
Joseph L. Amos Jr.
Personal Injury/Professional Liability Lawyers in Orlando, FL in Orlando, FL
About Joseph L. Amos Jr.
Joe Amos is a shareholder with the firm. Since 1990 he has concentrated his practice in the areas of complex personal injury, products liability, construction, and insurance litigation. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Awards and Honors Honors Martindale-Hubbell's "AV" Rating Best Lawyers in America, Professional Malpractice Law Defense, 2012 - 2019 Best Lawyers in America, Professional Malpractice Law Plaintiffs, 2012 - 2019 Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2012 - 2019 Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation Defense, 2012 - 2019 The Florida Bar President’s Pro-Bono Service Award; 2014 Judge J.C. “Jake” Stone, Legal Aid Society Distinguished Service Award/Legal Aid Society of Orange County; 2012
Education
Legal Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1990
- J.D.
- Honors: Chairman, Moot Court Team
- Honors: Fellow, Appellate Advocacy Teaching
Non Legal Education
- University of Florida, 1987
- B.A.
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Current Employment Position(s)
- Primary Managing Shareholder
Classes and Seminars
- Aim High: Ethics and Professionalism in Claims Handling, October 2013, FLA Conference
- Professional Practicum: Ethics, Standards and Civility in Claims Handling, 2011
- Florida Civil Jury Instructions/Update, 2010
- The Law of Jury Selection and The Ethics of Voir Dire, 2006
- The Malpractice Defense Team: Roles, Rules & Responsibilities, AALNC Annual Conference, 2002
- Nursing Homes - An Industry in Crisis (Defending the Home: Legal Issues and Realities)
- Preventive Medicine: Issues and Suggestions for Pro-Active Approach to Florida Nursing Home Litigation
- Survey & Overview of Civil Litigation: Defending Claims and Asserting Rights
- Adjunct Professor, UCF-AALNC Certification Program
- Adjunct Professor, Rollins College
- Adjunct Professor, Valencia Community College
- Representative Clients
- AMC Theatres
- American Campus Communities
- American International Group (AIG)
- Jacuzzi Brands, Inc.
- Kiewit Construction
- Loews Resorts & Hotels
- Modern Plumbing, Inc.
- Northbridge Insurance/Canada
- Schoolfield Properties, Inc.
- Scotts Companies/Miracle-Gro
- Sunbeam Products, Inc.
- Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
- Columbia Insurnace Group
- Metlife Insurnace
- North American Risk Services
- West Field Insurnace
- Traders
- Cap Specialty Insurance
- Tristar
- Lynx / Central Florida Reginal Tranportation Authorities
Published Works
Articles
- "Florida's Joint and Several Liability Law: Through the Thicket", (Co-Author), Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar The Advocate, No. 2, Vol. 34, February, 2004
- "Dealing With Pro Se Litigants (and Others) Professionally", The Briefs, Orange County Bar Association, December, 1997
- "Keeping Watch: When Attorneys Use Paralegals", The Briefs, Orange County Bar Association, December, 1996
- "Advanced Technology and Tort Law: Achieving Responsible, Reasonable Standards", Defense Counsel Journal, No.2., Vol. 58, April, 1991
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1990
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1990
- Specialties and Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Other Affiliations
- Florida Supreme Court, Civil Jury Instruction Committee, 2007 - Present
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
- Legal Aid Society of Central Florida, 2002 - 2003 (President)
- Legal Aid Society of Central Florida (Trustee)
- Courthouse Committee, 1996 (Chairman)
- Law Week, 1995 (Chairman)
- Professionalism Committee
- Federal & State Trial Practice Committee
- The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section, 1992 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, Litigation, Tort and Insurance Sections (Member)
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Leadership Orlando/Orlando Chamber of Commerce (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Central Florida Chapter, 2010 - Present
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Upsilon
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Blue Key
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Joseph L. Amos Jr. |
| Firm | Fisher Rushmer, P.A. |
| Address | Orlando, FL, 200 E. Robinson Street, Suite 800, Orlando, FL |
| Phone | 407-843-2111 |
| Phone | 407-422-1080 |
| Website | www.fisherlawfirm.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |