Peter K. Spillis
Civil trial practice focuses on architectural and engineering liability claims, catastrophic injury and vehicular liability, product liability, medical malpractice and pharmaceuticals. Has tried dozens of cases to verdict, many involving complex medical issues and multi-million dollar claims. Has litigated extensively throughout the State of Florida.
Representative Cases/Experience
- Obtained a defense verdict in wrongful death case brought by the estate of a heavy equipment operator who was crushed to death when the paving machine he was operating rolled down an embankment. The decedent left a wife and seven children. Plaintiff's last demand during trial was $17 million.
- Has served as trial counsel for the largest medical insurers in the State of Florida.
- Obtained defense verdict in medical malpractice trial where plaintiff claimed neonatologist did not properly treat micro-seizures in newborn, allegedly resulting in brain damage; economic damage claim exceeded $11 million.
- Obtained defense verdict in medical malpractice trial against cardiologist, where plaintiff claimed negligence resulted in death of 52-year-old husband and father; plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $4 million.
- Secured dismissal of defendant doctor from suit alleging malpractice and
product liability as result of death due to latex exposure.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Dade County Bar Association
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- International Association of Defense Counsel
Community Involvement
- Member, Orange Bowl Committee
- Board of Directors, Bakehouse Art Complex (President 2007 - Present)
Admissions to Practice
- The Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Education
- B.A., Texas Christian University, 1988
- J.D., The University of Miami, 1991
