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Lawyer Overview

Mr. Bloodworth practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, probate litigation and eminent domain. He has tried commercial and business lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout Florida and elsewhere. He is also a certified mediator.

Areas of Practice:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Corporate Control Litigation
Legal Malpractice Defense
Breach of Contract and Business Torts
Probate and Fiduciary Litigation
Mediation

Significant Representations:
Represented six individuals who were former employees of a Fortune 500 company who left to join a competitor. They were sued for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with customers and employees, and other claims. After two years of intense discovery (over 60 depositions) summary judgment was obtained on all counts and sustained on appeal.

Represented the officers and directors of a closely held business who were sued derivatively and directly by a minority shareholder for breach of fiduciary duty, civil theft, and other claims over the use of corporate funds and management of the business. Prevailed on all material counts after a 2-1/2 week jury trial.

Represented a major law firm in a class action lawsuit brought by debtors of a bank client of that firm who alleged that the firm breached its obligations under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. A favorable settlement was obtained after initial discovery conducted attacking appropriateness of a class action.

Represented an out-of-state law firm in a professional malpractice action alleging that they had not adequately represented a PGA Senior Tour golfer in an antitrust action against the PGA Tour in federal court in Florida. After extensive discovery, a summary judgment was obtained on all counts holding that the firm had not committed malpractice.

Represented the personal representative of a large estate in a will contest in which the plaintiff alleged that the decedent lacked testamentary capacity. The case involved extensive discovery regarding the decedent's businesses and testamentary intent over a significant period of time and the uneven testamentary distributions to extended family members. The will was upheld in its entirety.

West Practice Categories

Litigation & Appeals, Complex Litigation, Probate & Estate Administration, Professional Malpractice Law, Legal Malpractice

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1972
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1972
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Certification/Specialties

• Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow)
• The Florida Bar Foundation, Inc., 2001 - 2002 (President)
• The Florida Bar Foundation, Inc., 1993 - 2002 (Member, Board of Directors)
• The Florida Bar Foundation, Inc. (Fellow)
• American Board of Trial Advocates - Central Florida Chapter, 1996 - 1997 (President)
• American Board of Trial Advocates - Central Florida Chapter, 1993 - Present (Member)
• The Florida Bar, 1989 - 1991 (Chairman, Long Range Planning Committee)
• The Florida Bar, 1986 - 1988 (Board of Governors)
• The Florida Bar, 1984 - 1985 (Chairman, Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee)
• The Florida Bar, 1977 - 1978 (Arbitration of Fee Disputes Committee)
• The Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents, 1984 - 1985 (President)
• Orange County Bar Association, 1982 - 1983 (President)
• Orange County Bar Association, 1978 - 1983 (Member, Executive Council)

Honors and Awards

• Listed in Commercial Litigation in The Best Lawyers in America , 1999-2010 and in Bet-The-Company Litigation, 2007-2010
• Named an Outstanding Litigation Attorney in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2004 - 2009
• Named one of Florida's Top 100 Attorneys (2007-2009) and one of the Top 50 North Florida Super Lawyers (2009) in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
• Named Outstanding Commercial/Business Litigation Attorney in Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite (2006-2009), Florida Super Lawyers Magazine (2006-2009), Orlando Business Journal's Best of the Bar (2005) and Orlando Magazine (2006)
• William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award, Orange County Bar Association, 1998
• Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV

Classes and Seminars

• Faculty Member, Advanced Trial Advocacy Seminar, Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar
• Speaker at Annual Workshops on Law Firm Management & Economics, Joel A. Rose & Associates

Past Employment Positions

• United States Air Force, T-38 Instructor Pilot, 1964 - 1969

Education

• University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1971
  J.D.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
  Honors: Order of the Coif
  Honors: Phi Delta Phi Award
  
  Law Review: University of Florida Law Review, Case Comments Editor
• United States Air Force Academy, 1964
  B.S.
  Honors: Superintendent's List
  Honors: Oscar Westover Award for Outstanding Military Leadership
  Honors: Tate Brothers Award for Outstanding Leadership - Intercollegiate Athletics

Address

800 North Magnolia Avenue
Suite 1500
Orlando, FL 32803

Phones

407-428-5131

Faxes

(407) 423-1831

Emails

dbloodworth@deanmead.com

Websites

http://www.deanmead.com