Juanita S. Whitaker
Paralegal
 Paralegal Juanita Whitaker has worked with Edward M. Ricci for more than 20 years. She has more than 29 years of plaintiff and defense litigation experience. Whitaker held similar positions with Crowe & Dunlevy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley in West Palm Beach, Florida. Currently Whitaker is a dedicated paralegal extensively involved in case management and trial preparation. She assists Ricci with crashworthiness, insurance bad faith, personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Education:
- Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN, 1973
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 1980
- B.A., University of Oklahoma, Norma, OK, 1982
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Active volunteer – youth work and children's education matters
- Current member – Palm Beach County Plaintiff Paralegal Association
- Current member – Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG)
Notable Cases
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This precedent setting case held vehicle manufacturers accountable for vehicle defects in automobiles that were older than 12-years-old by going outside of the State of Florida and suing where the vehicle was manufactured. more >
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The investigation found that it didn't matter how tall a person was - the seat belt did not fit properly. more >
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Recent News
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Attorney Edward M. Ricci in the West Palm Beach Law firm of Edward M. Ricci, P.A. has been selected to be included in the 2012 edition of the South Florida Legal Guide as a "Top Lawyer" in the practice areas of personal injury and insurance bad faith litigation. more >
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Attorney, Edward M. Ricci, has been appointed Capital Campaign Chairman of Kid Sanctuary Campus. more >
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Please view Georgetown University's flagship alumni publication Georgetown Magazine for a wonderful article written about the charitable contributions from Edward M. Ricci and his wife, the Honarable Mary E. Lupo. The article "Gifts in Action" begins on page 65.
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Attorney Edward M. Ricci Elected President EL SOL, Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center's Board of Directors.
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