Edward McCarthy, III
Shareholder
Office: (904) 346-5730
Fax: (904) 348-5899
E-mail: emccarthy@rtlaw.com
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., With Honors, 1987
University of Florida, J.D., With Honors, 1990
Main Biography
Mr. McCarthy’s practice encompasses complex commercial litigation, tort litigation, and trials by civil jury. This includes premises liability and products liability litigation, business torts, coverage disputes, smokeless tobacco litigation, professional malpractice litigation, accounting malpractice litigation, medical malpractice litigation and personal injury. Mr. McCarthy has extensive trial experience, including jury and non‑jury trials in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations. He has successfully argued appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the First District Court of Appeals of Florida.
Bar Association Memberships
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
- American Bar Association
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Courts, Northern District, Middle District and Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Legal Certifications
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
Awards & Distinctions
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Designee, Florida Super Lawyers (Business Litigation), 2006-2011
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Florida Trend Magazine, “Legal Elite” (Civil Trial), 2010
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2008
Professional & Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, First Guaranty Bank
- Board Member, Christian Healing Ministries
- Member, Downtown Rotary Club
- Member, Christian Legal Society
- Member, Class of 1995, Leadership Jacksonville
- Past President, Young Life and Sunday ministries
- Vestry Member, St. Marks Episcopal Church, 1997-2002
- Chairman, Fourth Judicial Circuit Fee Arbitration, 1999-2000
- Board Member, Timuquana Country Club, 1999-2002
Publications & Presentations
- Author: “Practice and Procedure in Handling An Automobile Case- Defendant’s Viewpoint,” Florida Automobile Insurance Law, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006.
- Presenter: Numerous lectures and prepared seminar materials on subjects of civil trial law, including developments in civil procedure, professionalism and techniques of trial preparation.
