The Team
Our partners have 100+ years of trial experience in defense. We specialize in these practice areas:
- Personal Injury Insurance Defense
- PIP Defense
- UM/UIM
- Extra Contractual Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Fraud
- Workers' Compensation
Over 100 years of jury trial experience.
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Kurt is a member of the Executive Council of the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar. He is an Advocate Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and he serves in many professional leadership roles. Kurt earned his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Florida, and his Juris Doctor at the University of Florida College of Law. He is a prolific civil trial litigator.
Living in Brevard County most of his life, Thomas Edens graduated from the University of Central Florida summa cum laude with a BA in legal studies and behavioral sciences. He earned his JD summa cum laude at Barry University School of Law. He enjoys family time, live sporting events, vintage video games, as well as reading and writing.
Before earning his Juris Doctor at Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2018, Simp graduated from Bethune Cookman University where he learned valuable lessons during his four years as a Marching Wildcat. When he's not litigating, he enjoys fishing, ATV riding, and other outdoor activities.
After earning her B.S. degree in legal studies at the University of Central Florida, Marley completed her legal education with a Juris Doctor at the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. Outside the courtroom, she enjoys scuba diving, hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding.
Kendall B. Rigdon
Partner
Kendall B. Rigdon is a second-generation defense lawyer representing insurance companies, self-insured retailers, and governmental entities throughout Florida's State and Federal courts for more than 26 years. As managing partner, he's tried more than 40 cases and handled over 30 appeals. He earned a BA at Atlantic College and his Juris Doctor degree at Saint Thomas University School of Law in 1994.
Eric Tourian
Partner
Eric has broad experience in every aspect of successful insurance defense, with a special focus on no-fault litigation. He's handled 900+ personal injury protection (PIP) cases. Beyond civil insurance defense, he also handles auto accidents, fraud, premises liability, and property damage. With a Juris Doctor from Marquette University, Eric is happiest when he's in the courtroom.
Our Paralegals
Shannon Brearly
Rita Rigdon
Jessica Sheehan
Erica Wiggins
Kendall B. Rigdon & Kurt E. Alexander
For nearly three decades Kurt & Kendall have been the best of friends and law partners.
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