Douglas B. Lumpkin

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Douglas Lumpkin
Office: Sarasota  
Direct: (941) 366-4200
dlumpkin@wickersmith.com

Practice Areas:
  • Medical Law
  • Retail
  • Non-profit and Religious Institutions
  • Professional Liability
  • Transportation
  • General Liability

    • Admitted to Practice:
    • 1990, Florida
    Education:
    • Birmingham Southern College (B.A., 1987)
    • University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1990)
    Born:  

    Birmingham, AL

    Douglas Lumpkin

    Biography

    Douglas B. Lumpkin, a partner in the Sarasota office, joined Wicker Smith in 2016. During his more than 25 years of practicing law, Mr. Lumpkin has earned an AV® Preeminent TM rating from his peers, the highest level rating awarded to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Lumpkin began his own firm in 2001 where he practiced civil litigation, focusing on the defense of healthcare providers in claims involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and nursing home liability, as well as automobile accidents, premise liability, and personal injury. He also has the distinction of representing the largest public health care system in the State of Florida, which is comprised of four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals and thousands of employees.

    In addition to being a successful trial lawyer, he is also certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Civil Mediator concentrating in dispute resolution involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile, nursing home and personal injury litigation. He is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and The Florida Bar. Mr. Lumpkin also actively lectures on medical malpractice and various legal issues throughout the state.

    Mr. Lumpkin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1987 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1990.

    Certifications:
    Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator


    Professional & Civic Affiliations
    • The Florida Bar
    • Sarasota County Bar Association

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    Douglas Lumpkin

    Partner

    Email: dlumpkin@wickersmith.com

    Direct: (941) 366-4200

    Fax: (941)366-4227

    Office: Sarasota  

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    Douglas B. Lumpkin, a partner in the Sarasota office, joined Wicker Smith in 2016. During his more than 25 years of practicing law, Mr. Lumpkin has earned an AV® Preeminent TM rating from his peers, the highest level rating awarded to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Lumpkin began his own firm in 2001 where he practiced civil litigation, focusing on the defense of healthcare providers in claims involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and nursing home liability, as well as automobile accidents, premise liability, and personal injury. He also has the distinction of representing the largest public health care system in the State of Florida, which is comprised of four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals and thousands of employees.

    In addition to being a successful trial lawyer, he is also certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Civil Mediator concentrating in dispute resolution involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile, nursing home and personal injury litigation. He is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and The Florida Bar. Mr. Lumpkin also actively lectures on medical malpractice and various legal issues throughout the state.

    Mr. Lumpkin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1987 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1990.

    Certifications:
    Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator

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    Education

    • Birmingham Southern College (B.A., 1987)
    • University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1990)

    Representative Matters

    Defense Verdict: Glades County, Florida (Trucking Negligence)

    Sarasota partners Doug Lumpkin and Jerry Armbruster recently obtained a defense verdict in a trucking negligence case in Glades County, Florida. We represented the driver in this case, in which Plaintiff  alleged that our client negligently operated his semi-truck when the two vehicles collided after Plaintiff attempted to pass while our client was making a left hand turn. Plaintiff alleged multiple injuries as a result of the accident, including a TBI and lumbar disc herniation for which future surgery would be needed. They claimed medical bills totaling $64,453, as well as lost wages. The defense presented evidence that showed that our client was not negligent in operating his vehicle, and further argued that Plaintiff did not incur any permanent injuries or any past or future loss of earning capacity as a result of the accident. Trial lasted nine days, with Plaintiff asking for $2.25 million in closing arguments. After a thirty-five minute deliberation, the jury returned a complete defense verdict. This case was tried just four days after Hurricane Milton tore through Sarasota. Congratulations Doug, Jerry, and team on this great result.

    Practices


    Education

    • Birmingham Southern College (B.A., 1987)
    • University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1990)

    Honors

    • AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

    Credentials

    Admitted to Bar

    • 1990, Florida

    Professional Affiliations

    • The Florida Bar
    • Sarasota County Bar Association
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