Cassel & Cassel presents at the 2025 Florida Law and Ethics Update for Adjusters hosted by WIND
This week, Michael Cassel presented at the Florida's Law and Ethics Update for Adjusters Four Hour Course hosted by Windstorm Insurance Network.
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Rep. Hillary Cassel featured on This Week in South Florida to discuss the first Insurance & Banking Subcommittee Hearing
This weeked, Cassel & Cassel co-founder Rep. Hillary Cassel was featured on This Week in South Florida to discuss the first Insurance & Banking Subcommittee hearing on insurance carriers and their managing general agencies, and how money moving between affiliate companies may be utilized to hide assets.
Applying Florida's Valued Policy Law to Wind vs. Flood Hurricane Claims
Applying Florida's Valued Policy Law to Wind vs. Flood Hurricane Claims
Cassel & Cassel presents at the 2025 FAPIA Public Adjuster Academy
This week, Michael Cassel presented to the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters online as part of the 2025 Public Adjuster Academy.
Cassel & Cassel presents at the 2025 WIND Conference
This week, Michael Cassel presented at the Windstorm Insurance Network 2025 Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Rep. Hillary Cassel named Vice-Chair of the Florida House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee
Representative Hillary Cassel, co-founder and partner at Cassel & Cassel, has been named vice-chair of the Florida House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee.
Michael Cassel quoted in the Palm Beach Post article "Wind or water damage? Ian court cases show what policyholders face in challenging insurers"
Cassel & Cassel managing partner Michael Cassel has been featured in an article from the Palm Beach Post regarding his recent trial wins and how they relate to hurricane claims moving forward.
Michael Cassel featured in interview with WINK News
Cassel & Cassel managing partner Michael Cassel has been featured in an interview with WINK News regarding his recent trial wins.
Cassel & Cassel successfully tries the first two Hurricane Ian Cases in Lee County
The first two Hurricane Ian cases have been tried in Lee County, Florida, both total losses, both tried by managing partner Michael Cassel, and both full verdicts for the policyholders.
Michael Cassel has been quoted by the Florida Bar News regarding the pending Insurance Coverage Law Board Certification application
The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section’s ("RPPTL") Insurance and Surety Committee has submitted an application with the Bar to create an "insurance coverage law" board certification program. Attorney Debbie Crockett has spearheaded this process with the help of other committee members, including our own Michael Cassel, obtaining an impressive 258 signatures in support of the application. The Florida Bar News has taken an interest in this process writing an article about the process. Michael is quoted in the article on the need for board certification to differentiate those who dedicate their practices to insurance coverage.
Cassel & Cassel has three attorneys recognized by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine for the fourth consecutive year
Hillary Cassel, Michael Cassel, and Alex Zatik have all been once again selected as honorees by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.
Michael Cassel has been published in the St. Thomas Law Review
Managing Partner Michael Cassel has been published in the St. Thomas Law Review regarding his analysis of the legislative changes enacted by Senate Bill 2-A and its effect on attorney fees and bad faith litigation, including a complete history of the issues and the impact moving forward.
Cassel & Cassel Secures an Appellate Win!
We are proud to announce that the Third Distrcit Court of Appeal just Per Curium Affirmed our most recent appeal in the case of Universal v. Jimaca Investments.
Michael Cassel Presents Oral Arguments Before the Third District Court of Appeal
Today, Michael Cassel presented oral arguments before the Third District Court of Appeal.
Analysis of New Case Law re: Dual Track Appraisal
On February 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida released its decision in American Coastal Insurance Company v. San Marco Villas Condominium Association, Inc. The San Marco opinion discusses, and attempts to resolve, the longstanding conflict between Florida appellate courts related to the completion of appraisal when coverage issues exist.
Cassel & Cassel presents at the 2024 WIND Conference
This week, Michael Cassel presented at the Windstorm Insurance Network 2024 Conference.
Cassel & Cassel has three attorneys recognized in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine for the third consecutive year
Hillary Cassel , Michael Cassel , and Alex Zatik have all been featured in the 2023 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. Hillary was named as a Florida Super Lawyer for the third year in a row after six consecutive years as a Rising Star, Michael was named as a Florida Super Lawyer for ...
Michael Cassel is officially a Master of Insurance Laws
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, firm co-founder and managing partner, Michael Cassel, officially received his Masters of Insurance Laws from the University of Connecticut.
Analysis of New Case Law re: Presuit Notice Requirements
On May 3, 2023, the Fourth District Court of Appeals released their decision in Cole v. Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company. The Cole opinion discusses the retroactive application of pre-suit notice requirement enact as part of section 627.70152, Florida Statutes. While a more in-depth analysis of Senate Bills 76 (2021) and 2-A (2023) is forthcoming, this immediate preliminary examination is necessary due to the potential implications of the opinion.
Analysis of New Case Law re: the Supreme Opinion on Public Adjusters acting as "Disinterested" Appraisers
On February 9, 2023, the Supreme Court of Florida released their decision in Parrish v. State Farm Florida Insurance Company. The Parrish opinion firmly states that a public adjuster, including the president of a public adjusting company, cannot serve as a “disinterested" appraiser if they have a pecuniary interest in the outcome of the appraisal.
Analysis of New Case Law re: Mitigating Factors in the Late Notice/Prejudice Analysis
On January 27, 2023, the Second District Court of Appeals released their decision in Cordero v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc. While the case law regarding prompt notice of an insurance claim seems all but settled, the Cordero opinion expands upon the analysis as it pertains to when an insured must place the carrier on notice of a claim.
Cassel & Cassel presents at the 2023 WIND Conference
This week, Michael Cassel presented at the Windstorm Insurance Network ("WIND") 2023 Conference.
State Rep. Hillary Cassel leads Democrats in the Property Insurance Special Session
Recently, the Florida Legislature convened for a Special Session related to property insurance. Despite her freshman legislator status, Rep. Hillary Cassel, considered to be a leading expert in the field, was tasked by the Democratic Caucus to lead the way through the Special Session.
Cassel & Cassel Presents at the FAPIA Into the Storm Public Adjuster Virtual Webinar Series
This week, Michael Cassel presented to the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters ("FAPIA") as part of its Into the Storm Public Adjuster Virtual Webinar Series.
Hillary Cassel Sworn in as Member of the State House of Representative
On November 22, 2022, Hillary Cassel was officially sworn in as a Member of the Florida House of Representatives