The firm’s representation of government entities has included the representation of government officials, political sub-divisions, state corporations, police officers, chiefs of police, sheriffs, superintendents, police departments, mayors, council members, directors, and newly-elected public officials.
The firm’s government liability team regularly handles cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, sovereign immunity, civil rights, as well as torts, employment law violations, and common law claims. We have defend governmental entities including school districts in a number of cases involving a wide array of issues such as gender discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, violations of the 4th Amendment, 14th Amendment, the Federal and State Whistleblower’s Statutes, Title VII, Title IX, and Bivens actions, and Section 1983 actions.
Our government liability team has experience in defending against government tort liability claims, vicarious liability actions, and public officials’ misconduct, carefully navigating a variety of government-specific defenses, including state sovereign immunity, qualified immunity, Eleventh Amendment immunity, and federal state action doctrines.
We serve clients in Admiralty And Maritime, Aviation Law Practice, Class Action Litigation, Construction Litigation, Energy, Environmental Law, General Litigation, Health Care, Hospitality, Immigration Law, Labor And Employment, Products Liability, Property Practice, Transportation Liability
Phone: (813) 443=8424
E-mail: ssweet@lydecker.com
Ms. Sweet is a bilingual (English and Spanish) and highly experienced attorney. She has a proven track record of success in handling complex trials and high-profile cases. Ms. Sweet is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of legal representation, tailored to meet their specific needs.
Samara M Sweet
Of Counsel
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: pmg@lydecker.com
Paola Garcia’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation, with a primary focus on general liability.
Paola M. Garcia
Of Counsel
Phone: (813) 443-8424
E-mail: deg@lydecker.com
Dawn E. George is of Counsel and a supervising attorney in the Tampa office, where she practices in labor and employment law and civil defense litigation.
Dawn E. George
Of Counsel
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: kg@lydecker.com
Katie Gudaitis is an associate in the firm’s Miami office. Ms. Gudaitis’ practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation with a primary focus in commercial litigation, professional liability, labor and employment litigation, premises liability, and government liability
Katie Gudaitis
Partner
Phone: (813) 443-8424
E-mail: teg@lydecker.com
E. Taylor George is a Partner and trial counsel for the Tampa office, also working with the Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee offices.
E. Taylor George
Partner
Phone: (813) 443-8424
E-mail: tca@lydecker.com
Tom Allmond is a trial attorney in the firm’s Tampa Office, also working with the Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee offices. Mr. Allmond’s practice includes all aspects of civil trial litigation.
Thomas C. Allmond
Partner
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: dpd@lydecker.com
Desiree Dixon is an associate in the firm’s Miami Office. Ms. Dixon’s practice involves all aspects of federal and civil trial litigation with a primary focus in labor and employment law, government liability, commercial litigation, and civil rights litigation.
Desiree P. Dixon
Associate
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: npm@lydecker.com
Natalia Pinzon Martinez is an associate in the firm’s Miami Office. Ms. Pinzon Martinez’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation with a primary focus in personal injury, governmental liability, and labor and employment litigation.
Natalia Pinzon Martinez
Associate
Phone: 3054163180
E-mail: ccw@lydecker.com
Conrad C. Witte is an associate in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Witte’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation with a primary focus in personal injury, governmental liability, and labor and employment litigation.