Whitney E. Dort

Associate/Orlando

"It’s not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference."
Bear Bryant

Ms. Dort has been with Hightower & Partners for some time and she defends major corporations and insured individuals in various types of civil cases including premises liability, automobile negligence, food poisoning, subrogation and insurance coverage issues.

Ms. Dort is admitted to the Florida Bar and the Orange County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division.

Ms. Dort was born and raised in Orlando, Florida where she graduated from Cypress Creek High School. She continued her education at the University of Central Florida. Throughout her attendance at the University of Central Florida Ms. Dort was named to the Dean’s List. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies in 2006.

Upon graduation from UCF, Ms. Dort attended law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. While in law school she was a member of the Pro Bono Honors Program, served as an intern at a plaintiff’s personal injury litigation firm, and received a certificate degree specializing in Family Law.

Ms. Dort’s experience on the Plaintiff’s side of personal injury litigation provides a unique and valuable perspective in representing our clients.

Ms. Dort practices in the Orlando office of Hightower & Partners. In her spare time she enjoys watching football and baseball, and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.