Insurance Defense
At Azoy Socorro, we represent leading domestic and international insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, municipalities, and related entities in a wide range of insurance coverage and bad faith litigation matters. Our attorneys serve as both general and approved panel counsel for numerous insurance companies, providing strategic legal services in the following areas:
- Commercial General Liability (CGL)
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
We are committed to proactively supporting our clients by offering in-house training, best practices seminars, compliance reviews, and legal audits aimed at reducing exposure and avoiding litigation. Our team also represents insurers in both the prosecution and defense of appeals in state and federal appellate courts.
Premises Liability Defense
Azoy Socorro has extensive experience representing property owners, businesses, and landowners in premises liability and general negligence matters. Our attorneys routinely defend claims involving:
- Non-delegable duties
- Landlord/Tenant disputes under applicable acts
- “Open and obvious” hazards
- Slips, trips, and falls in commercial establishments
We represent a broad range of clients, including hotels, restaurants, and service-industry businesses involving comprehensive insurance defense matters contracts. With over two decades of experience in South Florida, we have deep familiarity with the evolving legal landscape and regulatory environment affecting this area of law.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Defense
Our firm advises and defends employers across the U.S. on the legal complexities of managing a diverse workforce. We represent clients facing allegations of:
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Retaliation
These claims often involve protected characteristics such as race, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, and more—under federal, state, and local laws.
We provide defense and representation in the following:
- Claims and investigations by the EEOC, DOL, and similar state/local agencies
- Civil actions under Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, EPA, and other employment laws
- Litigation in both trial and appellate courts, as well as arbitration and mediation forums
- Administrative charge resolution and pre-litigation strategy
Workers’ Compensation Defense
Azoy Socorro is widely recognized for delivering superior legal representation to insurers and employers in all aspects of workers’ compensation law. Our services include:
- Defense against fraudulent and exaggerated claims
- Claims involving allegations of willful misconduct or labor law violations
- Subrogation and third-party recovery
- Comprehensive review of medical records and accident details to assess potential pre-existing conditions
With a strategic and cost-conscious approach, we assist clients in achieving significant reductions in exposure and costs. Our aggressive yet ethical defense posture ensures that employers and insurers are not overpaying claims beyond what the law requires.
Our goal is simple: Employers and carriers should only pay what is legally and medically justified—nothing more.
Why Choose Azoy Socorro?
We combine legal experience with industry insight to deliver results across all facets of insurance defense. Whether you’re facing a high-stakes coverage dispute, a complex premises liability case, or a sensitive EPLI investigation, we are prepared to protect your interests with skill, precision, and efficiency.
Contact Azoy Socorro today for a comprehensive evaluation of your insurance defense needs.