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Morgan N. Lester

Associate


Orlando Office

mlester@balljanik.com
T: 407.902.2099
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Overview

Morgan N. Lester has been drawn to construction law for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a family with multi-generational ties to the construction industry fostered her interest in the complex issues that arise throughout residential and commercial real estate development. Inspired by her family’s hard work, she was the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree and attend law school. Early in her education, Morgan knew that she wanted to help individuals navigate through troubling circumstances. From that point forward, she dedicated her studies to becoming an attorney.

Morgan’s work at Ball Janik LLP includes assisting owners and community associations with construction defect claims, including litigation and mediation. As part of the construction defect and litigation teams, she works closely with clients to help them protect their assets and investments.

Prior to receiving her law degree, Morgan served as a law clerk and paralegal for various firms in Central Florida. She also served as the communications editor of the Florida Law Review.

During her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with her dog, Maddie.

Education

  • J.D., 2020, University of Florida Levin College of Law
  • B.S., 2016, Legal Studies, University of Central Florida

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.