R. Hugh Lumpkin, born in San Tome, Venezuela, received his B.A. from Duke University in 1977 and his J.D. from the University of Miami in 1980. He is admitted to the Florida Bar; U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Lumpkin joined the firm in February 1999. He has written extensively on insurance coverage issues and has appeared as a frequent lecturer for the American Bar Association, the Dade County Bar Association and other organizations that provide educational and business opportunities to professionals. His practice consists of representing policyholders in evaluating, settling and litigating insurance claims filed in state or federal court, as well as appellate practice.