When Florida employers seek resolution of claims or controversies arising out of the Florida workers’ compensation law, they often turn to Heather. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Workers’ Compensation, Heather leads Marshall Dennehey’s Florida workers’ compensation practice. She devotes the entirety of her practice to workers’ compensation defense, representing businesses, third-party administrators and self-insureds across myriad industries. Heather’s clients benefit from her insights and experience in dealing with the analysis and litigation of problems or controversies arising out of the Florida Workers' Compensation Law. She also has experience handling employment law matters.
Heather is an active writer and lecturer. She has authored multiple articles in the Florida Workers’ Comp Reporter. She has lectured on behalf of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar and at various continuing education seminars. Heather is also Certified Instructor of Insurance Education for the State of Florida and often presents seminars to clients.
Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Heather was a partner at one of the leading defense firms in the southeast.
Away from work, she enjoys hiking, biking, traveling and spending time with her family. She is a committee member with the Jacksonville Humane Society, and volunteers for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA). She completed the 2008 New York City marathon, and the National Breast Cancer Marathon, and often participates in road races that benefit various charitable organizations.
Honors & awards
AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
American Lawyer Media, Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment
2013, 2014, 2016
Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star
2010, 2013-2016
Jacksonville Magazine, Jacksonville Legal Elite
2015-2017
904 Magazine “Top Lawyer,” Workers’ Compensation
2012, 2014
Year joined
2018
Certification
Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law, The Florida Bar
Results
Successful defense of motion for summary judgment filed by another carrier in a disputed employer/employee issue.
Workers Compensation
March 1, 0202
The issue involved whether the injured employee was the statutory employee of our client, or of the subcontractor who actually hired him. The injured worker was hired by a subcontractor during the aftermath of the Category 5 storm, Hurricane Michael, that hit near Panama City, Florida on October 10, 2018.
Thought Leadership
Marshall Dennehey Expands Workers Compensation Department Into the Sunshine State
Workers Compensation
January 24, 2018
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin has expanded its Workers' Compensation Department into the state of Florida with the additions of Heather Byrer Carbone, shareholder; Linda Wagner Farrell, shareholder; and associate Kelly M.
COVID-19 AND THE LAW: Workers’ Compensation Compensability in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
COVID-19 Task Force 2020
Workers Compensation
April 1, 2020
The material in this newsletter has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin.
Whats Hot in Workers Comp, Vol. 24, No. 4, April 2020
Workers Compensation
April 1, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Florida Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
COVID-19 Task Force 2020
March 20, 2020
The Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Florida has ordered all mediations to be held telephonically through March 27th.
On the Pulse...Culturally Speaking
Jacksonville
December 1, 2019
The Grass Is Pretty Green Right Here Defense Digest, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2019 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers.
Classes/Seminars Taught
How Medical Marijuana Is Impacting Workers’ Compensation, Marshall Dennehey Workers' Compensation Seminar, October 24, 2019
Average Weekly Wage and Indemnity Benefits, Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum, April 11, 2019
Roundtable: Don’t Just Roll the Dice - Hot Topics in Evaluating Personal Injury Claims, Marshall Dennehey Florida Claims Symposium - Casino Royale, Tampa, FL, September 20, 2018
Average Weekly Wage and Indemnity Benefits (Other than PTD), 2018 Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum, April 13, 2018
Stop Work Orders, Association of Builders and Contractors, Jacksonville, FL, August 2017
Specialty Drugs in Workers' Compensation, The CLM Business and Insurance Workers' Compensation Conference, Chicago, IL, May 2017
Average Weekly Wage and Indemnity Benefits (Other Than PTD), The Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum, Orlando, FL, April 2016, April 2017
Recent Changes to Florida Workers' Compensation Law, The CLM, Jacksonville, FL, November 2016
Workers' Compensation Overview, Fidelity National Financial Conference, April 2014
Workers' Compensation In Florida, guest instructor for Florida Coastal School of Law, Contruction Law Class, 2012, 2014
Social Security Disability Appeals, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Jacksonville, FL, November 2014
Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation, Sterling Education Seminar, Jacksonville, FL, April 2013
The Medicare Super Lien and Other Liens Simplified, National Business Institute Seminar, Jacksonville, FL, 2013
Case Law Update, IARP, Select Medical Workers' Compensation Roundtable, Florida State Collge of Jacksonville, April 2012
Credit Abuse Resistance Education, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Seminar, July 2010