Shawn Brooks has specialized in insurance defense with a focus on professional negligence and medical malpractice issues for more than a decade. Working with large civil defense firms in Jacksonville and Miami, Shawn has had the pleasure of defending physicians from numerous specialties, as well as some of the largest hospital systems in the state of Florida. Throughout his career, he has represented hospitals, health systems, skilled nursing facilities, physicians, surgeons, nurses and other medical professionals on everything from pre-suit claims through trial. He has also represented healthcare providers in licensing and credentialing matters, appearing in formal hearings before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.

Shawn joined MMPO Defense as Chief Trial Attorney in June of 2024, where he now exclusively represents the MagMutual PolicyOwners he defended regularly in his prior position. Since joining MMPO Defense, Shawn has made it his objective to deliver quality legal representation with a personal approach to MagMutual PolicyOwners and insureds in North Florida. He considers the individual needs of his clients and addresses each matter with an appreciation and understanding of the significant impacts, both personal and professional, that his clients face with a medical negligence claim. Shawn utilizes a team approach to defending cases and ensures that his clients are informed and comfortable throughout the legal process.

Shawn received a JD from the University of Miami in 2013. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida. A native Floridian, Shawn is proud to represent MagMutual’s PolicyOwners in his home state. He currently lives in the Ormond Beach area with his wife and two daughters.

Credentials

BA, University of Florida JD, University of Miami

Bar Admissions

Florida