Stephen B. Sambol

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Bar and Court Admissions:

The Florida Bar
Orange County Bar Association
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Southern District Court of Florida

Education:

Washington and Jefferson College (B.A. in Political Science/English, with Honors, 1983)
Stetson College of Law (1985 – 1986)
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1986

Professional Affiliates and Recognition:

AV – Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
Business Law Section Florida Bar
Member Business Litigation Committee Florida Bar
Business Law Section Orange County Bar Association
Health Law Section Florida Bar
American Health Lawyers Association
Senior Fellow Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF)
Chair PLDF Medical Committee
Past Vice-Chair PLDF Cyber Liability Committee
Member, Trial Law Institute
Member, Diversity Law Institute
Member PLDF D&O Professional Liability Committee
Member, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (2008-2012)
Member, Dean’s Aesculapian Society, University of Central Florida (2006-2008)
Certified Florida Supreme Court Civil Mediator
Certified Federal Court Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Trained Arbitrator

Publications:

“Cyber Liability: IT/Computer Professionals – “Professional” Enough To Sue For Malpractice?”
“IT/Computer Malpractice: Not All “Professionals” Are Created Equal”
“Dangers to Avoid in Your Communications – Five Ways to Avoid Communications-Based Lawsuits”
“Florida Constitutional Amendments – Implications of Amendments 3, 7 and 8 for Physicians”
“Stop, Caution, Go: A Quick Guide on Physician Remuneration, Anti-kickback and Self-referral Laws”
“Whoa There! New Laws on Dual Agency in Equine Sales”

Practice Areas:

Complex Commercial and Business Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Professional Liability
Health Care Administrative, Regulatory and Disciplinary
Alternative Dispute Resolution
IT/Cyber-liability Litigation
Equine Law
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Professional Employment Litigation

Mateer Harbert has a diverse team of lawyers and staff dedicated to providing high quality legal services to its clients. Mateer Harbert is fully committed to the enhancement of diversity in the legal profession, legal education, and the justice system because it is the right thing to do. Mateer Harbert encourages and promotes the career advancement of its team members regardless of factors such as race, national origin, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, marital or parental status, political or philosophical beliefs, or social background. Mateer Harbert affirms its commitment toward a diverse and inclusive environment promoting equal opportunity for all. Mateer Harbert celebrates the diversity of its team members because that diversity reflects the diversity of its clients and the community.