligence, and premises liability.
When he’s not working, Rosskopf enjoys biking and surfing, and spending time with his wife on their farm in Georgia. They have two grown children who live nearby In Savannah and Orlando.
PRACTICE AREAS
Rosskopf is experienced in all areas of personal injury including auto accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability. His interests are expanding his practice into transportation and maritime law.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Advertising, Journalism (B.A.)
John Marshall Law School, (J.D.)
MEMBERSHIP
The Georgia Bar Association
The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)
The Florida Bar, passed July 2009
American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) - Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee
Kevin A. Brown, Attorney at Law
Kevin A. Brown is an associate attorney at Farah and Farah’s downtown Jacksonville office.
A Jacksonville native, Kevin was born June 4, 1968. He studied accounting and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in 1991. He continued his education at Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 2003. Kevin became a member of the Florida Bar Association in April 2004. He has also been a fully certified law enforcement officer since 1998.
Earlier in his career, Kevin worked for State Farm Insurance adjusting automobile and bodily injury claims for the giant insurer. With the knowledge he gained in the industry and with his law degree, he established a law firm with his uncle, The Brown Firm, P.L.C., beginning in January 2005.
When he is not practicing law, Brown enjoys playing golf, cooking, and grilling. He and his wife also enjoy taking their two children, 14 and 12, to Disney for family vacations.
CASES AND AWARDS
$1.75 million dollar settlement for a medical malpractice case in 2008.
PRACTICE AREAS
Brown is involved in a range of personal injury cases including auto accidents and medical malpractice and personal injury.
EDUCATION
Florida State University, B.A. Accounting, 1991
Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2001
MEMBERSHIP
The Florida Bar, admitted 2004
The American Bar Association
The Jacksonville Justice Association
Case Managers
Tina Asber
Tina Asber attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. She is a Florida All Lines Insurance Adjuster with 16 years of experience in the areas of homeowners, PIP, bodily injury and general liability cases.
Courtney James French
Courtney James French attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and received his degree in Business Accounting/Marketing. Mr. French has attended, and received accreditations from, the Minnesota Institute of Legal Education in ERISA Litigation, ERISA Subrogation, Personal Injury Law and Tort Law. Prior to joining Farah & Farah, P.A., Mr. French was the Savings & Recovery Administrator of CBCA, Inc.
Staci F. Lopez
Staci Lopez graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked in the insurance industry since 1991 and has gained experience in auto, homeowners, liquidation, and commercial claims. Lopez is bi-lingual, and therefore is of great service to our Spanish-speaking clients. She works as a case manager in our St. Augustine office.
Kathy Palmer
Kathy Palmer graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received her A.I.C. from the Insurance Institute of America. She worked as a liability claims specialist for 15 years before becoming a case manager. Palmer works in Farah and Farah's downtown offices.
Liz Seay
Liz Seay has been with the law offices of Eddie Farah since March 2001. Seay works as a case manager with attorney Lloyd Manukian where she assists in all phases of the pre-litigation of a case. She graduated with honors in Criminal Justice from Keiser University, Daytona, and is currently pursing a master's degree in the same field.
Tom Woods
Tom Woods has been case manager at Farah and Farah since 1995. Woods has a B.S. from Xavier University and a J.D. from Chase College of Law in Kentucky. Before moving to Jacksonville, Woods spent much of his professional life working in Kentucky and Ohio. When he is not managing cases for Farah and Farah, Woods enjoys adventure travel, most recently to Thailand, Japan, Korea and the Philippines.
Usman Fazli
Usman Fazli is a Case Manager with Farah and Farah in the Orange Park office. Born in New York City, he attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies in 2003. Mr. Fazli is currently studying to take the LSAT test in preparation for law school. He plans to continue working in all areas of personal injury law to help manage, analyze and evaluate liability to bring cases to a resolution.
David Hartsock
David Hartsock has worked as an attorney for the insurance industry, supervising claims and overseeing litigation. Now with Farah and Farah as a Case Manager, Hartsock is on the other side of the fence. His background allows him to understand the ins and outs of the insurance industry, with a working knowledge of procedures and the value of a case. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree from Ashland College in Central Ohio in 1977, and earned a J.D. degree from the University of Akron in 1981.
Kelly Sullivan
Kelly Sullivan is a Case Manager with Farah and Farah's downtown office. Working with attorney Joel Harris, Sullivan has spent time working in the insurance industry as a claims adjustor for self-insured companies as well as for State Farm Insurance and she has her All-Lines Adjuster's license. Sullivan understands what the insurance industry requires to settle your claim. In her spare time, Sullivan likes the fast pace of regattas and competitive racing large sailboats on the St. John's River.
Investigators
William A. Scull
William L. Scull received a degree in Criminology from Florida State University and then became a Florida licensed investigator. Scull is one of the first people you will meet in our downtown offices of Farah & Farah. He has 17 years experience handling new client interviews and doing the investigation necessary to establish your claims. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Scull has the necessary people skills coupled with a thorough understanding of medical issues and the insurance industry to determine whether or not you have been harmed and the merits of your case.
Jim Brandon
Jim Brandon has been an investigator with Farah & Farah since 1994. Brandon plays a vital role with the firm investigating the merits of your personal injury case from medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, worker's compensation to premises liability. Brandon studied psychology for four years at the University of Florida and is licensed with the state of Florida. Brandon's investigative work takes him into private offices, government records and the homes of clients of Farah & Farah all over the states of Florida and Georgia.
To schedule a meeting with Eddie Farah and the team, contact Farah and Farah today.