Darryl M. Bloodworth, Attorney

Mr. Bloodworth practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, probate litigation and eminent domain. He has tried commercial and business lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout Florida and elsewhere. He is also a certified mediator.

Areas of Practice:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Corporate Control Litigation
Legal Malpractice Defense
Breach of Contract and Business Torts
Probate and Fiduciary Litigation
Mediation

Significant Representations:
Represented six individuals who were former employees of a Fortune 500 company who left to join a competitor. They were sued for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with customers and employees, and other claims. After two years of intense discovery (over 60 depositions) summary judgment was obtained on all counts and sustained on appeal.

Represented the officers and directors of a closely held business who were sued derivatively and directly by a minority shareholder for breach of fiduciary duty, civil theft, and other claims over the use of corporate funds and management of the business. Prevailed on all material counts after a 2-1/2 week jury trial.

Represented a major law firm in a class action lawsuit brought by debtors of a bank client of that firm who alleged that the firm breached its obligations under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. A favorable settlement was obtained after initial discovery conducted attacking appropriateness of a class action.

Represented an out-of-state law firm in a professional malpractice action alleging that they had not adequately represented a PGA Senior Tour golfer in an antitrust action against the PGA Tour in federal court in Florida. After extensive discovery, a summary judgment was obtained on all counts holding that the firm had not committed malpractice.

Represented the personal representative of a large estate in a will contest in which the plaintiff alleged that the decedent lacked testamentary capacity. The case involved extensive discovery regarding the decedent's businesses and testamentary intent over a significant period of time and the uneven testamentary distributions to extended family members. The will was upheld in its entirety.