Jeffrey E. Bigman

Mr. Bigman, one of the partners of Smith Bigman Brock, P.A., joined the firm in 1996. He specializes in insurance defense with emphasis on medical malpractice defense, bad faith and insurance coverage litigation and high exposure personal injury actions. He represents doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, chiropractors, podiatrists and other health professionals. He also represents health professionals in the defense of disciplinary actions. Mr. Bigman represents clients in all aspects of insurance defense including automobile negligence, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage disputes, and bad faith litigation. He is a Board Certified Specialist in the area of Civil Trial Law. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Jeffrey E. Bigman included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Florida Super Lawyer (Law & Politics Publication), 2008 - 2016 DRI - Exceptional Performance Citation, 2012 - 2013 Other Sources of Feedback About Jeffrey E. Bigman Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, Partner, New York, New York, 1991 - 1996
• Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, Associate, New York, New York, 1987 - 1990
• Martin, Clearwater & Bell, Litigation Associate, New York, New York, 1984 - 1987
• Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, Litigation Associate, New York, New York, 1983 - 1984

• Direct and Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness, Volusia/Flagler Association for Women Lawyers, March 2014
• Anticipating and Defending Bad Faith Claims, Approved Insurance Class for Florida Adjusters
• Multiple Competing Claims, Florida Liability Claims Conference, June 2012
• Bad Faith Set-ups & Current Solutions, Florida Liability Claims Conference, June 2011
• Direct and Cross Examination of Experts, Volusia County Bar Association, May 2011
• Cutting Edge Technology at Trial, Florida Liability Claims Conference, June 2010
• An Update on Limiting Past Medical Expenses to Paid, Not Billed Charges, Goble and it's Progeny, South Florida Regional FDLA meeting, October, 2008 and Florida Liability Claims Conference, May 2009
• Israel Awareness: The Peace Process and the Assault on Israel's Right to Self-Defense., Stetson University, April 2009
• Overview of Florida Law for Chiropractors, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL Campus - Lecture given multiple semesters, 2008 - 2012
• Surveillance-Gotcha-A review of the law, tactics and strategy of surveillance, Florida Liability Claims Conference, 2006
• Using Physicians in Defending and Proving Damages, Volusia County Bar Association, 2006
• Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness, Dunn-Blount Inns of Court, Volusia Chapter, 2003
• Disclosure of Medical Errors: The Medical-Legal Perspective, VHA Southeast Conference, 2002
• Claims Adjusters' Considerations in Potential Litigation Claims, Safeco Insurance, 2001
• Malingering - Detection and Effect on Personal Injury Claims, Medical-Legal Seminar - Steamboat Springs, CO, February 2000
• Mock Trial, OUM & Associates - Southwest Chiropractic Association, February 2000
• Defending the Physician in Malpractice Cases, Medical-Legal Seminar - Big Sky, MT, February 1998
• Florida Required License Renewal Course for Podiatrists - Taught CME course on Risk Management and Laws and Rules, Barry University, 1997 - 1999
• Mock Deposition Presentation for DPM, Florida Podiatric Medical Association Meeting, June 1996
• Medical Malpractice Symposium - Surgical Seminar and Lectures to Podiatric Students, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 1993 - 1995
• Lecturer at Risk Management Seminars for Physicians, Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company, New York, N.Y., 1991 - 1996
• Use of Surveillance at Trial, Southeast Claims Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1990
• Multiple Risk Management Seminars, Hospitals and Insurance Companies in New York
• Attorney Panel Member at Risk Management Programs for Podiatrists, OUM & Associates
• Tort Reform in New York, International Insurance Underwriters
• In-House Lecturer using NITA Materials, Trial Advocacy Program

• Echo v. MGA Ins. Co.
• Citation: 157 So. 3d 507
• Court: 1st DCA
• Year: 2015
• Pericles v. MGA Ins. Co.
• Citation: 567 Fed. Appx. 804
• Court: 11th Circuit
• Year: 2014
• Arnold v. Audiford
• Citation: 98 So. 3d 746
• Year: 2012
• Arnold v. Audiford, aff'd
• Citation: 161 So. 3d 1274
• Court: Fla.
• Kelly v. Noranjo
• Citation: 122 So. 3d 380
• Court: 5th DCA
• Year: 2013
• Wolf v. Progressive
• Citation: 34 So. 2d 81
• Year: 2010
• Franklin v. Progressive
• Citation: 440 So. 3d 1281

• New York, 1984
• Florida, 1995
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar, 2000
• (Recertified in 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2021)
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Advocate Legal Member, 2021 - Present

• Florida Bar Association
• Volusia County Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Florida Liability Claims Conference, - 2014 (Chairman)
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2007 - 2014 (Board of Directors)
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2012 - 2013 (President)
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2010 - 2011 (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2005 - 2007 (Professional Liability Committee Chairman)
• Dunn Blount Inns of Court
• Jewish Heritage Festival of Volusia & Flagler Counties (www.jewishheritagefestival.com), 2007 - Present (Chairman and President (since Inception))
• Temple Beth-El (www.templebeth-el.us), 2000 - Present (Board of Trustees)
• Temple Beth-El Executive Committee (2000 - 2014), President, 2009 - 2010