Debra P. Klauber

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Debra Potter Klauber is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office. Debbie collaborates with trial counsel and our medical experts on strategic issues, conducts extensive research and prepares complex motions throughout the litigation and in preparation for trial. She also handles all interlocutory and final appeals throughout the state. Debbie also serves as the firm’s in-house resource on the latest legal developments, providing ongoing updates on significant or noteworthy decisions in the state and federal courts.

Debbie is the author of the column “Case Law Update,” published by the Broward County Bar Association’s Barrister magazine. Her column reports on notable case and trial trends throughout Florida. Visit https://www.hpslegal.com/legal-updates/ to access an archive of this content reformatted for the HPS website.

Due to the depth of her expertise, Debbie also provides in-house presentations on legal issues relating to expert witnesses, litigation strategies and the benefits of trial support, including presentations to medical students and residents on the legal issues they are likely to encounter in their practice.

Debbie is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, teaching Medical Malpractice to second- and third-year law students.

Affiliations

  • Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law
  • Past Member, The Florida Bar, Appellate Court Rules Committee
  • Past Member, The Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules Committee
  • Past Member, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Grievance Committees
  • Former Co-Chair, Broward County Bar Association, Appellate Section
  • Former Board Member, Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Section
  • Former Board Member/Treasurer, Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association
  • Member, Florida Lawyer’s Network, Fort Lauderdale Chapter

Community and Civic Organizations

  • Leadership Broward, Class XX
  • Women Leading Broward, Class V
  • Women Leading Broward Facilitator, Class VI
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, South Florida Advisory Board
  • Secretary, Per4orm Family Foundation
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Team Swoop Youth Basketball Academy, Inc.
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Women of Tomorrow

Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD (1995, )
  • University of Florida, BSBA – Finance (1992)

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Recent Cases

$4,500,000 - Diagnosis Error

Settlement on behalf of our client who did not receive timely medication in the Emergency Department to treat an evolving stroke, which left him with permanent injuries and neurologic deficits. The doctors and nurses involved failed to correctly diagnose his true condition and failed to administer clot-busting medication in a timely manner. 

The claim was amicably resolved with all medical providers and their insurance companies prior to a lawsuit being filed.

$1.625 - Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Our 67-year-old client faced serious complications following hernia repair surgery. During recovery, he needed breathing and oxygen support. However, the physician chose an inappropriate method of respiratory support, opting for a mask with forced airway pressure instead of intubation. This misstep resulted in a tear in the client's esophagus, which the surgery had already weakened. Consequently, our client suffered catastrophic health issues, underwent additional surgery, and fortunately survived. 

Bar Admission

  • Florida Bar (1995)
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Florida

Professional Associations

"Mr. Johnson, it was a pleasure working with you on our son’s case, which you accepted to work on when many others refused to take on, as it was a difficult case. You were sincere in advising and working with us every step of the way. You got us a good settlement, which we were very pleased with. Thanks again from all of us."

V. Bharat

"I was impressed by Mr. Nick’s expertise. He called me to advise that he would be handling my mother’s case, and in just a couple of months, it was settled beyond what she was expecting. Mr. Nick served with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result. His service is absolutely exemplary, and the staff is also professional. Mr. Nick is highly recommended."

B. Bennett

Amanda Wright has been the most informative, professional, and supportive attorney throughout the entire process of our case. My respect towards her and the firm she represents, my case has always been addressed by “Our Case” and not “Your Case.” Attention to detail has superseded all expectations and experience of attorneys in choosing the right one for me.

I retained Ms. Amanda during the most difficult time of my entire transportation career. She showed attention to detail during the most sensitive time not only towards me but the other party involved as well. She assisted me during my affidavits and representation with law enforcement and has continued to do so, to date.

She was readily available to answer voicemails, email correspondence, and provided the most understandable of explanations pertaining to legal matters.

Thank you for your continued assistance and I would highly recommend Ms. Amanda, along with Osborne & Francis LLC.

Ramone W.

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your firm's representation of my daughter Willow P. Ms. Amanda Wright was the attorney assigned to our case and we could not have been more grateful for her diligent and skillful representation of Willow.

My sister is Mr. J. Gerard Stranch's paralegal (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC) and of course, I reached out to her for recommendations. Mr. Stranch recommended we contact your firm.

We contacted your office based upon the recommendation and your staff immediately did the intake of our case and assigned us Ms. Wright - I believe the most compassionate and caring attorney I have ever encountered. Ms. Amanda Wright was everything you could possibly ask for. Not only did she actually care, she gave us her personal cell phone number and assured us that no question was too small to ask. She kept us informed during every step of the process and she helped me (as a mother) through all the scary things this brings with it. She knew the best doctors to recommend and it was always her highest priority that my daughter was well taken care of and received the care she needed.

I never had to deal with having to leave messages and waiting to hear back since we had direct access to Ms. Wright. She handled everything so professionally and has become very dear to our family. This didn't feel like a legal transaction - we felt like she was taking care of us as if we were family. She cared so much even though this was a small case. She always asked how things were going outside of the case as well and spoke to my daughter personally. I don't think you can find a better personal injury attorney. She used to work for major insurance companies so she knows their tactics and was always a step ahead of them. She is a pro in knowing what insurance coverages to have and also advised us on this. I feel like I'm better prepared for the world as she also helped us obtain the needed coverage going forward to feel peace of mind for unplanned events.

Sandy P.

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