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Frederick “Rick” E. Hasty, III


Frederick “Rick” E. Hasty, III
Office: Miami  
Direct: (305) 461-8751
fhasty@wickersmith.com

Practice Areas:
  • Professional Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Transportation
  • Retail
  • Commercial Litigation

  • Admitted to Practice:
    • 1976, Georgia
    • 1977, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • 1978, Florida
    • 1979, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including
      Trial Bar
    • 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    Education:
    • Mercer University
      (J.D., 1976)
    • University of Florida (B.A., 1973)
    Born:  

    Coral Gables, FL


    Frederick Hasty, III

    Frederick Hasty, III

    Frederick “Rick” E. Hasty, III, a Partner in the Miami office, joined Wicker Smith in 1985 and is the department head for the firm’s Insurance and Bad Faith practice group. In his 30+ year career, Mr. Hasty has engaged in active civil trial practice in both the state and federal courts, focusing on the defense of professional and corporate institutions. An ardent litigator, he has served as lead counsel or sole attorney in numerous civil jury trials involving medical malpractice, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, premises liability, products liability, commercial litigation, environmental law, construction law, legal malpractice, nursing home abuse and sexual abuse.

    Mr. Hasty earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1973 and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University in 1976. He became a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1976 and served two years as a Legal Advisor to the City of Macon, Georgia, defending the City in the United States District Court on all cases of alleged police brutality and civil rights violations. In 1978, Mr. Hasty was admitted to the Florida Bar and served a year with Janet Reno as an Assistant State Attorney in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit for Dade County before transitioning into civil trial practice. For the next five years, he developed his civil trial practice, working at two different local firms before making his permanent residence at Wicker Smith.

    An “AV” Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Hasty is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 1987, he was named Who’s Who in American Law and he has been named among the “Top Lawyers” by the South Florida Legal Guide each year since 2005. Throughout his career he has actively lectured to over 7,000 physicians and dentists through Risk Management Seminars, presenting mock trials and other trial advocacy techniques. He enjoys the challenges of trial practice, representing clients throughout Florida and in other states.

    Professional & Civic Affiliations
    • The Florida Bar (Health Law Section, 1983-present)
    • State Bar of Georgia
    • American Bar Association
    • Dade County Bar Association
    • Dade County Defense Bar Association
    • Florida Hospital Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
    • International Association of Defense Counsel
    • Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council (General Counsel, 1985-1992)
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Top Lawyers
    • Best’s Defense Lawyers
    • Legal Elite
    Honors
    • AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
    • South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer,” 2005-2015
    • Who’s Who in American Law, 1987
    Speeches
    • Bad Baby – 10 Minute Drills, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2014)
    • Bad Faith 10-Minute Drill, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2013)
    • Insurance 15-Minute Drill, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2012)
    • Medical Malpractice 10-Minute Drill, Part I, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2011)
    • Bad Faith Setup and Civil Remedy Notice, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2010)
    • Bad Faith: The Impact of Electronic Discovery and Inroads to Discovery Matters Beyond the Claims File, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2009)
    • The Florida Bar Bad Faith, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2007)
    • Bad Faith Seminar: Emerging Trends in U.S. Claims Handling, Underwriters at Lloyds, London, England (2004)
    • Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel (FMMCI) Annual Meetings (1995)
    • Mid-year Meeting, Boca Raton of the International Academy of Defense Counsel – Transmission Transmitted AIDS (1994)
    • State Meeting of PACU Nurses, Orlando, FL (1994)
    • Cuban American Medical Society, Miami Beach, FL (1992)
    • Greater Miami OB_GYN Society, Miami Beach, FL (1987)
    • Florida Academy of General Dentists (1984) *Complete List Of Presentations Available Upon Request.
    • The Many Sides of Medical Malpractice, Miami Medicine (1987)
    • When the Patient Takes Over the Doctor Can Get Sued, Medical Economics (1985)
    • Your Most Dangerous Malpractice Gamble, Medical Economics (1984)

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    Frederick Hasty, III

    Partner

    Email: fhasty@wickersmith.com

    Direct: (305) 461-8751

    Fax: None

    Offices: Miami  

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    Frederick “Rick” E. Hasty, III, a Partner in the Miami office, joined Wicker Smith in 1985 and is the department head for the firm’s Insurance and Bad Faith practice group. In his 30+ year career, Mr. Hasty has engaged in active civil trial practice in both the state and federal courts, focusing on the defense of professional and corporate institutions. An ardent litigator, he has served as lead counsel or sole attorney in numerous civil jury trials involving medical malpractice, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, premises liability, products liability, commercial litigation, environmental law, construction law, legal malpractice, nursing home abuse and sexual abuse.

    Mr. Hasty earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1973 and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University in 1976. He became a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1976 and served two years as a Legal Advisor to the City of Macon, Georgia, defending the City in the United States District Court on all cases of alleged police brutality and civil rights violations. In 1978, Mr. Hasty was admitted to the Florida Bar and served a year with Janet Reno as an Assistant State Attorney in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit for Dade County before transitioning into civil trial practice. For the next five years, he developed his civil trial practice, working at two different local firms before making his permanent residence at Wicker Smith.

    An “AV” Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Hasty is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 1987, he was named Who’s Who in American Law and he has been named among the “Top Lawyers” by the South Florida Legal Guide each year since 2005. Throughout his career he has actively lectured to over 7,000 physicians and dentists through Risk Management Seminars, presenting mock trials and other trial advocacy techniques. He enjoys the challenges of trial practice, representing clients throughout Florida and in other states.

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    Education

    • Mercer University
      (J.D., 1976)
    • University of Florida (B.A., 1973)

    Practices

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Products Liability
    • Professional Liability
    • Retail
    • Transportation

    Professional Credentials


    Admitted to Bar

    • 1976, Georgia
    • 1977, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • 1978, Florida
    • 1979, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including
      Trial Bar
    • 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

    Honors

    • AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
    • South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer,” 2005-2015
    • Who’s Who in American Law, 1987

    Professional Affiliations

    • The Florida Bar (Health Law Section, 1983-present)
    • State Bar of Georgia
    • American Bar Association
    • Dade County Bar Association
    • Dade County Defense Bar Association
    • Florida Hospital Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
    • International Association of Defense Counsel
    • Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council (General Counsel, 1985-1992)
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Top Lawyers
    • Best’s Defense Lawyers
    • Legal Elite

    Speeches

    • Bad Baby – 10 Minute Drills, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2014)
    • Bad Faith 10-Minute Drill, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2013)
    • Insurance 15-Minute Drill, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2012)
    • Medical Malpractice 10-Minute Drill, Part I, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2011)
    • Bad Faith Setup and Civil Remedy Notice, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2010)
    • Bad Faith: The Impact of Electronic Discovery and Inroads to Discovery Matters Beyond the Claims File, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2009)
    • The Florida Bar Bad Faith, Wicker Smith Annual Claims Seminar (2007)
    • Bad Faith Seminar: Emerging Trends in U.S. Claims Handling, Underwriters at Lloyds, London, England (2004)
    • Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel (FMMCI) Annual Meetings (1995)
    • Mid-year Meeting, Boca Raton of the International Academy of Defense Counsel – Transmission Transmitted AIDS (1994)
    • State Meeting of PACU Nurses, Orlando, FL (1994)
    • Cuban American Medical Society, Miami Beach, FL (1992)
    • Greater Miami OB_GYN Society, Miami Beach, FL (1987)
    • Florida Academy of General Dentists (1984) *Complete List Of Presentations Available Upon Request.
    • The Many Sides of Medical Malpractice, Miami Medicine (1987)
    • When the Patient Takes Over the Doctor Can Get Sued, Medical Economics (1985)
    • Your Most Dangerous Malpractice Gamble, Medical Economics (1984)

    Perspectives

    • 13 Wicker Smith Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers In America© 2021
    • Wicker Smith Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

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