Paul Michael Gabe is a seasoned trial attorney in Kubicki Draper’s Construction Litigation Division with extensive experience litigating cases throughout Florida. He represents a wide range of clients—including owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors—in complex construction defect disputes.

Paul’s legal background is broad and includes significant experience in insurance coverage, first-party property, premises liability, and third-party bodily injury matters, with a particular focus on fraud (SIU) investigations. While a substantial portion of his earlier practice was dedicated to identifying and investigating fraudulent claims, he has also handled complex business and commercial disputes.

In addition to his construction and insurance coverage-related work, Paul has experience in commercial finance, asset-based lending, governmental lobbying, intellectual property, and complex business litigation. Prior to joining Kubicki Draper, he practiced at a Boca Raton law firm where he focused on commercial finance, asset-based lending, and corporate matters.

Paul has litigated cases throughout Florida and regularly advises clients on nuanced coverage and liability issues. He is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and works strategically to resolve disputes efficiently when possible.

Certified by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Paul is qualified to teach continuing education courses and frequently presents on topics relevant to insurance claims professionals and investigators.

• Auto Glass
• Automobile and Motorized Vehicles
• Class Actions / Multi-District Defense
• Construction
• First-Party Property: Personal and Commercial
• Fraud / SIU / EUO
• Insurance Coverage
• Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
• Premises Liability
• Products Liability

Education

• Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2012)
• Villanova University (B.A., 2007)

• State of Florida 2012
• United States District Court, Southern District of Florida 2013

• Kubicki Draper Construction Practice Group, Member
• Kubicki Draper SIU/Fraud Practice Group, Member
• Florida Bar Association
• Dade County Bar Association

• Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

• Spanish

• “Evaluating PIP Coverage With a Non-Florida Policy, or When a Motor Vehicle Accident Occurs Outside of Florida,” Assurance America, 2024
• “PIP 2022 – What’s Trending?,” Sentry, 2022
• “PIP 2022 – What’s Trending?,” Assurance, 2022
• “SIU: Tips and Tactics,” Assurance America, 2021
• “Alternative Defenses in Florida PIP Cases,” AAA, 2021
• “PIP Hot Topics in the Covid World,” National General Webinar, 2020
• “Solicitation and Brokering & We have Fraud, Can We Prove it?,” Pearl Holding Group, 2019
• “Defending Bad Faith Claims When Your Insured Isn’t Acting in Good Faith – How to Avoid Extra-Contractual Claims in Handling First Party Claims,” Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC), 2019

• Obtained multiple voluntary dismissals of lawsuits, where through discovery, it was learned the provider submitted fraudulent billing that included false and misleading statements pursuant to Fla. Stat. 627.736(5)(b)(1)(c).
• Obtained multiple voluntary dismissals of lawsuits, where through discovery, it was learned the provider was not compliant with federal and state licensure standards.
• Obtained multiple voluntary dismissals of lawsuits where through discovery, it was learned Plaintiff had fraudulently submitted documentation purporting to have an emergency medical condition pursuant to Fla. Stat. 627.736(1)(a)(3)
• Secured a victory on behalf of the defendant insurer before Judge Robert W. Lee of the 17th Judicial Circuit in a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) case involving the contractual interpretation and coverage of the subject insurance policy. The Order on Defendant’s Motion for Entitlement to Fees and Costs executed by Judge Robert W. Lee on December 4, 2014 requires the Plaintiff and its attorney to pay for defendant insurer’s legal fees and costs pursuant to Fla. Stat. 57.105.

• Understanding HB 837 and its Effects on Attorney Fees in Florida No Fault/PIP Cases, KD Winter Quarterly, 2023