Sastre, Saavedra & Epstein, PLLC

Sastre, Saavedra & Epstein, PLLC A law firm specializing in the resolution of insurance, business and commercial disputes. We believe we are only successful if our clients are successful.

At SSE we focus on the resolution of insurance, business and commercial disputes. Our practice areas include premises liability, automobile liability, trucking and transportation, motor carrier and freight broker liability, personal injury protection, admiralty and maritime, negligent security, medical malpractice, insurance coverage and carrier representation (including bad faith), and constructi

on and surety law. At SSE we resolve disputes in the wisest, most cost-effective and expeditious way. We never lose sight of the big picture and we know how to identify and create opportunities when crafting an overall strategy. With this in mind, we work to help our clients avoid litigation in the first place by providing counseling on preventative measures and risk assessments. When litigation is unavoidable, we customize a strategy tailored to your goals. We aggressively advocate for our clients in both trial and appellate matters, in State and Federal courts throughout Florida, as well as arbitrations, mediations and in administrative proceedings. So, we listen to our clients... really listen. We remain intensely focused on developing deep relationships with our clients to understand their goals and solve their problems efficiently and effectively. Although we serve a diverse range of clients, they echo a common theme as to why they chose SSE: our commitment to delivering practical advice and achieving favorable results. We focus on providing our clients with innovative guidance that aligns with their business goals and objectives. When you choose SSE, you choose a law firm as dedicated to your success as you are.

05/21/2022

Our own Michael Sastre won an appeal before the Third District Court of Appeal and on behalf of Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London.

The trial court awarded $562,692.00 in attorney fees to the Plaintiffs after a jury rendered a verdict against Lloyds in a first-party coverage dispute tried by Alvarez Feltman & Da Silva for the Plaintiffs and the Torres Law Group for Lloyds. The trial court’s fee award was the product of an “across-the-board” reduction of Plaintiffs’ fees and the application of a multiplier based on the difficulty of the case.

On appeal, Michael argued that the lodestar figure was excessive and not supported by competent substantial evidence and that the evidence did not support the application of a multiplier.

The Third District Court of Appeal agreed, finding that the Plaintiffs’ expert and the trial court’s arbitrary “across-the-board” method of determining the lodestar amount failed to meet the requirement of making specific reductions and findings as to the disputed entries. The Third District Court also ruled that the trial court abused its discretion when it awarded a multiplier without considering each of the Quanstrom factors.

Congratulations Michael!

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