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Jaime Eagan

Jaime Eagan

Meet Jaime Eagan

Ms. Eagan started her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, where she tried in excess of 50 criminal matters. Once leaving the State Attorney’s Office in 1996, she joined Abbey, Adams et al. where she represented individuals, insurance companies, and business organizations for 11 years. She most recently represented the members and the enterprise of United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in their Tampa Staff Counsel Office for 10 years. She has tried in excess of 25 civil matters. Her trial expertise has also been shared with others when she served as an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law and taught Trial Advocacy as well as coached several trial teams in State and National Competitions. Ms. Eagan has also been honored to represent local law enforcement officers in claims against them for motor vehicle accidents, use of force, and §1983 actions. She rejoins her colleagues at Abbey, Adams et al. to continue defending individuals, government, and corporate entities.

Practice Areas

  • First and Third Party Litigation
  • Motor Vehicle Liability/Trucking Defense
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
  • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability
  • Fraud Litigation
  • Law Enforcement Use of Force and §1983 Litigation

Education

  • Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 1993)
  • Duke University (A.B. 1985)

Bar Admissions

  • Florida (1993)

Court Admissions

  • All Florida State Courts

Professional Affiliations

  • The Florida Bar
  • Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

  • Clutch Hitters of Tampa Bay
  • SPHS Band Boosters
  • SPHS IB Boosters

Distinctions

  • The Florida Bar: Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (2002 – Present)
  • Florida Super Lawyers (2008-2010)

Presentations

  • NITA Trial Advocacy Coach – San Antonio
  • Auto Insurance Law and Accident Litigation in Florida
  • Handling the Automobile Injury Claim in Florida
  • Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers
  • Evidence: Strategies for Finding, Preserving and Using Evidence to Support Your Case