Practice Areas
- Auto, Truck & Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Neglect / Abuse
- Product Liability
- Insurance Disputes
- Hurricane Insurance Claim
- Sinkhole Claims
- Commercial Litigation
- Defective Medical Devices
- Asbestos/Mesothelioma
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Auto, Truck & Motor Vehicle Accidents
- I-4 SINKHOLES MEAN MORE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
- Safety Tips to Avoid an Auto Accident this Holiday Season
- Halloween Safety at Forefront After Clermont Child Struck by SUV
- Thousands of Drivers Killed in Drunk Driving Accidents in 2008
- What Does it Mean to Live in a No Fault Insurance State?
Personal Injury
- When a Baby Suffers a Brachial Plexus Injury
- Is it Possible to Prevent Wrong Site Surgery?
- LRMC ER visits way up over last year
- Florida City Leads Nation in Slip and Fall Deaths
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT THE HOSPITAL
Wrongful Death
- Florida Wrongful Death Claim
- Anthony Smith Struck, Killed by Train
- Woman Dies When Hit By Car in Davenport
- BABY DIES IN CAR IN UNSECURED INFANT CARRIER
- Tampa Jury Awards $12M Against Tampa General in Death of Infant
Nursing Home Neglect / Abuse
- Florida Nursing Home Abuse – What Every Family Needs to Know
- An Understaffed Nursing Home is a Leading Factor in Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse
- Medicare Won’t Pay for Hospital Surgical Mistakes
Product Liability
- Ft. Meyers Dealership Steps Up To the Plate Following Toyota Recall
- You Could be in Danger in Your Toyota
- NEW FLU SHOT COMING OUT FOR ADULTS
- Who is Responsible for Brake Failure?
- Drug Recalls Can Come Too Late
Insurance Disputes
- Do You Trust Your Insurance Company?
- Florida Bad Faith Insurance
- State Farm Leaving Homeowners but Keeping Profitable Car Insuranced
- New Property Insurers Come to Florida. Good Deal?
- Don't Skimp on Insurance When Times are Tough
Hurricane Insurance Claim
- Late season hurricanes are still a threat
- Tropical Storm Fay – Are You Covered?
- Experts predict more hurricanes – Better check your coverage
- Hurricane Season Is Good Time to Check Insurance Coverage
- Hurricane Season is Here!
Sinkhole Claims
Commercial Litigation
Defective Medical Devices
- Injuries Reported Among Users of Johnson & Johnson Cordis Balloon Catheters
- Taking Avandia May Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack & Death
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Be Caused By Accutane
- Denture Cream Linked to Zinc Poisoning
- OB Tape Vaginal Slings Liked to Permanent Injuries
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
General
- Uninsured Motorists in Florida Grow in Numbers, Florida 5th Highest in the Country
- Lake Gibson High School Makes the Right Choice
- Road Construction Around Polk County Means Slow Down
- Ask The Hard Questions When Choosing A Lawyer
Claims Involving Children
Board Certification
Kent Lilly, Neal O'Toole, K.C. Bouchillon, Robert Grode & Steven Brown are all board certified as civil trial lawyers.
Obviously, you want to choose an attorney who has expertise in the area relating to your problem. Finding the right attorney is to your benefit as well as the attorney's. In order to assist you, the Supreme Court of Florida has directed The Florida Bar to offer a voluntary legal specialization program to Florida attorneys — the Certification program. This program is designed to help Floridians make informed decisions when selecting an attorney.
Kent Lilly and Neal O'Toole are also Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).
The Certification program is voluntary. It is permissible for all attorneys to advertise, but only certified attorneys may identify themselves as "Board-Certified" or "Specialists." Board-Certified attorneys possess special knowledge, skills and proficiency in their areas of practice. They have also been evaluated as to their character, ethics and reputation for professionalism.
Neal O'Toole is also board certified in the area of business litigation.
Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar concerning the competency and professionalism of attorneys. To become certified as a specialist, an attorney must meet specific standards set by the Florida Supreme Court and reviewed by the Board of Legal Specialization and Education. The attorney must have practiced law for at least five years, have substantial involvement in the area for which he or she applies, pass an extensive exam and submit to review by other attorneys and judges. The Board-Certified specialist is also required to have attended numerous hours of continuing legal education in the area of certification. All courses taken for credit must be approved by The Florida Bar.
Certification is valid for five years, during which time the attorney must continue to practice law and attend approved educational courses totaling between 50 to 125 hours to renew his or her certification. Attorneys who are Board-Certified may advertise that fact in the telephone directory yellow pages or through other media. An attorney can become certified as a specialist in civil trial law, tax law, marital and family law; wills, trusts and estates; criminal law; real estate law; workers' compensation law; business litigation; labor and employment law.
Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP
Lakeland Office: (863) 683-1111
Bartow Office: (863) 533-5525M
Sebring Office: (863) 471-0003
Lake Wales Office: (863) 676-1991
Haines City Office: (863) 422-1282
Wauchula Office: (863) 767-1111
Also providing legal assistance to clients from:
Wauchula, Lake Placid, Avon Park, Plant City, Brandon, and Valrico, Florida.
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Auto, Truck & Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Travel Safely this Holiday Season
- Driving After a Few Drinks Increases the Risk of a Fatal Florida Car Accident
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
- "Res Ipsa Loquitur" and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
- The Medical Errors Behind Medical Malpractice Claims
Nursing Home Neglect / Abuse
- When Financial Abuse Occurs in a Florida Nursing Home
- Florida Nursing Homes Could Be Among the 20% With Poor Ratings
Product Liability
- Toyota Plans to Fix Accelerator Pedal that Has Been Linked to Fatal Car Accidents
- Florida Product Liability
Insurance Disputes
- Six Strategies Used by Insurance Companies to Boost Profits at the Expense of Consumers
- Hospital Surgical Mistakes Not Covered by Medicare
Hurricane Insurance Claim
- 9 Must Read Tips for Safeguarding the Outside of Your Home
- 7 Sure-Fire Tips to Prevent Hurricane Damage Inside Your Home
Sinkhole Claims
Commercial Litigation
Defective Medical Devices
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
Press Releases
- Bouchillon Becomes Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
- Deputy's Delay in Reporting Murder Tip Prompts Settlement
