Patrick J. Pumphrey
Patrick J. Pumphrey
Partner
"My main goal is to help businesses anticipate and address potential legal issues at an early stage."
Patrick J. Pumphrey
Partner
"My main goal is to help businesses anticipate and address potential legal issues at an early stage."
About Patrick
Aiming for prevention, Patrick advises clients on proactive measures to avoid legal issues in business and general casualty claims. He works closely with internal and external legal teams, businesses – including Fortune 500 companies – and individuals to address compliance issues, manage risk exposure, and safeguard brand reputation, giving legal and financial guidance, and drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements so all objectives are satisfied.
In addition to handling complex business disputes, Patrick advises on personal injury matters. He is adept in various forms of investigation, including social media, and has a talent for finding that needle in a haystack.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Achieved a complete defense verdict in a personal injury case where the plaintiff sought over $15 million for alleged injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Despite the defendant's admission of negligence, the jury found no causal connection between the accident and the plaintiff's claims. This case highlights that an admission of liability does not imply causation, emphasizing the need for plaintiffs to prove that their injuries were caused by the accident.
- Obtained a complete dismissal on a multimillion-dollar exposure case in excess of the policy limits centered on bad faith allegations.
- Resolved thousands of cases at mediation using strategic opening statements, effective arguments, and the ability to attack issues within the plaintiff's case.
- Negotiated thousands of amicable settlements, including several resolutions with minimal to no settlement cost.
Credentials
Education
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College, JD, 2013
- University of Miami, BBA, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- New York
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Thought Leadership
Publications
- "Tort Reform and the Rise of Mediation," Daily Business Review, May 4, 2024
In The News
Press Releases
Interests
Outside of the office, Patrick enjoys spending time with his son and travel, fishing, or even golfing when he can. There is always time to root for his favorite sports teams, the University of Miami and Kansas City Chiefs.
Community/Civic Activities
- Leadership Broward Foundation, Class XXXIX
- The Leadership Broward Program is a premier leadership development experience designed for professionals who are actively engaged in their organizations and committed to making a difference in Broward County.
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Advice and Counsel Hotline, Pro Bono Volunteer
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County provides free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County.
- Broward County Guardian Ad Litem, Volunteer
- The Broward Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program is a court-appointed volunteer initiative that advocates for the best interests of abused, neglected, and abandoned children in Broward County’s dependency court system.
Thought Leadership
Publications
- "Tort Reform and the Rise of Mediation," Daily Business Review, May 4, 2024
In The News
Press Releases
Patrick's Insights
Press Release
Feb 10, 2026
Hinshaw Trial Team Secures $0 Defense Verdict in $15 Million Auto Accident Trial
Press Release
Jan 6, 2025
Press Release
Feb 10, 2026
Hinshaw Trial Team Secures $0 Defense Verdict in $15 Million Auto Accident Trial
Press Release
Jan 6, 2025
