Purcell & Wardrope Opens Florida Office

The Chicago-based law firm of Purcell & Wardrope is pleased to announce the expansion of its legal practice with the opening of a new office in Miami, Florida.

PW's Florida office is the first step in a strategic progression to better serve the needs of our national clients. Our clients will receive the same high-quality service in Florida that they have come to expect from PW in Illinois, including a realistic, early appraisal of risk as well as timely and accurate reporting that is the hallmark of our firm.

The Miami office will be managed by Vinod “Vinnie” Bajnath, who recently joined the firm as a Partner. Vinnie brings more than eight years of experience representing clients in defense litigation, with a focus on construction-related claims.

PW's new Miami office will serve clients in Central and South Florida across a wide range of practice areas, including:

• Construction: Representing contractors in negligence, defect and contract claims with an emphasis on creative risk transfer and coverage strategies
• Transportation: Defending motor carriers, drivers and freight brokers through trial in catastrophic losses
• Product Liability: Defending manufacturers and sellers in serious strict liability claims
  Professional Liability: Protecting lawyers and other professionals in court and before disciplinary boards
• Insurance Coverage: Providing prompt and accurate analysis of primary and excess policies