Kenneth J. Bush

Bar / Professional Activity

• Florida
• Member, Florida Justice Association, Medical Malpractice Task Force
• Member, The Florida Bar Grievance Committee (11 B), Chair, 1997 - 1999 Member
• Member, American Justice Association, Birth Trauma Litigation Group
• Member, Dade County and American Bar Associations
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Executive Board, 2000 - Present.  President, Miami Chapter, 2015.
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
• Member, Miami-Dade Justice Association, Board of Directors, 1990 - 1998
• Member, The Florida Bar Grievance Committee (11 A), Chair, 2004 - 2006

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Medical Malpractice $6,000,000  Wrongful death treatment of pregnant trauma patient $4,500,000 Wrongful birth of child after misinterpretation of fetal ultrasound $4,325,000 Obstetrical negligence birth injury $3,750,000 Failurev to detect cerebral bleed $3,500,000 Improper post-surgical intubation $3,445,000 Birth injury due to failure to timely deliver baby $3,250,000 Birth injury from negligent delivery of baby $3,200,000 Failure to diagnose injury in a child $2,500,000 Failure to diagnose cardiac condition $2,500,000 Obstetrical negligence resulting in stillbirth $2,425,000 Improper intubation of infant $2,100,000 Failure to diagnose cancer Premises Liability $3,500,000 For injuries suffered by a child before birth when her mother slipped and fell in a store while pregnant with her $1,100,000 For injuries suffered by a child after dtonating railroad flares that had been left in an accessible area Products liability $2,700,000 For injuries after truck rollover caused by defective tire $2,500,000 For injuries suffered as a result of defective seatbelt Bad Faith Insurance $2,500,000 Delay in settlement

Special Licenses / Certifications

• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, 2026
• Florida Bar Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, 1994

Pro bono / Community Service

• Guardian Ad Litem -- 40 - 50 hours per year serving pro bono as Guardian Ad Litem in minor's settlement cases

Educational Background

• University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, B.A., With High Honors, 1977
• University of Florida, M.A., 1979

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• AFTL Legislative and Case Law Update Seminar-Moderator
• A field manual for Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Complex Health Care Disputes, Contributing Editor, Structured Healthcare Mediation by Charles Manning, R.Ph., JD, Legal, 2026
• AFTL Medical Malpractice Seminar-Speaker, "Handling Voir Dire in the Medical Malpractice Case"
• DCTLA Masters of the Courtroom Seminar-Moderator

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Expertise Miami Top 19 Medical Malpractice Attorneys, 2026

Honors

• Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2009
• Leading American Lawyers
• AFTL EAGLE Workhorse Award
• Teaching Fellow, Legal Research and Writing/Appellate Advocacy Program, University of Florida College of Law
• Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
• Avvo Superb 10/10 rating
• Executive Board, Miami Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2010 - 2014, President, 2015
• Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Rated, 2014
• Miami Metro Magazine/South Florida Legal Guide South Florida's Top Lawyers List, 2001 - present
• Leading Plaintiff Lawyers, Lawdragon
• AV rating Martindale-Hubbell
• Justice Campbell Thornal National Moot Court Board/Order of Barristers

Awards

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