Laura B. Renstrom

Laura Renstrom is a seasoned trial attorney and litigator in Holland & Knight's Jacksonville office, known for her meticulous command of complex, bet-the-company litigation. Clients across industries call on Ms. Renstrom when the stakes are highest – relying on her sharp litigation instincts, command of discovery and proven ability to manage sprawling, multifaceted disputes with precision and efficiency. Although Ms. Renstrom brings this formidable skill set to bear regardless of industry, she has developed a particular depth in healthcare, medical devices and financial services, where her sector fluency gives clients a decisive edge.

Ms. Renstrom has extensive experience and knowledge in class action litigation, bringing a perspective shaped by experience as class counsel on the plaintiff side and as lead defense counsel in complex class actions. This dual vantage point gives her an ability to anticipate opposing strategies and craft litigation plans that account for every angle. Ms. Renstrom has taken a class action to trial and has successfully navigated the intricacies of class action settlements, giving clients the confidence that comes from working with an attorney who has seen these high-stakes proceedings from inception through resolution.

In the healthcare arena, Ms. Renstrom defends managed care organizations in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation, policy disputes and provider contract claims. She also represents medical device companies and healthcare providers in a range of litigation matters, from contract issues to product liability, drawing on her deep understanding of the healthcare industry to mount effective defenses in these high-value disputes. Her fluency in the regulatory frameworks governing health and welfare benefit plans has made her a go-to advocate for insurance carriers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), provider networks and claims administrators navigating some of the most consequential disputes in the managed care space. Whether the case involves current procedural terminology (CPT) code billing, the intricacies of plan administration or nuances of medical device fraud allegations, Ms. Renstrom brings the analytical depth and precision these matters demand.

Ms. Renstrom has also built a formidable financial services litigation practice, with a particular emphasis on the defense of claims arising under state and federal consumer protection laws. She regularly represents banks and other financial institutions facing consumer finance disputes, providing the strategic counsel and decisive action these fast-moving, high-exposure matters demand. Ms. Renstrom's consumer protection experience is complemented by a deep background in wire fraud and electronic transfer litigation, including substantial experience litigating cases under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA). Her command of the legal and operational intricacies of funds transfer systems – from unauthorized transfers to complex commercial wire disputes – gives clients a trusted advocate who can translate intricate regulatory and statutory frameworks into clear, actionable defense strategies.

A skilled collaborator, Ms. Renstrom frequently works alongside colleagues across Holland & Knight's litigation, healthcare and financial services practices to deliver comprehensive, cross-disciplinary support tailored to the evolving demands of today's legal and regulatory environment. Whether steering a case through complex discovery or preparing for trial, clients turn to Ms. Renstrom for her thoughtful counsel, unwavering attention to detail and ability to move seamlessly between the legal and technical dimensions of their most challenging matters.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Renstrom is deeply committed to the Jacksonville community. She is currently the first vice chairman for THE PLAYERS Championship and is a former president of the Jacksonville chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Renstrom served as a law clerk to the Honorable Richard C. Tallman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Susan H. Black of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.