Introduction

Clarke & Platt, P.A. is a Professional Association located at:

Most of our insurance defense clients have been with the firm since its inception in 1985. The services to our clients have included evaluation and handling of Special Disability Fund claims, third-party liens, subrogation, appellate practice when appropriate, and opinions regarding Americans with Disabilities Act. (Services regarding ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, have been with respect to counseling and opinions concerning its probable impact upon aspects of workers' compensation, primarily in the area of false applications for employment defenses, Special Disability Fund claims, wrongful termination, and reasonable accommodation for new hires or injured workers returning to work.)

The firm has two (2) attorneys with substantial combined experience in handling workers' compensation matters. Approximately 95% of the firm's work involves workers' compensation defense. All firm members have substantial experience in the area of workers' compensation defense.

Geographical Coverage

Our firm handles cases primarily in the following counties: Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, Hendry, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee.

Professional Ratings

The firm is listed in Martindale-Hubbell with an "A"-rating. According to Martindale-Hubbell "A" is reserved for those who have very high to preeminent legal ability. It is based on the standard of ability for the place or area where the lawyer practices and takes into consideration the experience, nature of practice, and qualifications relevant to the profession. The firm also possesses a "V" (very high) general recommendation that suggests the firm embraces the faithful adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics of the legal profession, professional reliability and diligence, and standards relevant to the attorney's discharge of his or her professional responsibilities. The Martindale-Hubbell ratings are developed by soliciting confidential opinions from members of the Bar, including members of the Judiciary. The publication does not undertake to rate all Florida attorneys.

Additional Information

Clarke & Platt, P.A. conducts educational programs for its clients. The firm is approved by the Department of Insurance as a school for the purpose of providing Continuing Education credits required by adjusters to comply with Department of Insurance regulations. Several of the firm's members are certified instructors.

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