The Firm Thanks Founding Partner Mike Jones for his Leadership and Decades of Guidance of the Firm
The firm salutes Founding Partner Mike Jones for his decades of leadership and guidance of the Firm. As one of the founding partners of the firm, Mr. Jones has, from the inception of this firm led the culture as one of honesty, integrity, compassion and hard work for our clients. Moreover, Mr. Jones helped to create a rare business where all the employees truly feel valued, and part of a family. This level of trust and dignity has allowed the firm to prosper and grow while at all times maintaining an eye toward what is best for our clients.
Mr. Jones has announced his retirement from the firm, and with his retirement comes an opportunity for introspection into where the firm came from, where it is, and where it is headed in the future. When a solid foundation is laid, these philosophical questions about what the future holds can be answered with much greater confidence and clarity, and for that, the firm owes its greatest thanks to Mr. Jones, a true gentleman, a scholar, a heckuva football coach, and someone we are all proud to call our friend.
Mr. Jones will remain in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, as his wisdom and expertise will surely be called upon by the firm and its members even in retirement.
Partner Peggy Hewitt co-authors interesting article on the effect of the Trump Presidency on the American Labor & Employment arena
Margaret “Peggy” Hewitt, a partner in the Firm's Orlando office, recently co-authored an intriguing article delving into some of the effects of the current administration on the labor and employment arena. The article offers detailed insight into some recent rulings and changes in the law during the Trump Administration, which is valuable information for any employer to know.
Ms. Hewitt is available to discuss any employment or worker's compensation litigation matter, through her unique perspective as an experienced advocate for Employer's, Carriers and Third Party Administrators throughout the State of Florida.
Miami District welcomes two new JCC's!
On January 19, 2018 the Miami District Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims held the Investiture of two new JCC's, the Honorable Walter Havers and the Honorable Jeffrey Jacobs. It was a wonderful ceremony attended by all of the Miami JCC's, retired JCC Charles M. Hill, the Chair of the Worker's Compensation Section of the Florida Bar Leo Garcia, and many distinguished members of the worker's compensation section of the Bar.
Both of these new JCC's are fine gentlemen and scholars who bring a wealth of experience to the position. The event offered attendees the opportunity to get to know more about both of them.
Judge Havers played a pivotal role in the implentation of the electronic filing or EJCC system, with an emphasis on the electronic transmission of appeals which has saved the system millions of dollars to date and will continue doing so into the future. He also served as legal advisor to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims and assistant to the Deputy Chief Judge of Compensation Claims. He developed rules of procedure, policies, and production methods to improve the workflow and efficiency of the OJCC. In addition, he represented Judges of Compensation Claims before the First District Court of Appeal in cases involving Petitions for Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition.
Judge Jacobs has served as Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section, Program Chair of Workers’ Compensation Forum, Chair of the Dade County Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Committee, Vice Chair of The Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Rules Advisory Committee, Chair of The Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Rules Committee, and as an instructor with the Workers’ Compensation Trial Advocacy Program. He has has lectured at numerous seminars on various workers’ compensation topics. In addition to workers’ compensation, he has practiced a variety of other fields of law.
Both of these gentlemen are well suited to the task of handling the intense litigation environment in Miami. Our Firm looks forward to working with these new JCC's for years to come on behalf of our clients.
Congratulations to Attorney Humberto Valdes on being named a Partner with the Firm!
It is with great pleasure that Jones, Hurley & Hand, P.A. announces the Partnership of Humberto Valdes. Throughout his career he has worked tirelessly for his Employer, Carrier, Servicing Agent and Third Party Administrator clients defending their interests in some of the most novel, high profile litigation in the State of Florida. He is a consummate team player who always concerns himself with the best interests of his clients, the firm and his colleagues, and that really has been a key part of his success and achievement as an attorney. He has been selfless in this regard and is to be commended, not only for his abilities as an attorney, but additionally for his focus on the growth and prosperity of Jones, Hurley & Hand, P.A. On top of being a phenomenal attorney, Mr. Valdes is a dedicated husband and father whose family adores him even more than we do at the firm!
Original poem by Jennifer Rose serves as inspiration and basis for London performance!
Congratulations to our very own Jennifer Rose (The artist formerly known as Jennifer Matteo) for having an original poem of hers, "Heart, Mind, Body and Soul" adapted into a full length production at the prestigious Conservatoire East in London! Jennifer's piece and the dance adaptation was performed multiple evenings on the stage in London to great acclaim.
To those of us who know Jen, it is no surprise to see her writing skills recognized on a greater stage, as she exhibits this same intellect and ability in her daily work on behalf of Employers, Carriers and Servicing Agents in her vital role as a paralegal in the firm to Attorney Michael Hernandez. While we all knew she is a scholar and a tremendous asset to our firm and to our clients, it's amazing to see such an accomplishment in a completely unrelated field.
Congrats Jen!
JHH welcomes its newest attorney!
Jones, Hurley & Hand, P.A. is excited to announce the hiring of its newest associate, David Gerhardt. Mr. Gerhardt joins our Miami office location, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge in the defense of worker's compensation claims. His proven track record of taking a scholarly, well reasoned, and never hasty approach allows us to continue to expand our firm wide mission to represent insurance carriers, employers and third party administrators in the defense of worker's compensation claims, employment related matters as well as general civil litigation disputes.