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Practice Areas


Bar & Court Admissions


  • Florida, 1996
  • Montana, 2011
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit Michigan-- Federal Court

Education


  • Florida State University
    • J.D., with honors, 1996 
  • Westminster College
    • B.S., with honors, 1993

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Edmond E. Koester

Ed Koester is one of the firm’s shareholders.  His practice centers around his commitment to quality representation of his clients, excellence in work-product, and the determination to achieve the best outcome possible for his clients.  Mr. Koester has successfully litigated complex cases and in the process has won multi-million dollar judgments.  He is well known for his expert use of trial technology, having everything at his fingertips for instant display to the court and jury.

Mr. Koester concentrates his practice on complex matters and prides himself on his ability to present simple and concise arguments in the most complex of cases.  He is experienced in areas such as international arbitration, construction defect litigation, complex bankruptcy litigation, anti-trust work, unfair trade practice litigation, and fraud litigation.   He is also an accomplished appellate practitioner.  Mr. Koester’s practice is both national and international, as he has handled cases throughout the United States and has even recently handled an ICC arbitration trial in Barcelona, Spain.

Mr. Koester begins each representation with a careful analysis of the case and creates clear goals and objectives, and works diligently with his team to provide a clear and definitive path toward victory.  His core trial team consists of highly trained attorneys and paralegals who work together to provide a streamlined and efficient case presentation. 

Awards and Recognition

  • Named to Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine in 2011 

Professional Activities/Associations

  • The Florida Bar
  • Collier County Bar Association

Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations

  • Former Chairman, Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit
  • Former Director, Collier County Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court