Atty. Thomas R. Tatum
With more than 40 years of experience, Thomas R. Tatum focuses his practice on the representation of title insurance underwriters and insureds, the resolution of disputed title matters and the investigation and resolution of real estate frauds and defalcations.
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Thomas R. Tatum is a insurance attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Brinkley Morgan. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (—, 1973) and Loyola University Chicago (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With more than 40 years of experience, Thomas R. Tatum focuses his practice on the representation of title insurance underwriters and insureds, the resolution of disputed title matters and the investigation and resolution of real estate frauds and defalcations
- His also represents clients in matters pertaining to liability insurance, defense and coverage disputes, and state and federal commercial and governmental litigation and administrative law disputes
- AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Tatum has been named among Florida Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2014, The Best Lawyers in America since 2016, and Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine in 2005-2006
- A member of the American, Florida and Broward County Bar Associations, Mr. Tatum is admitted to practice in the U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- Mr. Tatum is actively involved in the community and serves on the board of directors of Stranahan House, Inc. Mr. Tatum received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 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 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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