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Joshua Woolsey

Woolsey Morcom Attorneys at Law

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Biography

Joshua A. Woolsey was the former top Florida Prosecutor who has worked for Florida’s Governor in Tallahassee and the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. Josh has successfully handled thousands of criminal and civil matters, resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars for his clients. He has successfully tried over 100 civil and criminal trials, with a success rate of over 95%, including trial success in a $40 million dollar wrongful death claim. Mr. Woolsey has never lost a criminal defense, personal injury or wrongful death trial.

Over the last few years alone, Mr. Woolsey has received in excess of $25 million in verdicts and judgments. He has obtained multiple million-dollar trial verdicts, as well as multiple million-dollar settlements for his clients. Mr. Woolsey has successfully litigated several high-profile cases and has represented celebrities, professional athletes, and large business executives. He prefers to represent hard-working individuals in need of aggressive legal representation.

Josh was named to the Business Journal’s top 40 under 40, Super Lawyers Magazine’s top lawyers and Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite. He is chairman of the Board of Communities in Schools, serves on the board of his local Rotary Club, served on the Board of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Justice Coalition and was a long time big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Woolsey Morcom is uniquely positioned to provide you with the excellence associated with a large law firm, higher end outcomes, and the litigation skills of long-time trial lawyers. Our team prides itself in offering unparalleled client service and is committed to helping you reach the ultimate and justified legal outcome.

Practice Area

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

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Professional Experience

Partner: Woolsey Morcom Attorneys at Law; 2017 - Current

Attorney: Woolsey Law, PLLC; 2016 - Current; Civil and Criminal Litigator specializing in wrongful death, personal injury, commercial litigation and criminal defense.

Attorney: Rogers Towers, P.A.; 2011 - 2016; • Commercial Litigator specializing in complex commercial litigation and personal injury • Attended more than 100 hearings/trials and obtained judgments totaling in excess of $20 million.

Campaign Manager: Audrey Moran for Mayor Campaign; 2010 - 2011; • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the campaign • Implemented communications and social media strategies • Organized fundraising efforts • Maintained records and tracked a $700k budget • Managed field operations and scheduling for thousands of volunteers

Associate Attorney: Law Offices of Fred Tromberg; 2009 - 2010; • Focused on civil litigation (personal injury, wrongful death, negligent security, contracts and premises liability) and criminal defense • Maintained a caseload of approximately 60 cases • Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses • Participated in depositions, hearings, settlement discussions and mediations

Assistant State Attorney: State Attorney's Office, Fourth Judicial Court; 2007 - 2009; • Participated in 50 jury trials, 40 of those as first chair • Assigned to the Repeat Offender Division prosecuting career criminals and habitual felony offenders • 26 jury trials in the last nine months of employment, more than twice as many as any other ASA • Promoted to the Homicide Division just prior to leaving office • Acted as a member of the hiring committee

Law Clerk: Law Offices of Fred Tromberg; 2006 - 2006; • Responsible for legal research and writing • Attended hearings and depositions with attorneys

Law Clerk: State Attorney's Office, Fourth Judicial Court; 2006 - 2006; • Worked in the Juvenile Division • Participated in hearings, trials and made filing decisions • Responsible for legal research and writing

Law Clerk: Governor Jeb Bush's General Counsel Office; 2005 - 2005; • Prepared the Governor for Clemency Hearings • Responsible for legal research and writing

Law Clerk: Platte County Prosecutor's Office; 2004 - 2004; • Participated in hearings, trials and made filing decisions • Responsible for legal research and writing

Intern: United States Congress Representative Sam Graves; 2002 - 2002; • Researched proposed bills • Advised Congressman Graves

Intern: United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri; 2002 - 2002; • Assisted with preparing AUSAs for trial • Responsible for legal research and writing