WSHB proudly announces that Alphonso Peets, a courtroom-tested trial lawyer with more than two decades of litigation experience, has joined the firm as a partner in its Boca Raton office.
Peets is a proven defender for companies facing high-exposure claims. His practice spans automobile, trucking, and transportation litigation; complex and mass-tort matters; products and premises liability; dispute resolution; and drug and medical device litigation. He has managed and resolved 200+ personal injury files, including slip/trip-and-fall, negligent security, and premises cases, and has devoted a significant portion of his career to catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions stemming from auto and trucking accidents. His clients range from Fortune 500 companies to mid-market and emerging businesses.
“Alphonso further strengthens our trial bench,” said Richard Singer, Boca Raton Managing Partner. “His command of complex, high-stakes litigation—particularly catastrophic loss, transportation, and product liability—adds immediate value for our clients across Florida and beyond.”
“I’m honored to join WSHB,” said Peets. “The firm’s trial culture, collaborative approach, and client focus align perfectly with my practice. I look forward to partnering with our clients to drive efficient, winning results.”
Peets proven track record in handling complex, high-stakes litigation, from catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases to large-scale transportation and product liability matters makes him an invaluable addition to our Boca Raton office. Added managing partner Stewart Reid, “his experience will not only strengthen our trial team but also provide tremendous value to our clients across Florida and beyond."
Peets earned his B.A. from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, where he distinguished himself as a moot court champion. He is admitted to practice in Florida.
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