About

Tom Hunker is a Board Certified, AV Rated appellate legal professional with full-size revel in in trial and appellate levels. Learn more approximately his heritage and understanding. Tom Hunker is a tremendously experienced appellate legal professional based totally in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. With a robust historical past in each trial and appellate law, Tom has efficaciously handled severa appeals in country and federal courts throughout a wide variety of practice regions. Clients and fellow attorneys alike have come to depend upon Tom's know-how and understanding in developing effective litigation strategies and providing compelling arguments. Prior to setting up Hunker Appeals, Tom graduated from regulation school with honors and gained valuable enjoy interning for the Florida House of Representatives and clerking for the Florida Supreme Court. He additionally served as in-residence appellate recommend for a motor car coverage corporation and led a crew of appellate attorneys as a Partner at a distinguished regulation organization in Florida. In addition to his non-public practice, Tom is actively concerned inside the legal network. He currently serves on the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Certification Committee, the Board of Directors of the Florida Claims Defense Network, and as General Counsel for an worldwide manufacturing and manufacturing organization. Tom's awareness is on managing instances with complex and intellectually hard issues, the usage of his specific skill set to develop innovative answers for his customers. Overall, Tom Hunker is a committed and skilled appellate legal professional with a tested music file of achievement in managing appeals at all tiers of the felony system. His commitment to excellence and ardour for the regulation make him a precious asset to clients seeking powerful illustration in appellate matters.

Legal Issues

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Insurance Defense

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Privacy Law

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Government Contracts

Products Liability

Personal Injury

Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death

Employment Law

Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Legal Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Municipal Law

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

Board Certified in Appellate Practice
The Florida Bar

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Hunker Paxton Appeals & Trials
  2021
• Partner
  Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
  2016
• Partner
  The Hunker Law Group, P.A.
  2014
• Appellate Lawyer
  United Automobile Insurance Company
  2008
• Law Clerk/Staff Lawyer
  The Florida Supreme Court
  2006
• Legislative Intern
  The Florida House of Representatives
  2005

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service

Location