 Robert Paradela Office: Fort Lauderdale Direct: (954) 847-4829 rparadela@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
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Robert ParadelaBiographyRobert E. Paradela joined Wicker Smith in 1989. He is the managing partner of the Fort Lauderdale office, where his practice deals mostly with medical malpractice, auto negligence, and bad faith claims, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the largest offices in the firm. Bob is a trial lawyer with an exemplary record. Throughout his career, he has defended major hospital systems, national auto insurance carriers, and a variety of Fortune 500 companies in both state and federal court throughout South Florida. As a senior trial attorney, he is frequently asked to handle cases that involve complicated medical claims with significant economic damages. In addition to his courtroom experience, Bob serves on the national counsel advisory panel for the largest hospital system in the United States, where he reviews and advises on strategy for high exposure cases pending in jurisdictions throughout the country. Bob holds undergraduate degrees in communications and political science, an MBA, and a law degree, all from Florida State University. As a student he was committed to public service, and spent time working on the executive staff of two Florida governors, in the Florida legislature, in the First District Court of Appeals, and for the Florida Attorney General’s Office. He was a recipient of the Ralph Bailey Scholarship, an award for law students involved in public service. Bob was born and raised in Chicago, and moved to Florida in 1974. He is active in the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, DRI, the South Florida Medical Claims Council, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. When he’s not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, going to the beach, and spending time with his family. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Robert Paradela - Partner
Robert Paradela
Partner
Email: rparadela@wickersmith.com
Direct: (954) 847-4829
Office: Fort Lauderdale
Profile
Robert E. Paradela joined Wicker Smith in 1989. He is the managing partner of the Fort Lauderdale office, where his practice deals mostly with medical malpractice, auto negligence, and bad faith claims, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the largest offices in the firm.
Bob is a trial lawyer with an exemplary record. Throughout his career, he has defended major hospital systems, national auto insurance carriers, and a variety of Fortune 500 companies in both state and federal court throughout South Florida. As a senior trial attorney, he is frequently asked to handle cases that involve complicated medical claims with significant economic damages. In addition to his courtroom experience, Bob serves on the national counsel advisory panel for the largest hospital system in the United States, where he reviews and advises on strategy for high exposure cases pending in jurisdictions throughout the country.
Bob holds undergraduate degrees in communications and political science, an MBA, and a law degree, all from Florida State University. As a student he was committed to public service, and spent time working on the executive staff of two Florida governors, in the Florida legislature, in the First District Court of Appeals, and for the Florida Attorney General’s Office. He was a recipient of the Ralph Bailey Scholarship, an award for law students involved in public service.
Bob was born and raised in Chicago, and moved to Florida in 1974. He is active in the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, DRI, the South Florida Medical Claims Council, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. When he’s not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, going to the beach, and spending time with his family.
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Credentials
Education
- Florida State University (J.D./M.B.A. 1989; B.S., 1985)
Representative Matters
Successful Bench Trial Result in a Heel Ulceration Case
The subject case of this bench trial involved allegations of medical negligence resulting in the patient developing a left heel ulceration. The case was a survival action wherein we were able to dismantle the claims of pain and suffering via summary judgment. Additionally, we were able to reduce the associated medical expenses to $142.
No Legal Cause Found by Jury in Rejected Tender Case
A rejected policy limits case that involved a T-bone collision with significant damage to both vehicles. Plaintiff was 30 years old at the time of the accident, with no prior medical history. He underwent a 2-level ACDF, multiple injections and lumbar rhizotomies. It was recommended that he have additional surgery to the cervical spine at two levels, as well as a future lumbar surgery. The medical bills were $270,000, with an $800,000 life care plan. The jury returned a verdict of no legal cause, and Plaintiff was awarded $0.
Favorable Verdict: Broward County, Florida (Auto Negligence)
Practices
Education
- Florida State University (J.D./M.B.A. 1989; B.S., 1985)
Honors
- AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 1990, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- 1992, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- American Bar Association
- Broward County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- South Florida Medical Claims Council
- American Board of Trial Advocates
Languages
Spanish
