Tom Dukes specializes in medical malpractice defense, however Mr. Dukes has tried a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, automobile negligence, civil fraud and civil negligence. He is also a frequent lecturer and writer on trial and litigation-related topics. In this episode David discusses work ethics, working hard, the legal practice as an adversarial business, managing a law practice, qualities and the practices and mindsets of the best defense lawyers.

Tom Dukes has been with the firm since receiving his Juris Doctorate. Mr. Dukes concentrates his practice in the area of medical malpractice defense. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.A. 1981) and the University of Florida College of Law (J.D. 1984). In 1984, he was admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In 1993, he was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.