Raina T. Shipman

Raina Shipman has experience serving a variety of business clients. Her multifaceted commercial litigation practice includes clients in the franchise, digital media, telecommunications, insurance, municipal, and banking industries.

Experience

Assisted in dozens of matters in the defense of insurance company in breach of contract actions involving motor vehicle insurance policies.

Assisted in the defense of insurance company where the plaintiff alleged that the company breached the policy in its denial of coverage for damage to the plaintiff's home. After filing a motion to dismiss, showing that the plaintiff had no standing to file suit as a mortgagor of the property, the cause of action was voluntarily dismissed.

Assisted in the defense of a class action "cost of insurance" litigation in which the central issue was whether certain contract terms restricted the factors an insurer can consider in setting rates for certain types of insurance. The court ruled in the client's favor in granting its motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Honors & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023–2027)

40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, Legacy Magazine (2021)

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Professional & Community Involvement

Raina is an active member of the Florida Bar Business Law Section's Financial Literacy Task Force, which aims to spread financial literacy throughout Florida. She previously chaired the section's Pro Bono Committee and participated in its Fellowship Program.

In the community, Raina serves on the board of directors of Florida Foster Care Review.