We Know Florida Insurance LawCoast to Coast
We Know Jacksonvilleand the First Coast
We Know Orlandoand the Space Coast
We Know Fort Lauderdaleand the Treasure Coast
We Know Miamiand the Gold Coast
We Know the Florida Keys
We Know Tampa Bay,the Sun Coast andthe Nature Coast
We Know Pensacolaand the Emerald Coast
We Know Florida Insurance LawCoast to Coast

Effective Representation

Our work is thorough and principled. We have earned a solid reputation with both clients and colleagues for high ethical standards and attention to detail.
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Efficient Client Services

We understand the need for streamlined and efficient legal services while not compromising on providing quality representation to insurers and insureds.
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Professional Excellence

The members of Dutton Law Group are driven by a commitment to professional excellence and adhere to this as a core value intrinsic to the Firm’s culture.
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A Classic Insurance Defense Law Firm

Dutton Law Group offers comprehensive insurance coverage and defense services, including policy analysis and interpretation, and defense against claim litigation. The Firm also specializes in the handling and litigation of extra-contractual or bad faith issues, providing quality representation by legal professionals with significant experience in each area of practice.

About The Firm

Our focused approach benefits clients by providing representation by legal professionals with significant experience in each area of practice.

The resulting efficiencies eliminate duplication of research and unnecessary investigations and consultations, saving time and expense. Most importantly, this allows the Members of the Firm to concentrate on client-focused solutions with intensity.

Whether the objective is the most cost effective settlement or a clear victory in the courtroom, we will commit the energy, the research, the knowledge, the skill, and the time to accomplish the client’s goals.

We take aim on exposing the weaknesses in our opponent’s case. We remain focused and do not allow difficult facts, tough legal issues, or hostile opponents to distract us.

  • Professional Excellence

    Our attorneys foster professionalism through attorney involvement in industry and legal associations, continuing education, and community involvement. Our attorneys are members of multiple insurance defense-related organizations, active in Florida Bar Committees, local Bar Associations and a variety of voluntary, service or law-related activities.

  • Efficient Approach

    Our attorneys understand the need for streamlined and efficient legal services. We know the insurance industry is cost conscious, while at the same time desirous of providing maximum protection to insureds and insurers in the State of Florida.

  • Creative Strategies

    As an insurance defense firm, we seek creative approaches to insurance litigation, negotiation, and resolution of insurance defense cases. We render coverage opinions and advise our clients regarding contractual issues, evaluation of exposure, and coordination of complex claims and litigation.

  • Insight and Perspective

    Through our years of involvement in insurance defense, we have developed keen insight and knowledge regarding insurance industry practices and policy provisions. We are committed to personal, hands-on attention to regular and proactive communication, and bringing good results on our clients’ behalf.

Continuing Education

Insurance Defense Law Blog

Appeals

The Scope of a Corporate Representative’s Testimony | By Richard Phelps and Connor Bishop – March 31, 2025

Property Claims

The Scope of a Corporate Representative’s Testimony | By Richard R. Phelps, Esq. and Connor Bishop, J.D. – March 31, 2025

Discovery

Burdens of Proof in First-Party-Property Claims & MSJ Hearings | By Richard R. Phelps, Esq. and Connor Bishop, J.D. – January 17, 2025