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Stephen Coxhead

Fowler White Burnett, P.A.
Miami, FL, United States

As a Managing Shareholder in the firm's Aviation Practice Group, Stephen F. Coxhead brings to the firm his broad experience as a litigator practicing in the defense of manufacturers in product liability and complex commercial matters. Over the years, Stephen has successfully handled numerous mass casualty, wrongful death, electrocution and amputation injury cases– receiving several industry awards recognizing the results he achieved for clients.

Focused on issues important to the aviation industry, Stephen has represented manufacturers of aircraft, airframes and component parts in cases arising from crashes throughout the world involving general aviation and commercial aircraft. He has achieved particular success in obtaining dismissals on forum non conveniens grounds and in winning summary judgment under the General Aviation Revitalization Act.

Practice Focus
Stephen’s experience in product liability matters includes the representation of heavy equipment manufacturers in litigation involving aerial lift devices, cranes and wood chippers. His extraordinary understanding of how such equipment is built and operated - combined with his knowledge of available legal defenses - has translated into favorable outcomes for his clients on summary judgment and at trial. He also is experienced in litigating contractual disputes and administrative matters on behalf of his manufacturing clients.

Stephen has also handled both litigation and transactional matters for numerous maritime interests including domestic and international insurers, cargo carriers, cruise lines, commercial and pleasure vessel owners, operators and charterers, marina and terminal owners and operators.

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