Practice Areas
Industries
Education
- J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1967
- B.A., Columbia University, 1964
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- Florida State Courts
- Florida Supreme Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2009
Certified Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
Chambers USA, 2005-2009; listed as a leading Healthcare lawyer in Florida
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004-2008; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2009
President's Pro Bono Service Award for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, The Florida Bar, 2004
Proclamation from Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, 2004
Tobias Simon Pro Bono Award, conferred by Florida Supreme Court, 2004
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Quick Look
Edward M. Waller, Jr. practices in the areas of business litigation, class actions, health care litigation, lender liability, bankruptcy and creditors' rights generally.
Presentations and Publications
Publications
- "Class Communications, Class Actions and Derivative Suits," Author, The American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Winter 1999
- "Civility Codes," Author, The Professional Lawyer, Symposium Issue, 1996
- "Tactical Considerations in Preparing for Litigation," Author, The Practical Litigator, Vol. 1, No. 2, March 1990
- "Lender Liability in Florida," Author, National Business Institute, August 1989
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Chair, Standing Committee on Professionalism, 1995-1997; Budget Officer, 1996-2000; Council Member, 1989-1992; Chair, Commercial and Banking Litigation Committee, 1983-1987; Chair, Ethics and Professionalism Committee, 1992-1996; Co-Chair, National Institute; Emerging Theories of Lender Liability, Chair, Ethical Guidelines for Settlement Negotiations Special Project, Litigation Section; Chair, Business Law Section, Lender Liability Subcommittee, 1994-1996
- Bay Area Legal Services: President, 1999; President, 2006
- The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
- The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section, Executive Council; Health Law Section; Business Law Section; Bankruptcy/UCC Committee; Business Litigation Committee; Professionalism Committee
- Florida Senior Judge Review Board: Member
- Florida Supreme Court: Member; Commission on Professionalism; Chair, Judicial Subcommittee, 2004-2006
- Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association: President
- William Glenn Terrell Inn of Court: Master, Past President
Community Involvement
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Inc.
- Columbia University Alumni Club of Tampa Bay: President, 1990-1991
- Independent Day School: Board of Trustees
- Ivy League Club of Tampa Bay: President, 1992
- Tampa Bay Partnership: Member, Health Care Task Force
- Tampa Museum of Art: Secretary, Board of Trustees, 2006-present
- Trial by Jury at Florida State Fair: Chair, 1988
