Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford P.A. - Orlando, FL

Trial-Tested Civil Defense Litigation in Central Florida

For decades, commercial enterprises, health care institutions, and insurance carriers faced with catastrophic exposure have turned to Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy and Ford P.A. for formidable legal defense. Founded in 1952, the firm has expanded into one of Florida most respected litigation powerhouses, fielding over three hundred attorneys across sixteen locations. Operating from their downtown Orlando office at 390 North Orange Avenue, the firm trial attorneys manage bet-the-company lawsuits and high-stakes claims across state and federal courts throughout Central Florida.

Catastrophic Injury and Transportation Defense

A major focus of the Orlando practice centers on defending motor carriers, national logistics providers, and commercial automobile insurers. When serious collisions occur on Florida highways, organizations urgently need a lawyer capable of rapid emergency response and aggressive accident reconstruction analysis. The firm experienced car accident lawyers and truck accident lawyers defend multi-vehicle collisions, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and wrongful death claims. Wicker Smith rapid response teams mobilize immediately to preserve black-box data, interview drivers, and secure critical evidence, protecting carriers from inflated liability exposure.

Medical Malpractice and Health Care Facility Defense

Wicker Smith maintains an exceptional reputation for defending hospital networks, physician groups, nursing homes, and allied health professionals. Allegations of medical malpractice involve highly technical scientific evidence and complex standard-of-care arguments. The firm board-certified civil trial lawyers possess deep acumen in handling claims of birth injuries, surgical complications, emergency medicine decisions, and delayed diagnoses. By collaborating with leading medical authorities and employing advanced courtroom technology, the defense team consistently secures defense verdicts in contentious jury trials.

Commercial Litigation and Product Liability

Corporate disputes and product liability lawsuits require sophisticated defense strategies tailored to mitigate risk and protect institutional reputations. When businesses must hire an attorney to resolve contract disagreements, partnership disputes, or unfair trade allegations, Wicker Smith provides decisive business litigation representation. Additionally, the firm defends national manufacturers, retail corporations, and distributors against defective product injury claims, toxic exposure lawsuits, and premises liability actions, including severe slip and fall injury disputes and negligent security claims.

Why Major Corporations Trust Wicker Smith

• Proven Courtroom Record: Over seven decades of trial advocacy with hundreds of defense verdicts in state and federal courts.
• Elite Board Certification: Leading attorneys certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
• Global Network Reach: Founding member of USLAW NETWORK, providing vast resources and coordinated multijurisdictional capabilities.
• Decisive Risk Management: Early case assessment, rigorous economic damage auditing, and aggressive motion practice designed to resolve disputes efficiently.

When high-exposure liability or commercial conflict threatens your organization, retaining experienced counsel makes all the difference. Contact the Orlando office of Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy and Ford P.A. to consult with their veteran defense attorneys.