Resume of Brian D. Hill
Brian D. Hill
605 East Robinson St., Suite 250
Orlando, FL 32801
Current Employment Position:
Principal Attorney, Florida Aviation Counsel, LLC
Practice Areas:
Aviation Accident Law
Mr. Hill also maintains an active practice representing veterans in claims against the Veterans Administration.
Mr. Hill is personally rated AV by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating for ability and legal ethics. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and has been named a “Super Lawyer” in Florida. He has handled numerous trials and appellate matters at the state and federal level.
Prior Employment:
Attorney, Maguire, Voorhis & Wells, Orlando, Florida
Partner, Swann and Haddock, P.A., Orlando
Principal Attorney, Taraska, Hill & Growner, P.A.
Principal Attorney, Hill & Ponton, P.A.
Bar Admissions:
Florida Bar Association 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District, Florida 2004
U.S. District Court, Middle District, Florida 1975
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit 2006
Court of Appeals of Veterans Claims 1994
Bar Association Memberships:
Orange County Bar Association
Volusia County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Court of Appeals of Veterans Claims Bar Association.
Certification:
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida
Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 1982.
Education:
University of Florida, BA 1969
University of Florida , J.D 1974
Awards:
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Florida, 1969
Order of Coif, University of Florida Law School, 1974
Organizations:
The Florida Justice Association (formerly AFTL) ;
The American Association For Justice (formerly ATLA) (Member, Sections on:
Aviation Law; Professional Negligence; Maritime Law); Lawyer-Pilot
Bar Association; National Transportation Safety Board Bar
Association; National College of Advocacy (Advocate); International
Society of Air Safety Investigators; First Flight Society; Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.
Boards and Positions:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Visitors
Daytona Beach Aero Club - President
Military:
United States Naval Aviator 1970; United States Army Aviator 1973,
Florida National Guard.
Reported Cases:
Flying Boats, Inc., v. Alberto, 723 So. 2d 866
(Fla. 3rd DCA 2002); Haverfield Corporation v. Franzen, 694 So. 2d
162 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1997); Publix Supermarkets v. Austin, 613 So.
2d 44 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995); Noma Outdoor Products v. Hutcheson,
596 So. 2d 1076 (Fla. 5th DCA 1992); Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company v. Walker, 529 So. 2d 1196 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988); Grove
Manufacturing Company v. Story, 489 So. 2d 780 (Fla. 5th DCA
1986); Ashby v. Rendezvous Farms, 381 So. 2d 755 (Fla. 5th DCA
1980); Hertz Corporation v. Rentz, 326 So. 2d 216 (Fla. 5th DCA
1976).
Personal Note:
Brian is a native Floridian. He is a Vietnam Veteran. He served as a helicopter pilot for the Navy. He flew off the Carrier Ticonderoga in the Gulf of Tonkin doing SAR missions near the coast of Vietnam. He is married to Carol Ponton. They have five children and five grandchildren.
Brian has represented both injured plaintiffs and defendants in all types of aviation matters in Florida and across the country. He has been listed as a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and as a Florida Super Lawyer.
Contact:
bdhill@floridaaviationcounsel.com