Kendra Therrell, a Florida native, began her legal career in 2000 with the Orange/Osceola County State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney in Orlando, Florida, Kendra spent a majority of her time prosecuting in the Special Victims Unit, prosecuting sensitive and complex cases. After leaving there, Kendra served as a Senior Attorney with the Florida’s Department of Children and Families. She was later appointed by the Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit as a Hearing Officer, where she presided over child support enforcement cases.

Kendra is a zealous advocate both in and out of the courtroom, known for her attention to fine details, especially in cases involving excessive treatment and questionable billing practices. While she always aims for early case resolution, her reputation as a skilled litigator stands out when trial is necessary. With over 75 jury trials to her credit and an average of 3 each year, Kendra’s extensive trial experience underscores her expertise. In 2019, she achieved board certification in civil trial law, a specialty within Florida that only one in twenty attorneys hold due to its rigorous vetting and testing requirements.

Kendra’s exceptional skill and dedication to her craft have earned her membership in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the International Society of Barristers (ISOB), both invitation-only organizations requiring peer and judicial nomination. With a commitment to excellence and an impressive track record, Kendra brings invaluable experience and dedication to every case she handles.

• Automobile and Motorized Vehicles
• Fraud / SIU / EUO
• Hospitality and Retail
• Premises Liability
• Presuit Settlement Assistance
• Trucking – Transportation – Logistics

Education

• University of Florida (J.D., 2000)

  Honors: Book Award Women and the Law, Spring 1999; Public Service Law Fellow, 1999-2000

• Wesleyan College (B.A., 1997)

  Honors: Student Government Association President, 1996 – 1997

• State of Florida 2000

• Kubicki Draper Pre-Suit Practice Group, Co-Chair
• Kubicki Draper Hospitality, Retail, and Premises Liability Practice Group, Member
• Kubicki Draper Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Member
• Jacksonville Area Defense Counsel, Member
• Florida Bar Association
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Women Lawyers Committee
• Defense Research Institute
• Jacksonville Bar Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Jacksonville Florida Chapter
• International Society of Barristers

• Florida Bar Board Certified – Civil Trial
• Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

• “AV Preeminent” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

• “Navigating Bad Faith Case Law and Tor Reform,” Bristol West, 2024
• “Negotiating Low Limits Single & Multiple Claimants,” Bristol West, 2023
• “Managing Pain Management Verdicts: Exploring the Relationship between Psychological Disorders and Pain Complaints,” FCCI, 2019
• “Bad Faith Prevention, Progressive, 2019
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update,” GEICO, 2019
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update,” Progressive, 2018
• “Material Misrepresentation,” Olympus, 2018
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update,” GEICO, 2017
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update,” GEICO, 2017
• “Bad Faith Hot Topics and Social Media”, Mercury, 2017
• “Social Media and Good Faith Handling,” GEICO, 2017
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics,” Allstate, 2016
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics,” Mercury, 2016
• “PIP Hot Topics, UM/UIM and Good Faith Handling,” Progressive, 2016
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics,” FCCI, 2016
• “Burning Down the House – Fire Origins and Burn Stages Explained,” First Party Property Seminar, Kubicki Draper, 2016
• “Collateral Sources,” Progressive, 2016
• “Multiple Claimants: Low Limits Solutions,” Progressive, 2016
• “Early Case Resolution, Mediation: Effective Preparation & Strategies and Multiple Claimants: Low Limit Solutions,” Progressive, 2016
• “Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update,” GEICO, 2015
• “Collateral Sources, Set Offs and Liens & EUO’s,” USAA, 2014
• “Adjuster/SIU Deposition Strategy,” Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC), 2013
• “Liability Update: Actions and Distractions While Driving,” Gallagher Bassett Seminar, 2012
• “Following the Bouncing Ball…Medicare Reporting, Liens and Set Aside’s, Current Strategies for Handling at the Claim Level and in Litigation,” Kubicki Draper Claims Management Conference, 2012
• “Early Case Resolution,” USAA Seminar, 2012
• “PIP/SIU Seminar and Open Forum,” Kubicki Draper, 2012

• Perspectives: KD Attorneys Reflect On Their Experiences With Racism And Their Hopes For The Future, KD Fall Quarterly 2020
• Parents of Kubicki Draper: Importance of Self-Care During Covid-19, KD Spring Quarterly, 2020