 Jason Hull Office: Tampa Direct: (813) 222-7257 jhull@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
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Jason HullBiographyJason Hull has been with Wicker Smith since 2018, and is a Shareholder in the Tampa office. He advises on a variety of matters, but his practice is generally focused on complex cases in the areas of general liability, professional liability, construction defect and medical malpractice. Jason regularly represents property owners and commercial management companies, apartment complexes, shopping centers, restaurants and retail establishments in claims involving negligent security, premises liability, and liquor liability. He also frequently works with environmental management entities in the defense of claims involving the alleged failure to maintain water sources, specifically in the defense of cases involving exposure to Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C, and Legionella. Jason came to Wicker Smith after 18 years at a previous defense firm, where he honed his natural talents for humility, empathy and professionalism. Jason is able to resolve emotional cases with the potential for high damages efficiently because he approaches each one with an open mind. He regularly uses arbitration and mediation as a tool to limit his client’s exposure and liability, while also keeping the litigation costs under control. He is well-respected by his peers, his colleagues, and the judiciary, and his reputation for being forthright allows him to navigate contentious cases with ease in order to produce a result that is in line with the client’s expectations. Jason understands that litigation is stressful and overwhelming, especially for clients who have never experienced it before, and he prides himself on providing counsel that will leave his clients with peace of mind and confidence that their lawyer has their best interests at heart. Jason has the patience to walk his clients through the litigation process, and the knowledge to achieve the results they want. In accordance with his litigation practice, Jason also frequently assists clients with improving their safety procedures, implementing preventative measures, and improving their documentation skills. He has provided insight on revising standard operating handbooks and policy manuals in an effort to limit their liability exposure in general and mitigate future litigation. Jason is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida. When he isn’t working, Jason enjoys traveling, coaching soccer, participating in triathlons, surfing, water polo and cycling.
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Jason Hull has been with Wicker Smith since 2018, and is a Shareholder in the Tampa office. He advises on a variety of matters, but his practice is generally focused on complex cases in the areas of general liability, professional liability, construction defect and medical malpractice.
Jason regularly represents property owners and commercial management companies, apartment complexes, shopping centers, restaurants and retail establishments in claims involving negligent security, premises liability, and liquor liability. He also frequently works with environmental management entities in the defense of claims involving the alleged failure to maintain water sources, specifically in the defense of cases involving exposure to Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C, and Legionella.
Jason came to Wicker Smith after 18 years at a previous defense firm, where he honed his natural talents for humility, empathy and professionalism. Jason is able to resolve emotional cases with the potential for high damages efficiently because he approaches each one with an open mind. He regularly uses arbitration and mediation as a tool to limit his client’s exposure and liability, while also keeping the litigation costs under control. He is well-respected by his peers, his colleagues, and the judiciary, and his reputation for being forthright allows him to navigate contentious cases with ease in order to produce a result that is in line with the client’s expectations.
Jason understands that litigation is stressful and overwhelming, especially for clients who have never experienced it before, and he prides himself on providing counsel that will leave his clients with peace of mind and confidence that their lawyer has their best interests at heart. Jason has the patience to walk his clients through the litigation process, and the knowledge to achieve the results they want.
In accordance with his litigation practice, Jason also frequently assists clients with improving their safety procedures, implementing preventative measures, and improving their documentation skills. He has provided insight on revising standard operating handbooks and policy manuals in an effort to limit their liability exposure in general and mitigate future litigation.
Jason is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida. When he isn’t working, Jason enjoys traveling, coaching soccer, participating in triathlons, surfing, water polo and cycling.
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Credentials
Education
- Florida State University (B.S., 1996)
- Samford University (J.D., 2000)
Representative Matters
Defense Verdict on Behalf of an Apartment Complex
Plaintiff alleged a slip and fall in her own apartment related to water leaking from the air conditioner. Plaintiff retained a well-known local expert as her life care planner who intended to offer medical causation opinions that were outside his medical specialty, but the defense was successful in prohibiting that testimony. Plaintiff’s last demand was $950,000, but the jury returned a complete defense verdict.
Summary Judgment: Hillsborough County, Florida (Premises Liability)
Summary Judgment: Pinellas County, Florida (Trip and Fall)
Practices
Education
- Florida State University (B.S., 1996)
- Samford University (J.D., 2000)
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 2000, Florida
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
