Jared W. Whaley
Partner
jwhaley@coffeyburlington.com
Jared Whaley brings his competitive tenacity to every case he accepts, and he relentlessly pursues the maximum outcomes sought by our clients in both complex civil and criminal matters in federal and state courts. “Jared is our trusted sentinel when any of our assets or assets under our management are threatened in any way.” Carrie Brewer, CEO, PMI, Inc. He has extensive trial experience, including as first chair trial counsel in dozens of high stakes jury trials. He has also represented foreign and domestic businessmen in criminal investigations involving money laundering, bribery, fraud, as well as parallel civil proceedings. Jared is co-chair of the firm’s Criminal Investigation and Trial Practice Group. Jared practices in both Florida and New Jersey and has represented individuals and businesses in diverse complex matters around the country. He has been a member of the firm since 2018.
Representative Experiences
Though all cases vary and none is predictive, Jared’s recent experience includes:
- Won multimillion dollar jury verdict, including a significant punitive damages award, in federal trade secret misappropriation case.
- Through investigation, depositions, and motion practice, obtained complete dismissal, on the eve of trial, of high-profile conspiracy, money laundering, and bribery case brought against a registered lobbyist. The government’s memorandum explaining the dismissal noted that the credibility of its key witnesses had been “undermined” in depositions, which “revealed significant weaknesses in the case.”
- Won dismissal of dozens of state and federal lawsuits brought by serial Florida Fair Housing Act filer, culminating in a sanctions order against the plaintiff, on behalf of property management companies and real estate developers.
- Obtained complete defense verdict at jury trial seeking seven figures in damages under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practice Act.
- Obtained full acquittal in jury trial for double attempted homicide prosecution based on eyewitness, DNA, and cell-phone location evidence.
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Education
- George Washington University School of Law; J.D., 2009
- Vanderbilt University, B.A, 2006
Admitted to Practice
- Florida Bar
- New Jersey Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- Southern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Focus
- Civil Litigation and Trial Practice
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Labor & Employment
- Real Estate
- Criminal Defense and Government Investigations
- Outside general counsel to corporate clients and professionals