Florida Injury Trial Attorney Timothy C. Felice

Timothy C. Felice is a top-rated personal injury attorney and the founder of Felice Trial Attorneys - Florida Injury Law Firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. With a reputation for tenacity and compassion, Tim has dedicated his career to fighting for individuals and families whose lives have been upended by serious injuries or wrongful death. His firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, negligent security claims, and workplace accidents.

Tim’s passion for justice goes beyond the courtroom. He has recovered over $70 million for injured clients, securing life-changing verdicts and settlements. As a trusted resource for other attorneys, Tim frequently litigates and brings to trial cases referred by some of the largest personal injury firms in Florida. His accolades include selection to Super Lawyers and membership in elite organizations like the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognizing his track record of multi-million-dollar recoveries.

Born in New Rochelle, NY, and raised in Hopewell Junction, Tim moved to Florida in 1999, seeking warmer weather and new opportunities. After earning his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Florida Atlantic University in 2001, he graduated from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in 2004 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005. Today, he is licensed to practice in all Florida State courts, as well as federal district and appellate courts.

Tim is a dedicated family man, living in Palm Beach Gardens with his wife Jessica, their three children, and their beloved six dogs. Outside of his practice, he actively contributes to the legal community as a board member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association and as a nationally sought-after trial instructor. He is currently spearheading the development of a state-of-the-art courtroom at his office, designed to train the next generation of trial attorneys in the art and science of litigation.

For Tim, personal injury law is more than just a career—it’s a calling. “Fighting for injury victims and their families is something I was born to do,” he says. “Helping people rebuild their lives after tragedy is the most rewarding work I can imagine.”

Trial Attorney E. Paul Dozois

Paul is a dedicated trial lawyer at Felice Trial Attorneys - Florida Injury Law Firm, where he focuses on advocating for individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. His legal practice encompasses a wide range of personal injury cases, including wrongful death, auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, premises liability claims, and workplace injuries.

A Florida native, Paul earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Florida, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. After a brief stint in the financial sector, he pursued his passion for law by enrolling at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2011, earning distinctions such as the Outstanding Achievement Award in pro bono work and the prestigious “Book Award” in Trial Practice, recognizing his top performance in trial advocacy. Later that year, Paul was admitted to the Florida Bar and began his legal career.

Paul’s early experience came as a criminal prosecutor with the 13th Judicial Circuit in Tampa, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience, trying a range of serious cases from DUI with bodily injury to felony battery and attempted murder. During this time, he discovered his passion for representing victims and fighting for justice on their behalf.

In 2015, Paul transitioned to civil litigation, joining one of Florida’s largest defense firms. There, he handled cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises liability, and automobile accidents. He also worked as an in-house litigation attorney for a major automobile insurance company, where he further honed his legal skills and gained firsthand insight into how insurance companies approach personal injury claims.

Since joining Felice Trial Attorneys - Florida Injury Law Firm, Paul has leveraged his extensive background to achieve outstanding outcomes for his clients. His goal is to hold negligent parties accountable and secure the maximum compensation for those who have been injured. Paul is deeply committed to the pursuit of civil justice and works tirelessly to ensure his clients’ voices are heard.

When he’s not in the courtroom, Paul enjoys spending time with his family and being active in the South Florida community. He currently lives in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife and two children.

Attorney Dorothy Clay Sims

Dorothy Clay Sims is a distinguished attorney, author, and legal educator with a career defined by advocacy, groundbreaking legal work, and a passion for justice. Widely recognized for her expertise in exposing deceptive expert witness testimony, Sims has built an international reputation as a sought-after speaker, accomplished author, and skilled trial lawyer.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Sarasota, Florida, Sims grew up in a family with deep ties to public service and the legal profession. She is the daughter of Benham Sims Jr., a Southern Bell employee, and Dorothy Brown, a Head Start teacher. Her grandfather, John Y. Brown Sr., was a prominent civil rights advocate and Kentucky politician, while her uncle, John Y. Brown Jr., served as Kentucky’s governor. This legacy of public advocacy and leadership shaped her commitment to justice.

After earning her law degree, Sims began her career representing injured workers in North Florida, where she co-founded and chaired Florida Workers’ Advocates, the state’s only organization dedicated to injured worker advocacy. Her leadership earned her election as the first female president of the Florida Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section in 1999, and she remains a lifetime emeritus member. From 2003 to 2004, she also served as president of the Marion County Bar Association.

Sims’s legal work soon expanded to focus on challenging expert testimony, an area where she has become a nationally recognized authority. She is the author of Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors, a best-selling legal treatise that quickly went into reprint due to high demand. She has also co-authored Litigating Minor Impact Soft Tissue Cases, published by Thomson Reuters, and has written extensively for Trial Magazine, The Champion, and other prominent legal publications. Her work includes children’s books aimed at helping children understand and cope with the challenges faced by injured parents, which she offers for free to families in need.

Dorothy has delivered over 350 lectures on legal and medical issues across the United States and internationally, with engagements in Paris, France; Jaipur, India; and Kyoto, Japan. Her media appearances include The Wall Street Journal, Time, The Piers Morgan Show, On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, Voice of America, and In Session.

At Felice Trial Attorneys, Sims’s deep experience and strategic insights bring invaluable strength to the firm’s mission of securing justice for injury victims. Her proven ability to dismantle questionable expert testimony, combined with her commitment to mentoring fellow attorneys and sharing her knowledge, enhances the firm’s ability to handle complex personal injury cases.

Outside of the courtroom, Sims remains active in the legal community and is dedicated to public service. She continues to serve as an inspiration to colleagues and clients alike, working tirelessly to ensure that injured individuals and their families receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

Medical Consultant Dr. Oregon Hunter

Dr. Oregon K. Hunter, MD, is a medical doctor licensed in California with prior practice experience in Florida and Hawaii. With decades of expertise, Dr. Hunter plays a vital role in helping attorneys uncover inaccuracies and misrepresentations in defense medical expert reports by meticulously evaluating the science and facts presented.

Throughout his career, Dr. Hunter has delivered hundreds of national and international presentations, demonstrating the proper way defense experts should conduct physical exams. He has even conducted live physical exams on audience members to illustrate correct procedures. After reviewing 300 cases involving defense exam videos and corresponding reports, he authored a landmark article based on 20 consecutive cases, concluding that none of the reports accurately reflected the actual examinations — even when doctors knew they were being recorded.

Dr. Hunter’s extensive qualifications and accomplishments include:

• Co-authoring the Florida Impairment Guide and other publications.
• Directing a brain injury program in Hawaii and treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and spinal injuries for over 40 years.
• Serving as president of the Florida Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and having internationally published research.
• Acting as a medical consultant in notable legal cases, including providing pro bono assistance in high-profile trials.
• Delivering seminars and presentations worldwide, including in India, Japan, Canada, Cuba, and across the U.S.

Dr. Hunter also holds certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Pain Management, in addition to being a former fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

How Dr. Hunter Strengthens Case Strategies

Dr. Hunter’s expertise enhances litigation support in multiple ways:

1. Exposing Misleading Defense Exams
   By reviewing videotapes and audiotapes of defense medical exams, Dr. Hunter analyzes and highlights where opposing experts may have misrepresented facts or findings. His evaluations often take just 2-4 hours and include detailed analyses with footnoted resources that attorneys can use to challenge the defense’s narrative.
2. Redlining Defense Reports
   Dr. Hunter can convert defense expert reports into editable formats and insert comments, exhibits, and medical references to expose flaws. This allows attorneys to clearly see where the defense expert’s conclusions are unsupported.
3. Deposition Assistance as a Non-Testifying Consultant
   Dr. Hunter can attend depositions remotely, providing real-time feedback through instant messaging. He flags inaccuracies in the defense expert’s testimony, researches any medical references on the spot, and sends attorneys relevant materials during the deposition.
4. Conducting Research on Damages and Causation
   When defense experts make blanket statements — such as claiming that low-speed crashes cannot cause disc herniations — Dr. Hunter quickly provides authoritative references to refute such claims during depositions.
5. Supporting Attorneys During Mediation
   Dr. Hunter can remotely attend mediations to explain complex medical issues, strengthening the plaintiff’s position by providing clear, evidence-based arguments.
6. Participating in Mock Trials
   Dr. Hunter can also role-play as defense expert during mock trials, either live or remotely, to help attorneys prepare for trial by anticipating and countering defense strategies.

Dr. Hunter’s ability to swiftly uncover inaccuracies, provide critical insights, and support attorneys with real-time research and expert analysis makes him a powerful asset in challenging defense experts and bolstering injury claims. His unique combination of medical expertise, legal insight, and decades of experience enhances the mission of delivering effective legal representation and achieving justice for injury victims.

Dr. Hunter does not, and will not, practice medicine in connection with this process.