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Jeffrey K. Rubin

Partner

Jeffrey K. Rubin, a partner in Conroy Simberg’s West Palm Beach office, focuses his defense practice in the areas of construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, and commercial litigation claims. Additionally, Jeff has experience in architect/engineer defense and legal malpractice defense work. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Jeffrey earned a juris doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he was an officer in three student organizations. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science, with a specialization certificate in international relations, from the University of Florida.

Practice Areas:

Admitted to Practice:

  • The Florida Bar, 2007
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2010

Education:

  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2007
    • Dean’s List
    • President, Jewish Student Union
    • President, American Constitution Society
    • Editorial Page Editor, The Jeffersonian
  • University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, 2003
  • International Relations Specialization Certificate

Honors & Awards: 

  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2023, Listed in Florida for Litigation - Insurance 
  • Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2018-2020
  • AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Speaking Engagements: 

  • "Avoiding Pitfalls and Pratfalls – Claims Handling Ethics," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2023 
  • "Ethics: The Golden Rules of Claims Handling," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2022 
  • "Claims Professional Ethics," Co-Presenter, Conroy Simberg Webinar, April 2021 
  • "Regulatory Awareness, as Part of the 5 Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters," Conroy Simberg Webinar October 2020
  • "The Commonly Uncommon Claims for Damages," Conroy Simberg Webinar, Co-Presenter, May 2020 
  • "Regulatory Awareness, as Part of the 5 Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters," North American Risk Services, February 2020  
  • "Claims Challenges: Negotiations, Litigation," North American Risk Services, February 2019  
  • Conroy Simberg Annual Claims Management Seminars, Construction Law Topics, 2014-2018 

Representative Experience:

  • Alis Orellana-Marquez v. 1695 Now, LLC
    • Prevailed on a motion for summary judgment asserting that the Plaintiff’s claims against the Defendant property owner because she was injured while performing job duties as an independent contractor for which the Defendant was not liable. 
  • Eleanor Dent v. FDOT
    • Prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment where the Court found that a sidewalk expansion joint was not dangerous as a matter of law.
  • Nick D’Andola v. Broadspectrum Infrastructure, Inc.
    • Prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment where the Court found there was no competent evidence that a dangerous condition existed.
  • Bobby Williams v. Ferrovial
    • Prevailed on a motion or final summary judgment where the Court determined that there no competent evidence that the curb at issue was a dangerous condition.
  • Adam Dalke v. Ferrovial, et al
    • Prevailed on a motion or final summary judgment where the Court determined that there no competent evidence that a dangerous condition existed.
  • RonaldDesko v. FisherPrice Painting, LLC
    • Secured final summary judgment in a slip and fall case in Volusia County, Florida. The Court found that our client, a painting contractor, did not owe the Plaintiff a duty of care.
  • Joseph Kaplan v. Wallace Ford
    • In conjunction with firm partner Jeffrey Blaker, obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability case.
  • Nisa Brown v. Karl Corp
    • Obtained summary judgment in favor of a property manager and property owners in a premises liability case. The court determined that seed pods falling from a tree were not a dangerous condition.
  • Plummer and Graham v. Wright Guard
    • Successfully obtained Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of the defendant involving a negligent security wrongful death case.
  • O’Donnell v. The Polo Club of Boca Raton
    • Prevailed on Motion for Summary Judgment in case involving allegations of vicarious liability, as well as negligent retention, hiring, and supervision.
  • Trempe v. JW Cheatham, LLC
    • Prevailed on final summary judgment motion that the defendant roadway contractor was not negligent or a cause of the Plaintiffs’ injuries.
  • Millsaps v.Kaltenbach, et al
    • In conjunction with partner Jeffrey A. Blaker, obtained a defense verdict in favor of defendant in rear-end auto negligence case.
  • XYZ Insurance Company v. Cole, et al
    • Successfully obtained a summary judgment in favor of plaintiff insurance carrier in declaratory action.
  • Stenberg v. Metz
    • Successfully obtained a summary judgment in favor of the defendant in a premises liability case.
  • Anderson Builders, Inc. v. Kritikos
    • Successfully represented a general contractor in defense of counter claims for negligence, breach of contract, and fraudulent lien, leading to four-week trial.