Joseph C. Africano finds beauty in the law and its order. With a deep belief in the system of law and the administration of justice, he enjoys the process of legal research, drafting, and argument. Joseph partners with his clients, advocating and negotiating on their behalf based on the identified and apparent strengths of a case.
Joseph focuses his practice on insurance defense and coverage, and commercial litigation. He has experience in first-party and third-party insurance claims, motor vehicle negligence, property damage, and premises liability. Joseph identifies opportunities for favorable motion practice and early resolution, which informs his defensive strategies on each matter.
Born and raised in Union, New Jersey, Joseph served as a Medical Specialist in the Army National Guard while attaining his undergraduate degree. He enjoys long drives, reading non-fiction, and practicing mindfulness.
Representative Matters
- Secured final summary judgment in favor of insured driver in motor vehicle negligence action in Hillsborough County, Florida. Successfully argued that no reasonable jury could find for Plaintiff given inconsistent testimony regarding both collision’s observation and its occurrence.
- Secured final summary judgment on behalf of Defendant retail shopping plaza owner in premises liability action in Citrus County, Florida, where the Court found no evidence of hidden peril or unsafe condition despite elicited Plaintiff expert testimony.
- Negotiated favorable settlement and resolution upon threat of final summary judgment following filing of strategic Proposal for Settlement in personal injury action.