Overview
Kevin McCoy is a tested trial lawyer and business counselor. Businesses across industries turn to him for his counsel and judgment on a variety of legal issues impacting their industries from routine matters to complex litigation. He has served as both outside legal counsel and outside general counsel to businesses.
Kevin's practice includes the prosecution and defense of business litigation and complex claims, and the defense of product liability and toxic tort claims. His matters have ranged from defending small-business owners to handling bet-the-business claims for major corporations.
On the litigation side of his practice, Kevin practices under the mantra that “the best way to resolve a case is to prepare it for trial from the start.” He handles cases in all phases of litigation, from early negotiated resolutions through bench and jury trials and appellate review. He also is experienced in handling late engagements to triage cases when the original case plan has taken the case off track for resolution, or trial, and the case needs to be repositioned in a short time frame. He has been called upon to provide a fresh set of eyes to cases with high-exposure risk and to participate in mock trials on key issues that will control case outcomes.
Kevin dedicates a considerable amount of his practice to developing legal solutions for businesses in emerging markets. In this role, he develops strategies responsive to the litany of legal challenges that occur as the law evolves.
As part of his product liability defense practice, Kevin has gained significant experience litigating product liability and toxic tort cases for clients in the automotive, tobacco, and asbestos industries. This experience includes managing mass tort litigation across multiple jurisdictions, developing trial themes, and taking discovery of fact and expert witnesses.
Kevin has served as counsel to component part manufacturers in the automotive industry in cases in which he developed expert witnesses and conducted crash investigations to identify defenses to product defect and enhanced injury claims. He also routinely defends a substantial number of cases involving allegations of injuries relating to asbestos exposure.
Kevin also dedicates a siginificant amount of his practice to counseling clients in the cannabis industry on issues affecting this burgeoning sector. He has handled issues impacting insurance, employment, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory affairs relating to cannabis for various businesses operating in this space. He has also been called upon to speak on emerging cannabis issues on panels around the country. Kevin is a regular contributor to the Carlton Fields blog Canna We Talk Cannabis, which addresses the myriad issues affecting businesses.
Kevin is board certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar. He is the co-chair of the firm's national Cannabis Group.
Kevin McCoy is a tested trial lawyer and business counselor. Businesses across industries turn to him for his counsel and judgment on a variety of legal issues impacting their industries from routine matters to complex litigation. He has served as both outside legal counsel and outside general counsel to businesses.
Kevin's practice includes the prosecution and defense of business litigation and complex claims, and the defense of product liability and toxic tort claims. His matters have ranged from defending small-business owners to handling bet-the-business claims for major corporations.
On the litigation side of his practice, Kevin practices under the mantra that “the best way to resolve a case is to prepare it for trial from the start.” He handles cases in all phases of litigation, from early negotiated resolutions through bench and jury trials and appellate review. He also is experienced in handling late engagements to triage cases when the original case plan has taken the case off track for resolution, or trial, and the case needs to be repositioned in a short time frame. He has been called upon to provide a fresh set of eyes to cases with high-exposure risk and to participate in mock trials on key issues that will control case outcomes.
Kevin dedicates a considerable amount of his practice to developing legal solutions for businesses in emerging markets. In this role, he develops strategies responsive to the litany of legal challenges that occur as the law evolves.
As part of his product liability defense practice, Kevin has gained significant experience litigating product liability and toxic tort cases for clients in the automotive, tobacco, and asbestos industries. This experience includes managing mass tort litigation across multiple jurisdictions, developing trial themes, and taking discovery of fact and expert witnesses.
Kevin has served as counsel to component part manufacturers in the automotive industry in cases in which he developed expert witnesses and conducted crash investigations to identify defenses to product defect and enhanced injury claims. He also routinely defends a substantial number of cases involving allegations of injuries relating to asbestos exposure.
Kevin also dedicates a siginificant amount of his practice to counseling clients in the cannabis industry on issues affecting this burgeoning sector. He has handled issues impacting insurance, employment, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory affairs relating to cannabis for various businesses operating in this space. He has also been called upon to speak on emerging cannabis issues on panels around the country. Kevin is a regular contributor to the Carlton Fields blog Canna We Talk Cannabis, which addresses the myriad issues affecting businesses.
Kevin is board certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar. He is the co-chair of the firm's national Cannabis Group.
As my lawyer, Kevin rescued my business from multiple challenges and protected the livelihood of my family and my 300 employees. The way he presented evidence was focused and compelling, to the point where the judge complimented him on his closing argument. Within months, the case was resolved and my stores were open again. Every time I called Kevin, he was prepared with an answer. If I hadn't met him, I might have no business at all; instead, my life is beautiful and prosperous.
CEO
Fast Casual Restaurant Chain
One year after my 50-50 partnership ended in a fierce litigation, I can look back and say, without the representation of Kevin McCoy, I would probably have no business or a chance at a successful future for my family. Mr. McCoy navigated the judicial process like a virtuoso bringing in cogent case referrals when necessary and wit and common sense all at the correct times. Months after the hearings, I coincidentally ran into the judge who numerous times awarded us victories and sanctioned our opponents. His last comment was, “I don’t know where you found that attorney from Tampa, but you were very lucky you did.”
CEO
Professional Cleaning and Maintenance Services
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Kevin offers his personal thoughts on pro bono work and explains how it has shaped his career.
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