Brian McClain, Insurance Attorney in Orlando, Florida
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death · 4.8/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Orlando, FL
Practicing insurance in Orlando since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4.8 ★
- 3 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Brian McClain is an attorney based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. Brian has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
- Based in
- Orlando, FL
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · Wrongful Death
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death matters from Orlando, FL.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Brian McClain: Brian McClain is an attorney based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. Brian has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brian McClain
Brian concentrates on insurance, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Insurance cases in Orlando, Florida
Brian takes insurance matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Orlando, Florida
Brian takes personal injury matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Orlando, Florida
Brian takes wrongful death matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brian McClain — Over 31 years of Florida insurance experience
Brian McClain is an attorney based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. Brian has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Brian McClain was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 30, 1969. After graduating with honors and as a member of the Golden Key National Honors Society from Indiana University's School of Business with a bachelors of science degree in Marketing, Brian moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University on scholarship. In 1995, he graduated from law school cum laude and as the recipient of several Corpus Juris Secundum Book Awards from the University, was admitted to the practice of law, and moved to Orlando.
After moving to Orlando, Mr. McClain worked with, and became a Partner at a prestigious Orlando law firm where his law practice concentrated on the areas of personal injury defense and music entertainment law. In early 2007, Mr. McClain decided to apply the knowledge and vast experience he gained while defending insurance companies and their insureds toward representing those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. For that reason, he left his prior firm and joined Morgan & Morgan, P.A. as head of the Insurance Dispute Department in Florida.
Mr. McClain currently represents people who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. In addition to his personal injury practice, he still takes great pleasure in representing world renowned musicians, songwriters, producers and managers in the music entertainment industry.
Mr. McClain has been honored with the prestigious “AV rating” by Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent national publication in the legal field. This rating is based upon evaluations by other lawyers in our state, and is the highest ranking attainable by an attorney for ability and ethics in the practice of law. It is a distinction reserved for a select few in the legal community.
News & Insights
Fla. Jury Hits Progressive With $2.7M Verdict Over Car Crash
Morgan & Morgan Lawyers Describe the Litigation Strategy Behind a $2M Florida Jury Verdict
In 1 of First Jury Trials Since Pandemic, Morgan & Morgan Lawyers Win $120M Verdict
Fla. Jury Awards $120M To Man Paralyzed In Truck Crash
Jury awards $120M in GRU crash that left man paralyzed
Recent Wins
Plaintiff v. Soho WP, LLC and BE-1 Concepts Holdings, LLC $644,751,855 Slip and Fall 2026
Jacob T. Rodgers v. City of Gainesville $120,000,000 Car Accident 2021
Hurley v. John Mina $20,839,757 Motorcycle Accident 2023
Private Settlement $10,000,000 Wrongful Death 2021
Camilo, Juan vs. Persons, Rex $9,378,730 Car Accident 2025
Jane Doe v. Anonymous Pharmacy $4,962,600 Medical Malpractice 2019
Stacee Janish vs. Bonnie Shelton and Eric Shelton $4,305,492 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2023
Aldace and Suzie Turner v. Piney Branch Motors d/b/a Allied Trailers $3,850,000 Personal Injury 2018
Bryan Griggs v. Per Henrick Jensen $3,300,000 Car Accident 2020
Sandoval Jr, Jose v. State Farm $3,237,500 Car Accident 2021
Mahaffey v. Hitchcock $3,189,200 Car Accident 2014
Gail Hartman v. Zaxby's $3,100,000 Personal Injury 2019
Steve Sallies v. The First Liberty Insurance Corporation $3,040,285 Car Accident 2021
Abdulhakim, Jennah vs. Mihailescu, Gheorghe and Zekelman Industries, I $3,036,000 Car Accident 2023
Hernandez v. The Takata Trust Fund $3,000,000 Defective Airbag Lawsuit, Product Liability 2025
Client v. CarMax Auto Superstores $2,910,565 Personal Injury 2018
Confidential Settlement $2,500,000 Car Accident 2021
Thompson v. Fouts $2,500,000 Car Accident 2021
Sebastian Wojcik vs. Countryside Prop. Maint., LLC $2,439,833 Car Accident 2018
Alderman, Mary v. Progressive American Insurance Company $2,300,000 Car Accident 2024
Clemons v. Shelton Trucking Services $2,100,000 Trucking Accident 2021
R_L Sales, LLC, a Utah Limited Liability Company v. J. Michael Hoce $2,047,800 Product Liability 2019
J. Michael Hoce v. RL Sales $2,000,000 Product Liability 2018
David W. Vandewater vs. The Yard Stop Garden Center Inc., A Florida Profit Corporation $1,657,052 Slip and Fall 2018
Van Tuin, Willem vs. State Farm (UM) $1,432,806 Car Accident 2023
Murrell, Lisa Baird vs. RTC Drywall $1,304,000 Car Accident 2023
Timothy Hajdasz v. Magic Burgers, LLC $1,200,000 Slip and Fall 2020
Teresa Hulasyia-Mahadeo vs. Elaine Rodriguez & Henry Rodriguez $1,100,916 Car Accident 2017
Hendrick, John v. Eason & Sitech North & Central FL $1,100,000 Car Accident 2019
Teresa Hulasiya-Mahadeo v. Elaine Rodriguez and Henry Rodriguez $1,100,000 Car Accident 2017
Mary Slaughter v. Quiles and First Liberty Insurance Co. $951,036 Car Accident 2017
Lall v. Allstate Indemnity Company $937,640 Car Accident 2019
Harmon v. Butler $878,662 Car Accident 2018
Stacey A. Exley v. Kenneth L. COX, II and Ken Cox, LLC $858,377 Car Accident 2021
Shanks v. Mercury Insurance $680,000 Car Accident 2021
Carpenter v. State Farm $678,850 Car Accident 2017
Robin Hillerman v. John M. Quinones and Federal Express Corporation $647,000 Car Accident 2022
Ward, Candice vs. Morris, Harry $500,000 Car Accident 2022
Marcel Von Blon v. Kimberly Carpenter $391,346 Car Accident 2022
Brody Gunther v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Association $376,845 Car Accident 2022
Vivienne Hunt v. Walmart Stores East, LP $355,799 Slip and Fall 2019
Albertus Van Hagen v. Allstate $332,000 Car Accident 2017
Glenn Poczik v. Avalon Park Property Owners Association, Inc., and Hudsons Liquidators, LLC $299,637 Slip and Fall 2019
Lillie v. Lake County $286,000 Slip and Fall 2012
Diana George-Foreman v. Anthony Michael Gabriel $267,553 Car Accident 2017
Workman v. City of Orlando $265,000 Slip and Fall 2011
Tweed v. State Farm $264,000 Car Accident 2015
Alexander, Brandi v. Santafe Overhead Doors, LLC $250,000 Car Accident 2022
Gunst v. 7-11 $244,000 Car Accident 2014
Gerald Vanlandeghem v. All For One Gas Service, Inc. $238,000 Slip and Fall 2018
Jimmie Head v. Best Restaurant Grill, LLC $215,000 Personal Injury 2018
Knox v. Citizens Property Insurance Co. $209,000 Insurance Claims 2011
Kvassay v. Bosgraaf $175,779 Car Accident 2009
Cunningham v. State Farm $165,000 Car Accident 2015
Bernier v. State Farm $145,000 Car Accident 2012
Jhones Gonzalez v. Michelle Waldman $139,212 Car Accident 2019
Eaglen, William V. Woodward, Carol $130,000 Car Accident 2022
Crowley v. State Farm $111,482 Insurance Claims 2011
Payne v. Orange County $100,000 Slip and Fall 2013
Felden Hudson v. Right Fuel Food Store, Inc. $91,545 Slip and Fall 2017
Bright v. Security National Insurance Company $90,000 Insurance Claims 2008
Toner v. Florida Hospital $85,000 Slip and Fall 2010
Joyce Byrd v. Franklin Brickey $75,000 Car Accident 2018
Odell v. Florida Peninsula Ins. Co. $71,000 Insurance Claims 2010
Myrtice Jackson v. City of Orlando $70,544 Slip and Fall 2018
Fetzer v. State Farm $57,500 Insurance Claims 2010
Victoria Paradiso, As Parent and Natural Guardian of J.F., a minor, v. Orange County, Florida $51,442 Slip and Fall 2017
McCray v. GEICO $50,000 Insurance Claims 2010
Donald Davis v. Jason and David Moore $47,000 Car Accident 2017
McCoy v. IMT Village Lakes Phase 1 Apartments $45,000 Slip and Fall 2010
Hathaway v. State Farm $38,450 Car Accident 2011
How Brian handles insurance matters
Brian McClain is an AV-rated Florida attorney with decades of experience in personal injury and entertainment law. Brian McClain was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 30, 1969. After graduating with honors and as a member of the Golden Key National Honors Society from Indiana University's School of Business with a bachelors of science degree in Marketing, Brian moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida…
The kind of cases Brian takes
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and wrongful death matters in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Brian McClain's legal education and bar admissions
Nova Southeastern University J.D. cum laude Nova Southeastern University J.D. 1995 Law Review
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Indiana University B.S. Marketing Indiana University B.S. 1992 Kappa Sigma Golden Key National Honors Society Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Kappa Lamba Delta Honors Society Corpus Juris Secund
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Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Florida
1995 · ACTIVE
Brian studied at — in Nova Southeastern University J.D. cum laude Nova Southeastern University J.D. 1995 Law Review and — in Indiana University B.S. Marketing Indiana University B.S. 1992 Kappa Sigma Golden Key National Honors Society Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Kappa Lamba Delta Honors Society Corpus Juris Secund.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed — in Nova Southeastern University J.D. cum laude Nova Southeastern University J.D. 1995 Law Review and — in Indiana University B.S. Marketing Indiana University B.S. 1992 Kappa Sigma Golden Key National Honors Society Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Kappa Lamba Delta Honors Society Corpus Juris Secund. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Brian McClain
Brian has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Brian's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships: •Florida Bar Association •Orange County Bar Association •Entertainment & Sports Law Section of the Florida Bar
membership
Locations
Brian McClain's office in Orlando
Brian's primary office is at 20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1600, Orlando, FL, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Brian McClain — 4.8/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Brian. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Orlando.
4.8
3 client reviews
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How to hire Brian McClain — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Orlando, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian
Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brian McClain
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Orlando?
Brian is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new insurance clients right now?
Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Orlando, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Brian handles insurance matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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