Gregory J. Prusak

Equity Partner

overview

Greg Prusak is a shareholder in the Orlando office and practices in various areas of defense with an emphasis on trial litigation. He has taken over 60 cases to trial and won.

Over the past 30 years, Greg has developed considerable experience as a trial lawyer and a reputation as an aggressive litigator. He has a particular expertise in the area of premises liability, however, handles all types of cases that involve complex litigation for clients throughout Central Florida. Greg puts his experience and knowledge to use by presenting seminars to a wide variety of clientele. The presentations have covered premises liability, products liability and general negligence, to name a few.

Greg was recently inducted by nomination into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association.

Although born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Greg has resided in the State of Florida for approximately 30 years. He resides in Orlando with his wife, Therese and children, Ryan and Kayla. When not working, Greg is active as a coach with the YMCA Youth Sport Leagues and is involved with the Boy Scouts of America.

Practice Areas
Credentials

Education

  • St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL (J.D., 1987)
    Fall, 1985, 1986, Dean's List; 1986, International Moot Court Finalist; 1982, 1986, Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges
  • State University of New York, Buffalo, NY (B.S., 1982)

Admissions

  • State of Florida, 1988
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1989

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Kubicki Draper Hospitality, Retail, and Premises Liability Practice Group, Member
  • Florida Bar Association
  • Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys (AHIA)
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Central Florida Chapter
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, Member

Certifications / Specialties

  • Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

Special Awards and Recognitions

  • "AV Preeminent" Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected as a 2014 Personal Injury Law AV Preeminent Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

Fraternities / Sororities

  • Delta Epsilon Sigma
  • ABOTA 
  • Martindale-Hubbell 
Presentations

Speaking Engagements / Presentations

  • "Defending Motorcycle Cases," AAA, 2024
  • "Florida 4-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2023
  • "Florida Tort Reform," AAA, 2023
  • "Florida 4-Hour Law and Ethics Update,"Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2023
  • "Florida 4-Hour Law and Ethics Update," FIFEC, 2022
  • "Florida 4-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Orlando Claims Association, 2022
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2021
  • "Knew or Should Have Known: Slippery Substances & Falling Objects, Premises Liability Concepts for Commercial Establishments," Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2020
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2020
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," CNA Webinar, 2020
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2020
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC), 2019
  • "Premises Liability Investigations," AAA, 2019
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," GEICO, 2018
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," FCCI, 2018
  • "Premises Liability Update" and "Dispositive Motions Practice for Insurance Adjusters," Travelers, 2018
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Orlando Claims Association, 2018
  • "Material Misrepresentation," Olympus, 2018
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," Sedgwick, 2017
  • "Trends in Microsurgery," GEICO, 2017
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," GEICO, 2017
  • "Comparative Negligence, Liens & Set Offs, Motor Carrier Trucking and Cargo Law Developments and Negligent Security," Allstate, 2016
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," MAPFRE, 2016
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," USAA, 2016
  • "Florida 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update," FCCI, 2016
  • "Alcohol, Cell Phones and The Law and Florida Case Law Update," Travelers, 2016
  • "Premises Liability," Maxum Specialty, 2016
  • "Understanding the Civil Litigation Process: What Every Loss Prevention Office Should Know From Pre-Suit Investigation to Litigation," Global Safety & Security Leadership Symposium, 2015
  • "Premises Liability & Products Liability Update," Travelers, 2015
  • "Premises Liability and Negligent Security," RaceTrac Petroleum, 2014
  • "Florida 5 - Hour Law and Ethics Update," Gallagher Bassett, 2014
  • "Collateral Sources, Set Offs and Liens & EUO's," USAA, 2014
  • "Ethics for the Claims Professional, Florida Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law & Set Offs," Farmers 2014
  • "Swimming Pool Liability, Premises Liability 2014 Update & FL Condo Law:1st and 3rd Party Claims," CJW, 2014
  • "Liens and Set Offs and Premises Liability," Liberty Mutual, 2014
  • "Bad Faith, UM/UIM and Legal Concepts for Defending Automobile Negligence," Hanover, 2013
  • "Florida Lien Law, Bond/Surety Law, Chapter 558-Construction Defects and General Liability and Workers' Compensation," City Electric, 2013
  • "Multiple Claimant, Low Limits; PIP Changes and Early Case Resolution," USAA, 2013
  • "Hot Topics in Product Liability," Travelers, 2013
  • "Veterinary Law & Ethics for Claims Professional," Zurich, 2013
  • "Desperately Seeking Summary Judgment: Stategies in Premises Liability Cases", Negligent Security Cases: Legal Principles, Investigation, Evaluation and Handling," Kubicki Draper Claims Management Conference, 2012
  • "Underinsured Motorist," USAA, 2012
  • "Bad Faith: Top Ten Pitfalls to Avoid in Florida," Discover Re, 2011
  • "Premises Liability: Law and Defenses," Kubicki Draper Claims Management Conference, 2009
  • "Premises Liability: Law and Defenses," Kubicki Draper Claims Management Conference, 2008
  • "Legal Issues Regarding Spoliation of Evidence" and "Check It Out Before Checking In: An Overview of Hotel/Motel Liability," Kubicki Draper Claims Management Conference 2007
Authorships

Published Works

  • Co-author of "Negligent Security in the Age of Terror," Kubicki Draper Fall Quarterly, 2016
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  • Authorships

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Miami Office

9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1800
Miami, FL 33156

T: 305.374.1212 F: 305.374.7846

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402 Applerouth Lane, Suite 2C
Key West, FL 33040

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Orlando, FL 32801

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1396 NE 20th Avenue, #500
Ocala, FL 34470

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Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Pensacola, FL 32502

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Tallahassee, FL 32308

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Fort Myers, FL 33966

T: 239.334.8403 F: 239.939.0700

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11 North Water Street, Suite 10290
Mobile, AL 36602

T: 251.308.3351 F: 251.287.1624

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