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Taira TowneBiographyTaira H. Towne is a partner in Wicker Smith’s Orlando office, where she focuses her practice on negligent security, trucking accidents, construction defect litigation, premises liability, wrongful death, professional liability, medical malpractice, product liability, civil litigation and commercial litigation. In 2005, Mrs. Towne graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida with a major in Political Science and a minor in English. She continued her studies at Stetson University where she earned a Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate in 2009. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, she practiced at a full-service national firm where she handled matters in commercial litigation, trucking accidents, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, wrongful death, products liability and insurance defense. Mrs. Towne has also represented the State of Florida and its agencies in civil litigation matters including §1983 claims and sovereign immunity defense. Mrs. Towne was admitted to practice in the State of Florida in 2010 and is an active member of The Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Sportsmen’s Association, Gator Boosters, Inc., and barrister member of The George C. Young Inn of Court since 2018. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Taira H. Towne is a partner in Wicker Smith’s Orlando office, where she focuses her practice on negligent security, trucking accidents, construction defect litigation, premises liability, wrongful death, professional liability, medical malpractice, product liability, civil litigation and commercial litigation.
In 2005, Mrs. Towne graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida with a major in Political Science and a minor in English. She continued her studies at Stetson University where she earned a Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate in 2009. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, she practiced at a full-service national firm where she handled matters in commercial litigation, trucking accidents, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, wrongful death, products liability and insurance defense. Mrs. Towne has also represented the State of Florida and its agencies in civil litigation matters including §1983 claims and sovereign immunity defense.
Mrs. Towne was admitted to practice in the State of Florida in 2010 and is an active member of The Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Sportsmen’s Association, Gator Boosters, Inc., and barrister member of The George C. Young Inn of Court since 2018.
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Credentials
Education
- University of Central Florida (B.A., honors, 2005)
- Stetson University (M.B.A., honors, 2009)
- Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2009)
Representative Matters
Defense Verdict in a Low Impact Collision
This case involved a low impact motor vehicle accident case in which Defendants’ garbage truck collided with the rear of a non-party’s vehicle, which then collided with the rear of Plaintiff’s vehicle. Defendants admitted fault. Plaintiff complained of neck and low back injuries with treatment totaling $136,000, most of which was provided under Letters of Protection. Defendants argued that there was no mechanism for injury present for the neck or low back and thus Plaintiff’s injuries were not caused by the accident. Defendants further argued that the treatment providers had an interest in the outcome of Plaintiff’s case due to her treatment under Letters of Protection, and that the providers’ bills were inflated. At trial, Plaintiff sought damages totaling $1,078,371. The jury rendered a complete defense verdict.
$4 Million Defense Verdict in Low-Impact Garbage Truck Accident
This case arose from a low impact garbage truck accident involving two plaintiffs. Plaintiff wife had five surgeries and $717k in boardable medications. She had prior complaints of low back pain, but no real treatment and no prior neck complaints. Plaintiff husband also sought back treatment and had $62k in boardable medications with no prior medical treatment. Plaintiffs asked the jury for $4 million, but the jury returned a total defense verdict.
Defense Verdict: Orange County, Florida (Trucking Negligence)
Practices
Education
- University of Central Florida (B.A., honors, 2005)
- Stetson University (M.B.A., honors, 2009)
- Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2009)
Honors
- Book Awards: Arbitration and Real Property
- Leadership Development Certificate
- William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 2010, Florida
- 2012, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- 2012, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- Orange County Bar Association
- Orange County Sportsmen’s Association
- Gator Boosters, Inc.
- Barrister Member, The George C. Young American Inn of Court (2018 – present)