Overview
Amy S. L. Terwilleger is a business litigation shareholder who focuses her practice on the defense of legal and accounting professional malpractice claims. She understands the importance of protecting professionals’ reputations while litigating zealously in an effort to achieve a favorable resolution. Amy has been integral to the firm’s defense of legal and accounting malpractice cases in high-stakes and high dollar amount litigation. Her dedication to the defense of professionals is further reflected through her role as the firm’s Deputy General Counsel.
Amy also assists clients in general business litigation and appeals, including contract and shareholder disputes in federal and state courts throughout Florida, and arbitration. A particular focus of Amy’s practice has been assisting large, cutting edge companies in disputes regarding tax liability and other issues. She has represented clients on multiple issues of first impression from trial court to the Florida Supreme Court.
Amy has significant experience with electronic discovery and has managed high volume, electronic document review and production projects. Her familiarity with electronic discovery allows her to prioritize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in large litigation matters involving voluminous electronic discovery.
Amy’s goal is to bring exuberance, energy, and attention to detail to each representation, while striving to achieve desirable results for clients.
Through performing stand-up comedy and improv acting, Amy has developed an ability to think quickly on her feet, a trait which she endeavors to use daily in her legal practice.
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®, “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, Professional Malpractice Law, 2022-25
- Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2017-22
- Palm Beach Illustrated, "Top Lawyers," Legal Malpractice Law, 2021-23
- Jupiter Magazine, "Top Lawyers"
- Legal Malpractice Law, 2023
- Trusts and Estates, 2021
- Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: Women's Philanthropy, Applause 2022, Charlotte Skoler Award Winner
- Darrey A. Davis Memorial Scholarship for Public Service and Commitment to Ethical Standards, 2010-12
- International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court, Competition Team Member
- Jessup Moot Court, Competition Team Member
- Florida Law Review, “The Accomplished Research Award,” 2010
- Order of the Coif
News & Insights
- “Florida Civil Procedures CLE: The Price (of Compliance) is Right,” speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel Central Florida, August 2024
- Keynote Speaker, FAWL Judicial Assistant Appreciation Luncheon, March 2016
- “Use it, Don’t Lose It: Software Usability and the Effects on Legal Review Costs,” Inside Counsel webcast, panelist, July 2014
- “Recent Procedural Rule Amendments,” Continuing Legal Education (CLE), instructor, January 2014
- “The ABC’s of Professionalism,” Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin, April 2014
Speaking Engagements
Involvement
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Women's Foundation of Florida
- Raise the Bar 2022, Co-Chair
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Law Related Education Committee
- Chair, 2015-17
- Secretary, 2014-15
- Professionalism Committee
- Committee for Diversity and Inclusion
- Young Lawyer's Section
- Law Related Education Committee
- Florida Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Litigation Section
- Professional Liability Litigation Committee, 2017-present
- Grievance Committee for the 15th Judicial Circuit (E), 2017-present
Civic & Community Service
- ABA Professional Liability Litigation Committee, 2017-present
- Young Lawyers Subcommittee, Chair, 2018-20
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 15th Judicial Circuit “E”, 2017-20
- Chair, 2020
- Leadership Palm Beach County, Class of 2018
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Circuit Civil Practice Committee, Chair, 2019-21
- Committee for Diversity and Inclusion, 2016-present
- Law Related Education Committee, Chair, 2015-17
- Professionalism Committee, 2014-16
- Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
- Community Planning & Investments Committee, 2017-present
- ELP Retreat, Chair, 2017
- Emerging Leadership Program (ELP), Cohort 5, 2015-16
- ADL Glass Leadership Institute, 2014-15
- Women’s Foundation of Florida, Raise the Bar Event
- Co-Chair, 2023
- Vice-Chair, 2019
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
- Duke University, B.A., 2007
Admissions
- Florida, 2012
- United States District Court
- Northern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Southern District of Florida
