Jaime B. Baca

Jaime Baca Biography Jaime J. Baca is a Shareholder in the firms Miami office. He focuses his practice on the defense of personal injury claims, with extensive experience in the areas of premises liability, general liability, negligent security, and automobile and trucking negligence. He represents many of the firms largest clients in cases that arise from injuries in a variety of settings including condominiums, warehouses, construction sites, retail establishments, and parking garages. He also handles a significant number of car and trucking accidents. Jaime obtained his General Lines Insurance Agent license at the age of 18, and worked for several years as a commercial and personal lines insurance broker, underwriter and claims adjuster, before attending law school. He graduated cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1997, and upon admission to the bar, he spent 15 years at another insurance defense firm, where he was a senior partner managing a team of trial lawyers. He joined Wicker Smith in 2015. In addition to his insurance license, Jaime holds a Masters of Science in Finance and a Chartered Property and Casualty (CPCU) designation. Jaime is an extremely successful trial lawyer, having tried over 160 cases in South Florida for individuals, insurance companies and business clients throughout his career. He has an exemplary record in Miami-Dade County, a venue that is historically not favorable to civil litigation defendants. His in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry makes Jaime particularly adept at understanding the medical billing practices that are commonly used in personal injury litigation, and he regularly prevails in cases with high potential damages, such as spinal and traumatic brain injuries. In late 2023, Jaime and his team secured a complete defense verdict in a $15 million admitted liability auto negligence trial, and in early 2024 they did the same in a car accident trial involving an alleged traumatic brain injury in a second grader wherein opposing counsel asked the jury for $26 million. Throughout all phases of litigation, from discovery to developing a trial strategy, Jaimes thoughtful, measured approach and sharp eye for small details makes all the difference. He is respected by his peers and by the judiciary for his collegiality and professionalism, and his clients appreciate his confidence and thorough knowledge of the law. In addition to his trial work, Jaime also handles umbrella and excess coverage matters for a variety of clients. He regularly provides continuing education lectures to his clients on topics such as ethics, rapid response, use of experts, and successfully defending cases involving Letters of Protection. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbel, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Professional & Civic Affiliations