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Edson Briggs Senior Attorney

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  • Education
  • Memberships
  • Notable Work
  • Involvement

Edson Briggs

Senior Attorney

Edson Briggs focuses his practice on civil commercial litigation, including real estate, title insurance, construction defect, and property insurance claims. Edson grew up in South Florida and then returned here to practice law, after completing active military service. He served a four-year tour on active duty in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps from 1993 to 1997, and he was honorably discharged as a Captain.

Edson served most of his tour overseas in Panama with the United States Southern Command, where he participated in counterterrorism, counternarcotics and humanitarian operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Edson’s military intelligence training and experience give him a unique additional set of problem-solving tools outside those acquired in legal education. Outside of law practice,

Edson is married with two sons and is an avid triathlete and runner. Highlights of his extensive race history include the Ironman Florida triathlon, the Marine Corps Marathon, the New York City Marathon, and he has completed the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon numerous times. He is a dedicated reader of military history, and enjoys participating in Scouting, sports, and community service activities with his sons.

Publications

  • "Compliance from the Other Side: Helping the Customer," ACAMS Today, September/October 2007.
  • West's Florida Civil Procedure Forms, 2006 Pocket Part

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Princeton University, A.B. History and Certificate in Latin American Studies, 1990
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 1993
  • University of Miami School of Law, L.L.M., Interamerican Law, 2002

Memberships

Admissions

  • Florida, 1994
  • Louisiana, 2022
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2002
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2019
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, 2002

Accolades

  • Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2018-present
  • Martindale Hubbell, Client Champion, Silver, 2019-present
  • Certificates of Achievement, Latin American Law and Spanish Civil Code, University of Miami School of Law, 2002
  • Certificate of Achievement, Legal Drafting, University of Florida College of Law, 1993

 

Notable Memberships

  • The Florida Bar
    • Member, Trial Lawyers Section
    • Member, Business Law Section

Presentations

  • "Prosecution of Professionals under the USA Patriot Act: Lawyers, Accountants, and Bankers," XVII Hemispheric Conference for the Prevention of Money Laundering, Panama City, Panama, August 2003

Involvement

Civic Engagement

  • Former Member and Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors, Drug-Free Youth in Town (D*FYIT), c. 2004-2011
  • Former Founding Member, Board of Directors, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), South Florida Chapter, c. 2006-2009.