A civil trial lawyer since 1983, Alan Wagner brings an extensive and unusual skill set to his partnership in the firm. True to the firm’s dedication to plaintiffs’ rights, his experience plays a vital role in helping clients get the justice they deserve. Alan has distinguished himself as a courtroom lawyer, with recognized experience in handling claims of legal malpractice, medical malpractice, professional negligence, products liability, bad-faith litigation, complex commercial disputes, and toxic torts. Alan became a partner in the firm in 1994 and has served as President of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore since 2003. His exceptional skills and competence have guided and fueled the practice’s growth and success over the decades. Alan has successfully sued doctors, lawyers, hospitals, nursing homes, airlines, cruise lines, accountants, realtors, architects, famous magicians and rock stars, airlines, car companies, construction companies, and many others who, through negligence, have caused harm to his clients – his experience is that vast and varied. One of his key areas of expertise is the examination of expert witnesses, frequently a difficult yet critical component in personal injury litigation. Consistently voted by his professional peers for inclusion on U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Lawyers” lists, in plaintiff’s legal, medical, and professional malpractice, he has honed through decades of experience a reputation for general excellence in trial advocacy. Like every member of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, Alan takes his legal and ethical obligations to his clients seriously, and he expects all colleagues in the broader profession to do the same. He is not afraid to sue other lawyers when their negligent actions or failures to act have caused harm to clients. Alan believes, and passionately so, that attorneys are privileged to earn and hold the trust of their clients; attorneys who violate that trust need to be held accountable. Alan’s proficiency and skill are reflected in his leadership roles, professional honors, and numerous memberships. He served as president of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association during 2020-2021 and has served on its board of directors from 2007 to the present time. In 2005, he was inducted as a fellow of the prestigious and distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers, considered the premier professional trial organization in America. Additionally, he was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve two six-year terms on the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Committee (Civil). He is board-certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. On the personal side, Alan holds both single and multiengine pilot’s licenses and is a dedicated husband and father. His wife, Deborah, is the founder and director of Tampa Bay’s Child, Inc., a local nonprofit organization that links impoverished children with sponsors from the community, a journalist, and ten-year member of the St. Pete Times Editorial Board. The couple are avid boaters, and Captain Wagner is well-versed in all matters marine! He has two wonderful grown “children,” both graduates of Rice University: his son Alex, a software engineer who lives in Denver with his wife Stefanie and their two Australian shepherds, Varly and Gru; and his daughter, Natalie, a senior scientist with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, who lives in New York City with her husband, Mick, and their goldendoodle, Ollie.

Area of Practice: Complex Commercial Litigation At a time when specialization is a defining quality of the legal profession, Ryan Wagner is a throwback to an earlier era. Happy to call himself a “hybrid attorney”, he is both a litigator and a dealmaker. He can, with equal facility, try a case to its final verdict, or quarterback a complex negotiation to its final signature. Over the course of Ryan’s career, he has become well versed in all phases of the litigation process in both state and federal courts, including at the appellate level. As a litigator, Ryan focuses on understanding his clients’ goals in order to develop an effective and personalized approach to resolve their disputes. In doing so, Ryan is able to keep his clients grounded in reality by getting them to question their own motives before bringing a lawsuit, and if he perceives that the probable result is not in their best interests, he will not hesitate to advise against it. As a result, if his clients decide to proceed, they do so with their eyes open. However, when the need to litigate a case arises, each client knows they will have a fierce advocate on their side, fighting vigorously to protect his client’s financial position, reputation and stability. Although Ryan has established a successful track record as a commercial litigator, Ryan measures his success in terms of trust and confidence that his clients have instilled in him, and by that measure, he has been quite successful. Ryan represents clients of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies, to family owned, closely held corporations and individuals. He has litigated matters for clients such as: Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc., iHeart Radio, Hamburg Sud North America, Inc., XPO Logistics, LLC, Centurylink Communications, LLC, Capitol Indemnity Corporation, The Hearst Corporation, and The Miami Heat. Adhering to Wagner Law Group, PLLC’s motto, Ryan maintains his focus on developing custom litigation strategies that minimize business interruptions, so that his clients can concentrate on what they do best -- running their business.

Kasey Wagner takes on both medical malpractice and personal injury cases here at Farah & Farah in Jacksonville. With a heart for helping others, Kasey advocates for victims and their loved ones who have been hurt or killed as a result of another’s negligence. Because of her vast courtroom experience, Kasey primarily serves clients as a litigating attorney, meaning she takes cases to court when that’s what’s needed to seek maximum compensation. When Kasey Wagner represents you, you can trust she’s bringing 100% of her skills and experience to bear in your case.

Stephen M. Wagner grew up in Indianapolis and attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School where he graduated as co-valedictorian in 1987. Mr. Wagner graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1991 with a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and received his J.D. cum laude from the Indiana School of Law – Bloomington in 1994. After being accepted to the U.S. Attorney General’s Honors Program, Mr. Wagner attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, before working for the Department of Justice in 1994-1995 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1996 Mr. Wagner returned to Indianapolis to practice with the prestigious law firm of Riley Bennett & Egloff. In June, 1997 Mr. Wagner left Riley Bennett to found the Wagner Law Firm, P.C. In June 2000, Mr. Wagner brought in partner Jason R. Reese to form Wagner Reese, LLP, a firm dedicated to representing injury victims throughout Indiana and nationwide. Mr. Wagner practices exclusively in the areas of plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights violations, police brutality, jail death, product liability, medical malpractice, and mass torts. For the last twenty years (2004-2023), Mr. Wagner has been selected by his peers as an “Indiana Super Lawyer,” an award presented to the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Indiana as published in the Indianapolis Monthly and Super Lawyer magazines. From 2018-2022, he was named one of the “Top 50 Personal Injury Attorneys in Indiana” by Super Lawyer. In 2006, Mr. Wagner was also selected by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association as the “Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year” for his work on the high-profile police action shooting case of Leaf v. Sheriff of Marion County. Mr. Wagner has also been named a “Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation” for his significant contribution to the legal profession and leadership within the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Wagner is a frequent lecturer in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights violations, and work injuries, and has published numerous articles in both national and local legal publications regarding the interaction between work comp claims and third party litigation, police brutality and jail death cases, and various other civil litigation topics. Mr. Wagner has taken numerous cases to a jury trial in Indiana and across the country, including auto and truck accident cases, medical malpractice cases, civil rights cases, and premises liability cases, and has obtained numerous 7-figure and several 8-figure recoveries for clients. Frequently sought out by the media for his commentary in high profile legal cases involving police brutality, daycare negligence, and fraternity hazing, Mr. Wagner relishes representing the “little guy” and helping David defeat Goliath.

Ms. Hannah Wailes is technically a Colorado Native, although as a travel nurse she has lived and worked in California, Texas and Ohio. As a newer associate, Ms. Wailes looks forward to using her background in healthcare, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills to work as an advocate for her clients.