Edward McCarthy, III

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Professional Experience / Bio

Ed is the co-chair of the Rogers Towers Litigation Department. His practice encompasses medical malpractice defense, complex commercial litigation, trucking litigation, tort litigation, class actions, trials by civil jury, and professional malpractice.  This includes defending doctors and hospitals, garbage truck and long-haul trucking companies and drivers, and businesses and their owners in matters concerning premises liability, products liability litigation, business torts, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury.  Ed has extensive trial experience, including jury and non-jury trials in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations. He has successfully argued appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Florida First District Court of Appeal.

As one of the prominent leaders and litigators at Rogers Towers, Ed regularly works with multiple practice area groups within Rogers Towers to provide a holistic approach to representation of the firm’s clients.

Education

  • Vanderbilt University, B.A. with honors, 1987
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D. with honors, 1990

Awards & Distinctions

  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar;
  • AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation), 2013-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Product Liability Litigation – Defendants), 2020-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation – Health Care), 2021-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Arbitration, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants), 2024
  • Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” (Litigation- Health Care),
  • Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” (Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action- Defendants)
  • Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” (Product Liability Litigation-Defendants)
  • Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” (Arbitration in Jacksonville)
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2006-2023
  • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
  • Florida Trend Magazine, “Legal Elite” (Civil Trial), 2010, 2012-2023

Bar Association Membership

  • The Florida Bar
  • Jacksonville Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Courts, Northern District, Middle District and Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit

Legal Certifications

  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar

Professional & Community Involvement

  • President-Elect of the Jacksonville Downtown Rotary
  • Chairman, Young Life Northeast Florida Region, 2015-present
  • Board Member, Christian Healing Ministries
  • Member, Downtown Rotary Club
  • Member, Christian Legal Society
  • Member, Class of 1995, Leadership Jacksonville
  • Vestry Member, St. Marks Episcopal Church, 1997-2002
  • Chairman, Fourth Judicial Circuit Fee Arbitration, 1999-2000
  • Board Member, Timuquana Country Club, 1999-2002

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Author: “Practice and Procedure in Handling an Automobile Case – Defendant’s Viewpoint,” Florida Automobile Insurance Law, 2000-2012.
  • Presenter: Numerous lectures and prepared seminar materials on subjects of civil trial law, including developments in civil procedure, professionalism and techniques of trial preparation.

Representative Clients:

  • Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.
  • Action Resources Inc.
  • Gate Petroleum
  • Hospital Physician Partners
  • KLM Express
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Republic Western Insurance Company
  • U-Haul
  • U.S.T.
  • Waste Management
  • XL Insurance