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As a member of the firm’s litigation department, Kimberly Gessner provides clients with a wide range of legal services in construction, business, and employment litigation. Her practice focuses primarily in resolving legal disputes through pre-suit negotiations, civil litigation, mediation, and trial.
Gessner also advises clients on many preventative measures business owners can and should take relating to employment issues, when either starting a business, or wishing to improve their practices and procedures, including compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Gessner earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Baylor University in May of 2001, and her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in May of 2004.
She is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Practice Description
Gessner concentrates her practice on general civil litigation, including:
- Resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation
- Drafting, enforcing and defending employment agreements
- Construction claims, including lien, bond and code issues
- Construction defense
- Commercial, contractual, and business disputes
- Defending employers in discrimination actions
Professional and Community Organizations
Gessner is a member of the following legal associations:
- The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law
- The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
- Broward County Bar Association, Construction Law Committee
Professional Articles and Speaking Engagements
Gessner has spoken at the convention for the National Association of Credit Managers regarding Negotiation Tactics and Collection issues.
Kimberly can be reached at kag@atkinson-diner.com