Background
Varner, Joseph H. was born on June 13, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Joseph H. Varner
Edit ProfileEducation
Samford University (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, magna cum laude, 1980). University of Virginia (Juris Doctor, 1983).
Career
Worked at Curtis Alexander & Varner (Winter Haven, Florida) specializing in General Civil and Criminal Trial Practice in State and Federal Courts. Personal Injury, Negligence and Commercial Law. Appeals.
Admitted to the bar, 1983, Alabama.
1984, Florida.
Omicron Delta Kappa.
Phi Kappa Phi. Author: "A Practitioner"s Introduction to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure," Florida Bachelor of Journalism, December 1989. Recognized in Law & Leading Attorneys as one of Florida"s most respected attorneys in the fields of Medical and Professional Malpractice.
Member, Civil Justice Reform Acting Advisory Group, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1996-1998. Member: Hillsborough County (Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors, 1988-1989.
Young Lawyers Section President-Elect, 1989-1990.
Young Lawyers Section President, 1990-1991. Trial Lawyers Section Director, 1991-1992. Professional Courtesy Committee, 1991-1994), Federal and American Bar Associations.
Alabama State Bar.
The Florida Bar. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
Polk County Trial Lawyers Association. Barrister, Willson-American Inn of Court.
(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Education and Specialization).
CURTIS ALEXANDER & VARNER specializes in all aspects of civil litigation, including trials, alternative dispute resolution, administrative proceedings, and appeals, primarily serving clients in West Central Florida. The firm also has experience and provides representation in certain criminal matters. Each of the firm"s partners has been involved in many significant trials, including personal injury and wrongful death, products liability, property damage (with an emphasis on agricultural claims), simple and complex business disputes, intellectual property, and environmental criminal defense litigation.
Although the firm specializes in trial practice in state and federal courts, each of the partners has participated in most forms of alternative dispute resolution, including non-binding arbitration, mini-trials, mediation, and American Arbitration Association proceedings.
In addition to its wide-ranging trial practice, the firm has a history of involvement in community and professional activities.
Achievements
Membership
Member, Civil Justice Reform Acting Advisory Group, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1996-1998. Member: Hillsborough County (Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors, 1988-1989. Young Lawyers Section President-Elect, 1989-1990.
Young Lawyers Section President, 1990-1991.
Trial Lawyers Section Director, 1991-1992. Professional Courtesy Committee, 1991-1994), Federal and American Bar Associations.
Alabama State Bar. The Florida Bar. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
Polk County Trial Lawyers Association. Barrister, Willson-American Inn of Court. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Education and Specialization).
