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Kristin Demers-Crowell

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Primary Practice Area

Personal Injury

Language

English

About

Since 1998, Kristin "Kristi" Demers-Crowell has handled insurance claims and litigation throughout the State of Florida, including commercial and residential building damage from hurricanes, fires, sinkholes, collapse, pipe bursts, water intrusion, theft, vandalism and other causes.  From Pensacola, Panama City, Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami to the Keys, Naples and Tampa Bay, Kristi pushes insurance companies to pay what they owe building owners.  Kristi is also an expert in Business Interruption, Bad Faith Litigation, and Insurance Agent Negligence.  From condominiums and homeowners associations to residential homes, churches, marinas, restaurants and other businesses, Kristi handles losses from the start of the claims process through appraisal and trial.​Recognized as an authority on property insurance claims and bad faith law, Kristi is frequently invited to lecture by trade organizations and bar associations.  Kristi has been hired by other attorneys to serve as an expert witness.  She is a contributing author of the treatise "CAT Claims: Insurance Coverage for Natural and Man-Made Disasters," published by Thompson Reuters/West.​A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Kristi grew up in the legal community there, watching her father serve as a judge for 31 years and her mother practice law and serve as a college dean.  She obtained her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she served on the Law Review and was a national competitor on the law school’s top ranked Trial Team.     Kristi began her career in 1998 with the oldest law firm in St. Petersburg, Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew, LLP, where she managed large volumes of insurance defense cases.  In 2000, Kristi had the opportunity to serve as a law clerk for Federal Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III, in the Tampa Division of the Middle District of Florida, and assisted in writing court decisions in insurance matters and other disputes.Upon returning to private practice in 2002, Kristi knew she wanted to represent the public and help associations, businesses and families recover from disasters.  She forces insurers to handle claims, quickly, properly and fairly so her clients can get their lives, communities and businesses back to normal as soon as possible.

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Language

English

Contact

Insurance Recovery Law7477 Dr MLK Jr St NSaint Petersburg, FL, 33702

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Reviews

Brendan Garry
May 24, 2016

I have just successfully completed a very prolonged and convoluted legal struggle with not just one but two insurance companies serving the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. My insurance company and a construction company refused to even consider compensating me for very severe damage to my condominium by the latter during an outside rehabilitation of the overall building. The direction of the battle with both changed drastically when, on a recommendation, I contacted Attorney Kristin Demers-Crowell at Christopher Ligori & Associates, Attorneys at Law, in Tampa, FL. Attorney Demers-Crowell and my relationship started with a long phone conversation during which she patiently and carefully listened to the facts of the case as I saw them. At the end of this phone conversation I felt sure that I was dealing with a serious, very knowledgeable, experienced, empathetic and polished professional. She gave me a list of items she required to allow fuller digestion of the facts and already in my mind’s eye I could see her sleeves being rolled up to do battle on my behalf. The battle with my insurance company took a couple of years to win. During the maneuverings to limit the insurance company’s liabilities by their legal team at depositions, mediation and in written correspondence I was absolutely amazed by the cool, solid & knowledge based responses and demands by my unruffled attorney. I will at this point just say that we had a very good win. The latter could even be better described as a “win-win” because as part of the settlement with the insurance company she was able to prevail on them to allow us follow their subrogation claim on the builders insurance which resulted in further compensation for my damages. I am extremely grateful to Attorney Demers-Crowell for standing by me for a prolonged period of time against two behemoths of the insurance industry. Her knowledge, approach and tenacity won the battle. Her thoughtful and reassuring approach kept me calm throughout the ordeal. Brendan Garry MD Boston MA.

Peter
November 30, 2015

On multiple occasions our the insurance company for our home rejected our claims for the damage a sink hole had caused. Thankfully, Kristin Demers-Crowell stepped in and took charge of an incredibly frustrating process that had been strung out almost two decades. Within 4 months of her taking over my wife and I received a settlement check for the damage associated with the sink hole that enabled us to repair the our home. Without her expert guidance and professional help with a top notch geologist there is little question we would never have received a settlement from our insurance company. Suffice it to say Kristin Demers-Crowell was both efficient and incredibly effective and we are delighted to provide an unqualified recommendation.

anonymous
June 28, 2014

Several years ago, my house was burglarized. Mrs. Demers-Crowell provided guidance and advice as I gathered documentation of the items that were stolen in order to submit them to my insurance company. She was the perfect combination of comforting and realistic regarding what I should expect during the difficult process. Thanks to Mrs. Demers-Crowell, it is my belief that I was able to receive more money from my insurance company than I ever would have had I not consulted her. I will be forever grateful to her and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a lawyer's services.

Brendan Garry
May 24, 2016

I have just successfully completed a very prolonged and convoluted legal struggle with not just one but two insurance companies serving the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. My insurance company and a construction company refused to even consider compensating me for very severe damage to my condominium by the latter during an outside rehabilitation of the overall building. The direction of the battle with both changed drastically when, on a recommendation, I contacted Attorney Kristin Demers-Crowell at Christopher Ligori & Associates, Attorneys at Law, in Tampa, FL. Attorney Demers-Crowell and my relationship started with a long phone conversation during which she patiently and carefully listened to the facts of the case as I saw them. At the end of this phone conversation I felt sure that I was dealing with a serious, very knowledgeable, experienced, empathetic and polished professional. She gave me a list of items she required to allow fuller digestion of the facts and already in my mind’s eye I could see her sleeves being rolled up to do battle on my behalf. The battle with my insurance company took a couple of years to win. During the maneuverings to limit the insurance company’s liabilities by their legal team at depositions, mediation and in written correspondence I was absolutely amazed by the cool, solid & knowledge based responses and demands by my unruffled attorney. I will at this point just say that we had a very good win. The latter could even be better described as a “win-win” because as part of the settlement with the insurance company she was able to prevail on them to allow us follow their subrogation claim on the builders insurance which resulted in further compensation for my damages. I am extremely grateful to Attorney Demers-Crowell for standing by me for a prolonged period of time against two behemoths of the insurance industry. Her knowledge, approach and tenacity won the battle. Her thoughtful and reassuring approach kept me calm throughout the ordeal. Brendan Garry MD Boston MA.

Peter
November 30, 2015

On multiple occasions our the insurance company for our home rejected our claims for the damage a sink hole had caused. Thankfully, Kristin Demers-Crowell stepped in and took charge of an incredibly frustrating process that had been strung out almost two decades. Within 4 months of her taking over my wife and I received a settlement check for the damage associated with the sink hole that enabled us to repair the our home. Without her expert guidance and professional help with a top notch geologist there is little question we would never have received a settlement from our insurance company. Suffice it to say Kristin Demers-Crowell was both efficient and incredibly effective and we are delighted to provide an unqualified recommendation.

anonymous
June 28, 2014

Several years ago, my house was burglarized. Mrs. Demers-Crowell provided guidance and advice as I gathered documentation of the items that were stolen in order to submit them to my insurance company. She was the perfect combination of comforting and realistic regarding what I should expect during the difficult process. Thanks to Mrs. Demers-Crowell, it is my belief that I was able to receive more money from my insurance company than I ever would have had I not consulted her. I will be forever grateful to her and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a lawyer's services.

Brendan Garry
May 24, 2016

I have just successfully completed a very prolonged and convoluted legal struggle with not just one but two insurance companies serving the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. My insurance company and a construction company refused to even consider compensating me for very severe damage to my condominium by the latter during an outside rehabilitation of the overall building. The direction of the battle with both changed drastically when, on a recommendation, I contacted Attorney Kristin Demers-Crowell at Christopher Ligori & Associates, Attorneys at Law, in Tampa, FL. Attorney Demers-Crowell and my relationship started with a long phone conversation during which she patiently and carefully listened to the facts of the case as I saw them. At the end of this phone conversation I felt sure that I was dealing with a serious, very knowledgeable, experienced, empathetic and polished professional. She gave me a list of items she required to allow fuller digestion of the facts and already in my mind’s eye I could see her sleeves being rolled up to do battle on my behalf. The battle with my insurance company took a couple of years to win. During the maneuverings to limit the insurance company’s liabilities by their legal team at depositions, mediation and in written correspondence I was absolutely amazed by the cool, solid & knowledge based responses and demands by my unruffled attorney. I will at this point just say that we had a very good win. The latter could even be better described as a “win-win” because as part of the settlement with the insurance company she was able to prevail on them to allow us follow their subrogation claim on the builders insurance which resulted in further compensation for my damages. I am extremely grateful to Attorney Demers-Crowell for standing by me for a prolonged period of time against two behemoths of the insurance industry. Her knowledge, approach and tenacity won the battle. Her thoughtful and reassuring approach kept me calm throughout the ordeal. Brendan Garry MD Boston MA.

Peter
November 30, 2015

On multiple occasions our the insurance company for our home rejected our claims for the damage a sink hole had caused. Thankfully, Kristin Demers-Crowell stepped in and took charge of an incredibly frustrating process that had been strung out almost two decades. Within 4 months of her taking over my wife and I received a settlement check for the damage associated with the sink hole that enabled us to repair the our home. Without her expert guidance and professional help with a top notch geologist there is little question we would never have received a settlement from our insurance company. Suffice it to say Kristin Demers-Crowell was both efficient and incredibly effective and we are delighted to provide an unqualified recommendation.

anonymous
June 28, 2014

Several years ago, my house was burglarized. Mrs. Demers-Crowell provided guidance and advice as I gathered documentation of the items that were stolen in order to submit them to my insurance company. She was the perfect combination of comforting and realistic regarding what I should expect during the difficult process. Thanks to Mrs. Demers-Crowell, it is my belief that I was able to receive more money from my insurance company than I ever would have had I not consulted her. I will be forever grateful to her and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a lawyer's services.