Arrick, Peacock & Kerr

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Susan J. Arrick | Sandra L. Peacock | Margaret G. Kerr | Bruce A. Arrick - of counsel

 

Susan J. Arrick

Susan J. Arrick concentrates her practice in the defensive litigation of workers compensation matters at both the trial and appellate levels. She has evaluated, litigated and successfully defended thousands of claims throughout South Florida. In addition, she has prosecuted numerous claims against the Special Disability Trust Fund, and protected workers compensation lien interests in third-party actions. She has lectured before several insurance carriers and self-insureds on the topics of Loss Prevention, Litigation Management and SDTF Recovery. Ms. Arrick, from Miami, Florida, earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice at the University of Florida and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbel and a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the Workers Compensation Section of The Florida Bar and the Dade County Bar Association. In addition, Ms. Arrick is a certified civil mediator.

 

Sandra L. Peacock

Sandra L. Peacock has a well-established defense practice at both the trial and appellate levels. A major focus of her practice is representing employers and carriers in reimbursement claims against the Special Disability Trust Fund. She has also assisted risk managers and self-insured employers in understanding and implementing A.D.A. compliance measures. Ms. Peacock, from Massachusetts, earned her B.A. in English from Syracuse University, cum laude, and her M.S. in Social Planning from Cornell University. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Her professional memberships include The Florida Bar, the Workers Compensation Section of The Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

 

Margaret G. Kerr

Meg Kerr specializes in both State and Federal actions arising under The Florida State Workers' Compensation Act as well as The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, The Jones Act, The Defense Base Act and General Maritime Law. Ms Kerr is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubble and is a Certified CEU instructor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in England with honors and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law cum laude. Ms. Kerr is a member of the Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Section and admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Southern and Middle districts.

 

Bruce A. Arrick - of counsel

Bruce A. Arrick concentrates his practice in the areas of third-party liability litigation in state courts at the trial and appellate levels, and has substantial bench and jury trial experience in a variety of matters. Mr. Arrick, born in New Haven, Connecticut, received his B.A. in Political Science and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Mr. Arrick has been an instructor in Appellate Advocacy at the University of Florida, and has been a member of The Florida Bar since May 1982. His professional memberships include The Florida Bar and the Dade County Bar Association.