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Greg K. Demers

Associate


Orlando Office

gdemers@balljanik.com
T: 407.902.2077
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Overview

Greg K. Demers is an associate in Ball Janik LLP’s Construction and Litigation practice groups. He represents residential, commercial, and public owners in construction disputes of all types, including construction, design, and product defect.

Mr. Demers has a strong work ethic and passion for service. Before attending law school, he served as a Heavy Machine Gunner in the Israeli Army’s Nahal Infantry Brigade, 932nd Battalion. Mr. Demers has continued his commitment to others through his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and OneBlood.

Prior to joining Ball Janik LLP, Mr. Demers assisted clients in construction disputes, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. This experience gives Mr. Demers a unique insight into various litigation strategies and pitfalls to avoid, and helps to obtain the best outcomes for clients.

Mr. Demers has a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. Mr. Demers attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While at the University of Florida, Mr. Demers was an Executive Research Editor of the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy; obtained a certificate of excellence for pro bono work and worked in the Family Law Clinic; and made the Dean’s List in fall of 2013 and 2015.

When he is not working or volunteering, Mr. Demers enjoys drumming, golfing, and rooting for UCF Football.

Education

  • J.D., 2016, University of Florida Levin College of Law
    • Journal of Law and Public Policy, Executive Research Editor
    • Trial Practice Teaching Assistant
    • James C. Adkins Jr. American
    • Inn of Court Member, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
  • B.S., Legal Studies, Minor in Business Administration, 2010, University of Central Florida

Honors

  • The Best Lawyers® in America: Ones to Watch list, 2021 – 2025

Admissions

  • Florida

Kelly Corcoran is an insurance coverage attorney focused on resolving complex insurance coverage disputes on behalf of individual and corporate policyholders in their pursuit to recover claims. He has significant experience in handling construction defect coverage issues involving commercial and residential buildings including apartment complexes, condominiums, and single-family homes, as well as other coverage issues involving personal injury and property damage claims. Mr. Corcoran was selected to the Florida Rising Stars list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016-2018. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Before joining Ball Janik LLP, Mr. Corcoran served as coverage counsel for several national insurers, in which he gained invaluable experience in understanding how insurance companies defend themselves in legal battles with claimants and policyholders. His experience includes litigating disputes arising under commercial, homeowners, automobile and general liability policies.

Mr. Corcoran has been involved with coverage issues ranging from improperly installed roofs, fire sprinkler systems, curtain wall systems, and post-tension cables to large multi-district litigation involving Chinese drywall and FEMA Formaldehyde Travel Trailers. Mr. Corcoran is well-versed in primary and excess insurance policies, policy interpretations, as well as insurance policies covering subcontractors and additional insureds. He has numerous published opinions in the areas of tort and insurance law, including Claudio v. Regaldo, 116 So.3d 451 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013).

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Corcoran was a partner in the second oldest law firm in Florida, Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP. On a personal note, Mr. Corcoran enjoys spending his free time with his wife, daughter, son, and two dogs.