Atty. Rory E. Jurman
An experienced first-chair trial lawyer, Rory Eric Jurman litigates sophisticated high-stakes insurance disputes at all levels of state and federal courts. Trusted by his clients as the go-to resource for their defense, coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual matters across various sectors, Rory provides strategic coverage advice for virtually every type of general, excess, umbrella, commercial general liability (CGL), D&O, employment, healthcare, and professional liability insurance policy across the country.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL
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About Rory E. Jurman at a Glance
Rory E. Jurman is a business and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rory E. Jurman
- An experienced first-chair trial lawyer, Rory Eric Jurman litigates sophisticated high-stakes insurance disputes at all levels of state and federal courts
- Trusted by his clients as the go-to resource for their defense, coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual matters across various sectors, Rory provides strategic coverage advice for virtually every type of general, excess, umbrella, commercial general liability (CGL), D&O, employment, healthcare, and professional liability insurance policy across the country
- He and his team won Insurance Litigation Department of the Year - Midsize Firms (Daily Business Review)
- Rory also won twice the Most Effective Lawyer Award (Daily Business Review) and has been Chambers USA Rated in Insurance since 2017
- Rory has served as lead counsel in dozens of bench and jury trials throughout the country and has protected insurers and self-insureds from billions of dollars of potential claim exposure
- Understanding what it takes to achieve success, Rory’s tireless efforts and unrelenting will to win defines him and separates him from other counsel
- His matters routinely receive national and international media coverage
- Rory has also litigated numerous matters of first impression, and his efforts consistently establish precedent that broadly shapes wide-ranging issues in insurance law
- In this regard, Rory has been involved in litigations resulting in many published decisions
- Drawing on his nearly 30 years in the field, clients turn to Rory and his team for his trusted counsel, legal analysis, and industry knowledge
- In his national practice, he is involved in all facets of case development, producing strategies to fit the unique needs of each matter
- Through his diligence, tenacity, and command of the facts and law, Rory helps clients limit their exposure upfront and avoid disputes
- When necessary, he represents them in challenging coverage, mass tort, and bad faith actions
- He has achieved multiple defense verdicts in bad faith, coverage, and catastrophic loss matters, and he serves as trial Bad Faith counsel for numerous national insurers
- Notably, for the last six years, Rory has been recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- Clients in the survey boast that Rory is: "…an excellent litigation attorney, who also has a strong focus on preventative advice." "…a highly respected insurance market practitioner, noted for his experience handling a wide range of contentious coverage and bad faith disputes." "…a great attorney who is an excellent communicator and skilled negotiator
- He thinks strategically about how to resolve cases
- Rory joined Hinshaw in 2019 and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee
Practice Areas Explained
Rory E. Jurman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rory E. Jurman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Fort Lauderdale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale 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 venue, 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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Fort Lauderdale Choose Rory E. Jurman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Rory E. Jurman's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Rory E. Jurman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Rory E. Jurman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Rory E. Jurman Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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