Kyle R. Fontaine

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Kyle Fontaine
Office: Orlando  
Direct: (407) 317-2031
kfontaine@wickersmith.com

Practice Areas:
  • Medical Law
  • Professional Liability
  • General Liability

    • Admitted to Practice:
    • 2016, Florida
    Education:
    • University of Miami (B.A., cum laude, 2013)
    • Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2016)
    Born:  

    Orlando, FL

    Kyle Fontaine

    Biography

    Kyle Fontaine is a Partner in Wicker Smith’s Orlando office. He joined the firm as a law clerk in 2014, and has built his career here ever since.

    A talented litigator with experience handling complex medical malpractice cases, Kyle’s practice focuses on defending hospitals, physicians, and other medical professionals against claims involving allegations of negligence, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and other liability issues. Kyle is often retained for the broader vision he brings to his work in defending healthcare institutions. He also takes particular pride in defending the next generation of healthcare providers and in guiding them through what can often be a traumatizing first encounter with the lawsuit and claims process. Additionally, Kyle has significant experience in handling general liability claims.

    Kyle has guided clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations and expert evaluations to trial and appeal. He has earned a reputation for his ability to navigate the medical and legal complexities of each case with clarity and creativity. His clients appreciate his direct and proactive approach, deep understanding of the healthcare industry, and commitment to protecting their professional reputations.

    Kyle graduated cum laude from the Honors Program at the University of Miami with a triple major in Economics, Political Science, and International Studies. He went on to earn his J.D., cum laude, from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2016.

    Kyle married his wife, Stephanie, in 2025. Together, they enjoy exploring the world through travel and culinary exploits.


    Professional & Civic Affiliations
    • The Florida Bar

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    Kyle Fontaine

    Partner

    Email: kfontaine@wickersmith.com

    Direct: (407) 317-2031

    Fax: None

    Office: Orlando  

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    Kyle Fontaine is a Partner in Wicker Smith’s Orlando office. He joined the firm as a law clerk in 2014, and has built his career here ever since.

    A talented litigator with experience handling complex medical malpractice cases, Kyle’s practice focuses on defending hospitals, physicians, and other medical professionals against claims involving allegations of negligence, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and other liability issues. Kyle is often retained for the broader vision he brings to his work in defending healthcare institutions. He also takes particular pride in defending the next generation of healthcare providers and in guiding them through what can often be a traumatizing first encounter with the lawsuit and claims process. Additionally, Kyle has significant experience in handling general liability claims.

    Kyle has guided clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations and expert evaluations to trial and appeal. He has earned a reputation for his ability to navigate the medical and legal complexities of each case with clarity and creativity. His clients appreciate his direct and proactive approach, deep understanding of the healthcare industry, and commitment to protecting their professional reputations.

    Kyle graduated cum laude from the Honors Program at the University of Miami with a triple major in Economics, Political Science, and International Studies. He went on to earn his J.D., cum laude, from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2016.

    Kyle married his wife, Stephanie, in 2025. Together, they enjoy exploring the world through travel and culinary exploits.

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    Education

    • University of Miami (B.A., cum laude, 2013)
    • Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2016)

    Representative Matters

    Favorable Verdict: Volusia County, Florida (Trucking Negligence)

    Orlando partners Kurt Spengler and Kyle Fontaine recently prevailed in an admitted-liability trucking negligence trial in Volusia County, Florida. This case involved a rear-end collision on the interstate by the insured’s tractor-trailer into the plaintiff’s car, resulting in extensive property damage. Plaintiff claimed permanent neck and back injuries, as well as a TBI, with a future ACDF recommended and future steroid injections, and sought over $1.8 million in damages. While admitting fault, we contested the extent and permanency of the alleged injuries, recommending about $27,000 in past medical expenses. The Jury agreed, awarding $29,000 in past medical expenses and no other damages. These will be reduced after collateral sources are set-off post trial. The amount of the award also triggered our Proposal for Settlement. Congratulations to Kurt and Kyle who tried this case, and to associate Katelin King, who did a lot of the initial work on the file prior to trial. The client is very pleased with this result.

    Case Dismissed: Orange County, Florida (Professional Liability)

    Orlando partner Kyle Fontaine recently obtained a dismissal with prejudice in a professional liability case in Orange County, Florida. Plaintiff in this case alleged that the dispensing pharmacy and pharmacist failed to warn him of the risks of adverse side effects from an injectable male enhancement formula compounded by the pharmacy, resulting in him developing an allegedly debilitating case of Peyronie’s disease. He claimed damages in the seven figures. The Court agreed, after nearly 18 months of motion practice, that the Plaintiff was not owed a duty to warn by the pharmacy or the pharmacist, and dismissed the case with prejudice. Congratulations Kyle, on this great outcome.

    Practices


    Education

    • University of Miami (B.A., cum laude, 2013)
    • Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2016)

    Honors

    • Presidential Certificate for Academic Excellence, Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po)
    • John W. Davis Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition (Brief-writing Finalist and Oral Semifinalist)

    Credentials

    Admitted to Bar

    • 2016, Florida

    Professional Affiliations

    • The Florida Bar
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