Laura B. Renstrom

Laura Renstrom is an experienced trial attorney and litigator in Holland & Knight's Jacksonville office. Ms. Renstrom handles a breadth of complex business litigation matters, including class actions and appeals. Ms. Renstrom's practice has a dual focus on healthcare and financial services disputes, representing managed care organizations and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation across multiple industries.

In the healthcare space, Ms. Renstrom defends managed care clients in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and employee benefits litigation, individual policy disputes and provider contract claims. She is well versed in the regulatory frameworks governing health and welfare benefit plans and regularly advises on ERISA and non-ERISA matters. Her clients include insurance carriers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), provider networks and claims administrators who rely on her sector fluency and keen legal analysis to navigate disputes with efficiency and confidence.

Ms. Renstrom's practice also encompasses a significant focus on financial services litigation, including the defense of banks and other financial institutions in litigation and arbitration involving wire fraud, electronic transfer disputes and consumer finance matters. She has substantial experience litigating cases under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), helping clients respond to claims arising from unauthorized transfers and complex commercial wire disputes. She regularly counsels clients on the defense of claims arising under state and federal consumer protection laws. Her deep understanding of the legal and operational intricacies of funds transfer systems positions her as a valuable partner in resolving these fast-moving, high-risk cases.

Whether analyzing current procedural terminology (CPT) code billing in healthcare claims or unraveling the nuances of a disputed wire transfer, Ms. Renstrom brings meticulous attention to detail and a strong command of both the legal and technical dimensions of her cases. Clients turn to Ms. Renstrom for her thoughtful counsel, sharp litigation instincts and ability to translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance. She frequently collaborates with 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.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Renstrom is committed to the Jacksonville community. She serves as a vice chair 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.