Atty. David S. Harrigan

Atty. David S. Harrigan

David Harrigan is a partner with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in the firm's Orlando office. Mr.

Orlando Orlando 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About David S. Harrigan at a glance

David S. Harrigan is a Senior Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, business, real estate, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001), United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2001), United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2003), and United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida (2003). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 2000) and University of Central Florida (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Harrigan is a partner with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in the firm's Orlando office
  • Mr. Harrigan is a Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law, and he concentrates his practice primarily on construction litigation matters, including construction defect and contract claims on behalf of architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and subcontractors
  • professional liability claims and general business disputes on behalf of design professionals
  • as well as premises liability claims on behalf of property owners and toxic tort
  • Mr. Harrigan is an Orlando native, and he graduated cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law in Syracuse, New York, where he was actively involved as a Board member of the Moot Court Honor Society, represented Syracuse University on several national trial teams, and served as a research assistant to Professor Travis H.D
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  • During his years of practice prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Mr. Harrigan concentrated his practice on litigating issues involving complex commercial, construction and premises liability matters
  • Mr. Harrigan is a member of the Florida bar and admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida

PUBLICATIONS

Defending the Insured Under a Reservation of Rights

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Harrigan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Harrigan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

David S. Harrigan is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David S. Harrigan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Harrigan

Where is David S. Harrigan's law office located?
David S. Harrigan's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Harrigan handle?
David S. Harrigan focuses on wrongful death, business, real estate, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David S. Harrigan practiced law?
David S. Harrigan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David S. Harrigan go to law school?
David S. Harrigan earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact David S. Harrigan for a consultation?
You can contact David S. Harrigan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David S. Harrigan received?
David S. Harrigan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 2000
B.S.
University of Central Florida
- 1997

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2003
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2003

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