Mr. Gelman, a senior associate in the Ft. Myers office of Kubicki Draper, defends complex litigation matters involving high exposure in state courts from Naples to Sarasota, and additionally, federal courts in the Southern District of Florida. These matter include general liability, premises liability, auto negligence, construction defects, property damage, mold and professional negligence.

Since joining Kubicki Draper in 1999, Heath has developed an excellent reputation with a wide array of clients based upon his trial results and favorable resolutions through mediation and arbitration. Heath prides himself on a track record of success for his clients.

Areas of Practice:

Automobile

Medical Malpractice

Premises Liability

Professional Liability

Construction Defects

Mold

Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1999

U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida

Education:

St Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL , 1998
J.D.
Honors:  ATLA Opening Statement/Closing Argument Competition, First Place, 1996

Florida Atlantic University, Florida, 1994
B.S.
Honors:  Senator, 1993

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Honors:  Senator, 1991

Professional Associations and Memberships:

The Florida Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar for the Southern District of Florida

Member

Past Employment Positions:

Broward County Public Defender's Office, Intern

Fraternities/Sororities:

Tau Epsilon Phi

Birth Information:

December 9, 1972, New York, New York, United States of America