Atty. George Hooker
George Alexander Hooker is a Partner in the firm's Miami office who manages the South Florida Property Group. His practice group focuses on the defense of first party property insurance claims, including handling the litigation of numerous water, sinkhole, fire, SIU fraud and theft claims through trial.
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George Hooker is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2011). Educated at Stetson University College of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Florida B.A. Economics (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •American Bar Association •Hillsborough Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George Alexander Hooker is a Partner in the firm's Miami office who manages the South Florida Property Group
- His practice group focuses on the defense of first party property insurance claims, including handling the litigation of numerous water, sinkhole, fire, SIU fraud and theft claims through trial
- Additionally, Mr. Hooker and the South Florida Property Group assist multiple carriers in many complex coverage matters, including conducting examinations under oath and preparing coverage opinions in both first-party and third-party claims
- He also has extensive experience defending claims involving personal injuries, premises liability and wrongful death, as well as other general liability issues
- A native Floridian, originally from St. Petersburg, Mr. Hooker obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida with a major in Economics
- Subsequently, he attended Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude in May 2009 and was the recipient of the Florida Constitutional Law Award and Victor O. Wehle Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- During law school, Mr. Hooker was a Senior Associate for the Stetson Law Review and the vice-president of the Phi Delta Phi legal honors fraternity
- Additionally, he completed internships with the Honorable Judge Susan Bucklew in the Middle District of Florida and the Office of State Attorney General
- Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Litigation - Insurance, recognized since 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2019 - Present Newsroom News •Pinellas County Jury Returns Complete Defense Verdict in First Party Property Bad Faith Trial Recent Successful Trial, 3.30.2026 •Complete Defense Verdict in First Party Property Case in Miami-Dade County Recent Successful Trial, 8.11.2025 •Complete Defense Verdict Received in First Party Property Case in Miami-Dade County Recent Successful Trial, 6.26.2025 •Defense Verdict Secured in Slip and Fall in Palm Beach County Recent Successful Trial, 5.6.2025 •Complete Defense Verdict in Roof Leak Case Recent Successful Trial, 4.30.2025 •Two Dismissals with Prejudice for First Party Bad Faith Cases in Miami-Dade County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 3.12.2025 •Complete Defense Verdict - Storm Claim - Miami-Dade County Recent Successful Trial, 7.23.2024 •Defense Verdict - First Party Property - Duval County Recent Successful Trial, 3.21.2024 •Declaratory Action Jury Verdict Recent Successful Trial, 9.16.2022 •Broward County Defense Verdict Recent Successful Trial, 5.20.2022 •CSK Successfully Defeats $500,000+ Property Damage Claim in Speedy Jury Trial Recent Successful Trial, 5.2.2019 Publications •Recent Case Law on Bad Faith Statutory Amendments News CSK Legal, 3.11.2025 •Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: Understanding Insurance and Aid Options Media Mention, SouthFloridaReport.com, 2.16.2025 •Florida Supreme Court Rules That Extra-contractual, Consequential Damages Are Not Recoverable In A First Party Breach of Contract Action News CSK Legal, 1.21.2021 •Homeowners' Water Damage Claim Rejected Over Covered Peril Media Mention, Daily Business Review, 5.14.2019 •Potential New Strategies for Defending Assignment of Benefits Claims In Losses That Involve Homestead Property News CSK Legal, 12.20.2016
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Miami 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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