QPWB’s San Francisco Bay Office Adds Veteran Partner Tad A. Devlin
May 6, 2026 San Francisco, CA — Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), one of the fastest-growing litigation law firms in the United States, continues its expansion with the addition of a seasoned attorney to its San Francisco Bay office, Partner Tad A. Devlin. He joins the firm’s San Francisco Bay Hub immediately, deepening
Georgia’s Intersection of Bad Faith Fees & Commercial Driving Standards
Reading time: 4 minutes In trucking and commercial vehicle cases, plaintiffs’ counsel frequently asserts that a commercial driver should be held to a higher standard of care than other motorists sharing the road. However, while this argument often references special licenses, training, and regulations, it is inconsistent with Georgia law.
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal Eliminates Expert Requirements for Determining Attorney’s Fee Awards
Reading time: 5 minutesCases: Ruffenach v. Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust CoDecided: March 20, 2026 The Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled that parties are not required to retain experts nor is the court required to conduct evidentiary hearings for purposes of establishing the amount of an attorney’s fee award. Ruffenach
Illinois Prejudgment Interest Is Now a Reserve Issue Not a Post-Verdict Surprise
Reading time: 6 minutesIf you are handling Illinois personal injury or wrongful death claims, prejudgment interest is no longer something to think about at the end of the case. It needs to be part of the reserve from the moment suit is filed. Since 735 ILCS 5/2-1303(c) took effect on
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal Mandates Strict Compliance with Case Management Order Deadlines
Cases: Crecelius v. Rizzitano, Wal-Mart Stores v. WynnDecided: March 20, 2026 The Sixth District Court of Appeal has just upended forty years of case law related to when a party can use testimony or evidence that was not disclosed by the deadlines established by a case management order. In Crecelius
QPWB Sets Deeper Roots in the Pacific Northwest Under Dustin Dorsey, Strengthening National Footprint
Seattle, WA — Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), one of the fastest-growing litigation law firms in the United States, continues its strategic national expansion with the addition of new offices across the Pacific Northwest. The firm’s growing presence in the region adds Seattle and Portland to the existing
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Affirms Exclusion of Expert Witnesses Under Daubert Standard
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal: the recent decision in Williams v. Leesburg Regional Medical Center Inc. represents a significant reaffirmation of the trial court’s role as a gatekeeper regarding the admissibility of expert testimony under the Daubert standard.
How Modern Student-Athletes Navigate Sports & Entertainment Law through Defensive NIL Agreements
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The Shift in the Game The landscape of collegiate and professional sports has undergone a fundamental transformation. With the advent of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, athletes are no longer just competitors; they have become sophisticated business entities. This evolution has opened a new
Florida Second District Court of Appeal Affirms Limits on Pleading Punitive Damages in Assisted Living Cases
Case: Dana D. Jones v. MG Bradenton Subtenant, LLC et al. Decided: December 03, 2025 The Second District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Dana D. Jones v. MG Bradenton Subtenant, LLC represents a positive reaffirmation of the evidentiary requirements needed for pleading punitive damages in claims against Florida assisted
The Modern Tort: Recent Judicial Rulings & the Future of Damage Caps
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The landscape of tort reform continues to be shaped in state appellate courts, where the constitutional validity of legislative damage caps is constantly being tested. While historical political campaigns set the stage, recent judicial decisions highlight how courts are currently grappling with the tension between
