Joseph V. Manzo
Joseph V. Manzo
Partner
"My primary value-add lies in obtaining the best possible result for my client — a direct result of conducting complete initial analyses and finding agreement on the most effective strategy."

Joseph V. Manzo
Partner
"My primary value-add lies in obtaining the best possible result for my client — a direct result of conducting complete initial analyses and finding agreement on the most effective strategy."
About Joseph
Joseph represents insurance companies in coverage litigation in state and federal courts, focusing on first-party coverage and bad faith matters as well as handling third-party coverage claims. Joseph also assists clients with drafting of coverage endorsements and, when disputes arise, developing effective litigation strategies.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Obtained dismissal of a bad faith claim based on Fla. Stat. 624.1551, which the court found bars bad faith following an appraisal and applies even where policy and loss predated the statute. Isaacson v. QBE Specialty Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dis. LEXIS 191418 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 22, 2024).
- Obtained affirmation of summary judgment on an endorsement expanding standard flood exclusion to plumbing leaks in a commercial policy. Chabad of Key Biscayne, Inc. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 631 F. Supp. 3d 1250 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 22, 2022), affirmed on appeal, 2023 U.S. App. LEXIS 17166 (11th Cir. July 7, 2023).
- Obtained mandated summary judgment regarding application of a broad water exclusion in a homeowner's policy. Beaubrun v. GeoVera Specialty Ins. Co., 386 So. 3d 983 (Fla. 3d DCA 2023) and GeoVera Specialty Ins. Co. v. Glasser, 337 So. 3d 8 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022).
- Applied a 72-hour notice requirement in granting summary judgment on breach of conditions. Borrego v. GeoVera Specialty Ins. Co., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 241577 (M.D. Fla. (Dec. 20, 2023).
- Won judgment in insurer's favor after prevailing on objections to a magistrate's ruling and obtaining itemization after the court compelled appraisal at the insured's request, then obtaining summary judgment on the coverage issue preserved via the itemized award. Karsel Holdings LLC v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8637 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 17, 2023).
Recognition
- Florida Trend, Florida's Legal Elite, 2021
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD, 2007
- University of Florida, BS, 2004
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Texas
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Thought Leadership
In The News
Press Release
- Hinshaw Announces Election of Eight New Partners, Jul 1, 2019
Interests
Did you know...
Joseph enjoys travel and college football.
Community/Civic Activities
- Jubilee Cross Recipient, Archdiocese of Miami 2023
- Gesu Catholic Church, Lector
Thought Leadership
In The News
Press Release
- Hinshaw Announces Election of Eight New Partners, Jul 1, 2019
Joseph's Insights

In The News
Feb 22, 2023
Joseph Manzo Discusses Tort Reforms Proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis