Edward Krakauer

Director
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Primary Office: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Krakauer Edward 7337
Krakauer Edward 7337

ABOUT

Edward

Edward Krakauer understands the stigma and adversity facing insurance companies and ensures they are given a fair opportunity to defend their cases. Edwards’ clients enjoy his responsive and honest approach as he leads them toward the best options with the best results. He hits the ground running when taking on new lawsuits, and his meaningful and tailored discovery keeps cases moving when opposing counsel is non-responsive or evasive.

From start to finish, Edward handles cases in construction defect, first-party insurance, personal injury, and premises liability. Edward is involved in all aspects of claim management including depositions, motion hearings, and trial preparation. He is dedicated to ensuring all clients’ concerns are addressed and handled in a timely manner, and clients are always in the loop with updates and decisions.

Edward was raised in Israel but moved to South Florida in middle school. He enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and dog. He likes traveling and is an avid sports fan, having visited all 30 active Major League Baseball stadiums.

Representative Matters

  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of the Insurer finding that the new Assignment of Benefits (AOB) statute requires AOB suits to strictly comply with the procedural requirements of Florida Statute 627.7153 regardless of the date of inception of the policy.
  • Obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of Galloway’s client in a Hurricane Irma residential first-party case. Each side had multiple expert witnesses, and, after hearing from both sides, the court ultimately sided with Galloway with a complete defense verdict within 45 minutes.

Publications

  • “Divergent Paths, Similar Results: How African Asylum Seekers Have Been Failed in Both Israel & Malta,” University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review, Spring 2014.

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
  • B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Associations
  • President, Miami Carolina Club (alumni club)
  • Broward County Bar Association
  • Florida Defense Lawyers Association
  • National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association

Awards & Recognitions

  • Named Best Lawyers Rising Star

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