Schefer Petric & Simpson

What Schefer Petric & Simpson does

Schefer Petric & Simpson is a Florida-based insurance defense law firm founded in 2020 that provides workers' compensation defense services exclusively within the state. The firm represents employers, insurance carriers, self-insureds, servicing agents, third-party administrators, PEOs, and public sector employers, with particular depth in first responder presumption cases (Florida Statutes 112.18, 112.1815, and 112.1816), exposure/toxic substance claims, third-party subrogation, coverage disputes, and workers' compensation fraud defense.

The firm fields approximately 12 attorneys across two offices—West Palm Beach (headquarters) and Davie—collectively providing over 75 years of combined workers' compensation defense experience. The three founding partners (Alison J. Schefer, Christian Petric, Daniel J. Simpson) and three additional partners (Kelly Schaet, Nicole Roero, Stacie Barnes) anchor the practice, supported by senior associates, associates, and recent 2024 hires. The underlying technology consists of standard law firm practice management systems; the firm operates no proprietary technology platform, AI capabilities, or software products.

The business model is professional services: hourly-rate and flat-fee legal engagements billed to insurance carriers, governmental entities, and employer clients, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market combines direct client engagement through the two offices, a recurring free educational seminar program (case law updates, heart and lung presumption, PTSD, exposure claims), and digital re-marketing via Google and social channels. The firm is privately held as a partnership, with no external investment, funding rounds, or parent company affiliation disclosed.

Name

Schefer Petric & Simpson

Legal name

Schefer Petric & Simpson

Website

https://spslawyers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schefer Petric & Simpson is a Florida insurance defense law firm providing workers' compensation defense services to employers, insurance carriers, TPAs, self-insureds, and public sector employers across the state, with particular specialization in first responder presumption cases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Defense Legal Services

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Workers compensation defense
• Insurance defense law
• First responder defense
• Workers comp fraud
• Third party subrogation

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Workers' Compensation Defense: Professional legal services billed to employers, carriers, self-insureds, and servicing agents for defense of workers' compensation claims. Services include case handling from discovery through mediation and final hearing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schefer Petric & Simpson is a Florida insurance defense law firm that provides legal representation to employers, insurance carriers, self-insureds, servicing agents, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation matters. The firm handles cases from discovery through mediation and final hearing, with specialized practice areas including first responder presumption cases, exposure/toxic substance claims, coverage disputes, and workers' compensation fraud defense. The firm operates statewide in Florida with offices in West Palm Beach and Davie.

Product overview

Schefer Petric & Simpson is a Florida insurance defense law firm offering a unified suite of workers' compensation defense services. The core offering is Workers' Compensation Defense for employers, carriers, self-insureds, and servicing agents. This is supported by specialized practice areas including First Responders Presumption Defense (covering Heart and Lung Bill and cancer presumption cases), Third Party Subrogation, Exposure Claims Defense, Coverage Issues Defense, and Workers' Compensation Fraud Defense. The firm also offers Workers' Compensation Seminars on various educational topics. The practice is statewide in Florida, with offices in West Palm Beach and Davie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workers' Compensation Defense Legal defense services for employers, carriers, self-insureds, and servicing agents in workers' compensation cases, employing a team approach from discovery through mediation and final hearing.
• First Responders Presumption Defense Defense of first responder claims under Florida Statute 112.18 (Heart and Lung Bill), including cardiac claims, psychiatric/PTSD claims under Florida Statute 112.1815(5) and (6), and cancer presumption for firefighters under Florida Statute 112.1816.
• Third Party Subrogation Identification and protection of third-party liens in Circuit Court, working to maximize lien recoveries for employers and carriers.
• Exposure Claims Defense Defense of claims involving alleged exposure to toxic substances under Florida Statute 440.02, obtaining necessary evidence to challenge whether claimants can meet their burden of proof.
• Coverage Issues Defense Defense of cases involving complex contractor/subcontractor/independent contractor coverage issues, navigating nuanced legal requirements for optimal results.
• Workers' Compensation Fraud Defense Aggressive identification of fraud in workers' compensation claims using Florida Statutes 440.09(4) and 440.105 to successfully deny claims when fraud is present.
• Workers' Compensation Seminars Educational seminars on workers' compensation topics including Case Law Update, Heart and Lung Presumption, Adjuster Deposition Preparation, Exposure Claims, PTSD and First Responders, Medical/Nervous Injuries, and Special Requirements of Compensability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 first responder cases successfully defended
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cole, Scott & Kissane: Florida-headquartered insurance defense firm with extensive workers' compensation defense practice serving carriers, employers, and governmental entities statewide. Directly comparable as a Florida insurance defense specialist.
• Kelley Kronenberg: Fort Lauderdale-headquartered insurance defense and civil litigation firm with a dedicated workers' compensation defense practice serving carriers, employers, and self-insureds across Florida. Directly comparable in FL WC defense market.
• Roig Lawyers: Florida-based insurance defense firm with workers' compensation defense practice serving carriers, employers, and governmental entities. Directly comparable as a Florida-headquartered defense firm with WC specialization.
• Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo & Cohen: Florida-based insurance defense firm with significant workers' compensation defense practice representing employers, carriers, and TPAs. Directly comparable in FL WC defense market and customer segments.
• Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig: Florida-based insurance defense firm with a strong workers' compensation practice representing carriers and self-insureds. Directly comparable in FL WC defense with similar client mix and practice focus.
• Conroy Simberg: Florida-based insurance defense firm with a substantial workers' compensation defense practice serving carriers, employers, and TPAs statewide. Directly comparable as a Florida WC defense specialist with similar carrier client base.

Broad incumbents

• Marshall Dennehey: National insurance defense firm with substantial Florida presence and a large workers' compensation defense practice. Comparable in WC defense work, but operates as a much larger, multi-state incumbent with broader service portfolio.
• Chartwell Law Offices: Insurance defense firm with Florida presence offering workers' compensation defense among a broader insurance coverage portfolio. Comparable in WC defense practice, though operates as a larger multi-state incumbent.
• Litchfield Cavo: National insurance defense firm with Florida offices providing workers' compensation defense among other insurance coverage lines. Comparable in FL WC defense but with broader geographic and practice footprint.
• Hinshaw & Culbertson: National insurance defense firm with Florida offices offering workers' compensation defense among a broader insurance services portfolio. Comparable in WC defense but as part of a much wider practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SPSLawyers
• Instagraminstagram.com/spslawyers
• Xtwitter.com/spslawyers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schefer-petric-simpson

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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