Colson Hicks Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson managing partner Dean Colson attended and spoke at a street naming ceremony hosted by Commissioner Marleine Bastien to honor H.T. Smith’s lifelong commitment to justice and advocacy for Miami-Dade County. A portion of NW 69th Street will be renamed "H.T. Smith Street" to recognize his pioneering work as one of Miami-Dade’s top attorneys. After serving in the Vietnam War and earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami, Smith became Miami-Dade County’s first Black assistant public defender, later founding the city’s first Black-owned law firm. He has also raised millions of dollars to help South Florida youth with the NFL Yet Center and through his role on the Board of Directors of OUR KIDS, Inc. Join us in congratulating H.T. Smith on his much-deserved recognition. He is an inspiration to us and an incredible role model for all attorneys. We are honored to call him a colleague and friend! #ColsonHicksEidson

Every day, the lawyers at Colson Hicks Eidson are privileged to deliver meaningful litigation results for our clients while working alongside some of the finest attorneys and people we know. We are honored that Lawdragon recognizes our dedication to our craft and are pleased to announce that all nine of our partners have been named in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. Congratulations to Susan Carlson, Stephanie Casey, Dean Colson, Lewis S. "Mike" Eidson, Joseph Kalbac, Julie Kane, Thomas Kroeger, Roberto Martinez, and Curt Miner for this recognition. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e2ETspwq ? #ConsumerRights #Lawdragon

Colson Hicks Eidson was thrilled to host the American Association for Justice 2025 Winter Convention Opening Reception last month, welcoming over a thousand lawyers to our stunning community and to the historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. Our commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom. Boasting three former presidents of AAJ, including late co-founder Bill Colson and partners Lewis S. "Mike" Eidson and Julie Kane, we firmly support AAJ's mission to protect our civil justice system and the United States Constitution. We are privileged to be stalwarts of both AAJ’s trial lawyer family and Miami’s dynamic community. We hope to stay in touch, and we cannot wait to welcome you back! #ColsonHicksEidson #AAJWinter25 #TrialLawyers?

This Women’s History Month, Colson Hicks Eidson congratulates partners Julie Kane and Stephanie Casey who were named Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law for their significant contributions and leadership in the legal profession. Stephanie was recognized for her representation of injured consumers and her skills in complex litigation, including recent successes in ERISA health insurance benefits cases. Acknowledged by Chambers USA as “an excellent lawyer,” she actively contributes to the legal community as a Board member and former President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, reflecting her commitment to mentorship and leadership in the profession. Julie was recognized for her representation of plaintiffs in high-stakes personal injury and complex class action cases, leveraging over three decades of experience. Her accomplishments include serving as lead and liaison counsel in significant multidistrict and consolidated national litigation and securing notable verdicts and settlements in products liability, medical malpractice and negligence cases. A strong advocate for the underrepresented, she has spearheaded efforts to safeguard electoral access and has held leadership roles in the American Association for Justice and the Miami-Dade Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Julie’s legal knowledge is further acknowledged by Lawdragon and Chambers USA, underscoring her significant impact on the profession and her commitment to advancing justice. We are incredibly proud of Julie and Stephanie for this well-deserved recognition! Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehE6y4f8 #FloridaTrend #LegalElite #NotableWomenLeadersInLaw

Colson Hicks Eidson was honored to sponsor and attend the Anti-Defamation League Partners Against Hate Luncheon, celebrating the fight for justice and equality. We are incredibly proud of our own Julie Kane, who received the prestigious Jurisprudence Award for her contributions to the legal profession and dedication to making a difference beyond the courtroom. She was recognized alongside fellow honorees Melanie Damian of Damian | Valori | Culmo and author Brad Meltzer.?Special thanks to co-chair Suzanne Amaducci-Adams of Bilzin Sumberg for her leadership of the event. Congratulations to the honorees on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to the ADL for its commitment to combating hate, educating communities, and advocating for a more just society. #ColsonHicksEidson #ADL #ADLFlorida

Colson Hicks Eidson partners Thomas Kroeger, Julie Kane, Roberto Martinez, and Stephanie Casey attended the Cuban American Bar Association's El Próximo Paso 2025 Gala. The event, themed "El Próximo Paso" (The Next Step), reflected CABA's future vision, encouraging attendees to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to new milestones while inspiring members to continue breaking barriers and setting new standards of excellence. Thank you to the?CABA?for an inspiring evening, and congratulations to the newly elected board members and Amanda Fernandez on her?investiture?as?CABA's 2025-2026 President! We’re honored to support CABA’s efforts to foster equality, diversity, and justice while advocating for minority access and contributing to pro bono initiatives, mentorship, and scholarship programs. #ColsonHicksEidson #CABA #Gala

Colson Hicks Eidson attorneys Curt Miner, Zach Lipshultz, Aziza Elayan, and paralegal Michelle Roberto were recently featured in the Daily Business Review after securing a significant win for Brookfield Properties in the Broward County Circuit Court. After a seven-year litigation battle, a Broward jury found no liability in the case brought by David Stern, who had sued over alleged water damage at his penthouse in the Castillo Grand Residences, a luxury condo in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel building. “We tried to keep it simple and understandable,” Curt Miner said. “?This is a case where there were a number of expert witnesses on the plaintiff's side and a number of expert witnesses on our side, and everything from roof drains to roof membranes to the sliding glass door system to curtain walls, but throughout we just tried to keep it simple and understandable without getting too lost in the weeds.” #ColsonHicksEidson #CaseWin #ClientSuccess

The countdown to the American Association for Justice 2025 Winter Convention is on, and Colson Hicks Eidson is proud to be the Opening Reception sponsor! Join our team, Julie Kane, Lewis S. "Mike" Eidson, Stephanie Casey, Roberto Martinez and Curt Miner, this Saturday evening at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach for a party to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you to our dynamic and exciting city and connect with our fellow trial lawyers. See you there! #ColsonHicksEidson #AAJWinter25

We are proud to sponsor and host the Opening Reception for the AAJ Winter Convention 2025—bringing together top legal minds to kick off a weekend of networking, learning, and meaningful conversations. See you soon! #ColsonHicksEidson #AAJWinter25

Colson Hicks Eidson was proud to represent Brookfield Properties, owner of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel property in Ft. Lauderdale, during trial in a long-running case brought by David J. Stern, a unit owner in the residential condominium portion of the property, who alleged water intrusion and property damage in his unit. After a three-and-one-half week jury trial in Broward County Circuit Court, the jury returned an across-the-board verdict in favor of our client. Congratulations to our trial team Curt Miner, Zach Lipshultz, Aziza Elayan, and Michelle Roberto, joined by Jodi Kleinick from Paul Hastings.? Kudos also to Greg Willis, Peter Weinstein, and Paola Espinoza from Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. who represented the Condominium Association and likewise obtained an across-the-board verdict for their client. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3y9cAWg #ColsonHicksEidson #Litigation #TrialVictory