Highland Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Stacy Mateu Emas is a Cuban American attorney with close ties to South Florida. Born and raised in Miami, she prides herself on being able to represent her community in their time of need. Stacy graduated with honors from Florida International University before graduating Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law. After law school, Stacy spent several years working as a litigator for the largest and premier defense law firm in Florida. She used that time to sharpen her litigation skills and to gain a comprehensive understanding as to how large corporations analyze and value cases. Stacy...

Miami Trial Lawyer Helping the Injured Overcome Injustice.

As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, I have been practicing law for over three decades, with licenses in both State and Federal Courts. Born in Lakeland, Florida, I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980 after earning my Juris Doctor from Mercer University. Before that, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in U.S. History at Vanderbilt University in 1977. My legal career expanded when I was admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida in 1981 and the Trial Bar in 1984. I've also been admitted to the Middle District of Florida, further broadening my...

I received my Juris Doctor with a certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law from the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. A double Gator, I also received my Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Florida. Clients turn to me when they have complex litigation matters because of my experience in state and federal courts. Additional areas of experience include product liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic aviation accidents, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, nursing home claims, construction litigation and commercial litigation, as well as a variety of general negligence matters.

Ted Babbitt has won more than lawsuits over the past four decades. He’s won accolades and esteem. Since 1973, Mr. Babbitt has been a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group limited to just 100 of the top plaintiffs’ lawyers in the country. He’s written more than 100 articles that have appeared in national and local publications, given lectures for other attorneys, chaired nearly a dozen professional committees, and been listed – for more than 20 years — in The Best Lawyers in America. All the while, he has successfully tackled some of the toughest personal injury...

I have been a civil trial lawyer since 1982. I have handled thousands of cases over my career. I have tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries, and have about one hundred appeals. This experience benefits clients because I can be more efficient and am rarely surprised by the moves of an opponent. Clients receive the personal attention of a small firm with the experience that comes with a large firm.

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Lake H. "Trey" Lytal, III is a distinguished civil trial attorney renowned for his expertise in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, encompassing areas such as automobile accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and premises liability. Holding the prestigious title of Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he exemplifies the pinnacle of attorney proficiency and experience. His track record includes securing numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across Florida and the United States. Encountering cases where insurance companies offered minimal settlements, even in cases involving fatalities, Mr. Lytal has successfully persuaded juries to award his clients over...

Originally hailing from New York, William P. Sepulveda relocated to Martin County, and later to Palm Beach County, at a young age, driven by his aspirations to serve and protect his community. Before pursuing his legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, William obtained his undergraduate degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. During his time at Palm Beach Atlantic University, William collaborated with various local nonprofits, actively contributing to the betterment of Palm Beach County. Continuing his dedication to community service, William assumed the role of Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney’s Office in West Palm...

Trent J. Swift has dedicated his legal career to litigation and advocacy. Prior to joining Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, Mr. Swift was associated with a general practice litigation firm, where he concentrated on complex commercial litigation and civil litigation. His expertise has led to numerous favorable verdicts and confidential settlements for his clients. Trent obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science from New York University, followed by his law degree from New York Law School. During his time in law school, Trent served as a research assistant, collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Asia to raise awareness about human...

Responsive, experienced legal representation makes the difference between success where it matters most: IN COURT. WE have handled criminal and civil trial cases in Federal Court and State Court. Our team is dedicated to aggressively pursue your case. We have been successfully handling matters for our clients for over Thirty years. We understand that success in any legal matter requires passion, and a desire to fight. Our firm has been fighting for its clients day in and day out. We firmly believe that keeping our clients informed and responding to client questions and uncertainty...

F. GREGORY BARNHART is an honors graduate of Vassar College and The Cornell Law School. He is a frequent lecturer and author in the jury trial field. He is the past president of the Federal Bar Association and was an elected member of the board of directors of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. Mr. Barnhart has served as treasurer, secretary, and president of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, which is now the Florida Justice Association. In addition, he has been named in The Best Lawyers in America for the past 16 years. He...

BRIAN R. DENNEY is a native of West Palm Beach who received his undergraduate degree from Stetson University, where he was awarded the Outstanding Senior Award for Academic Excellence in Sociology. While at Stetson, Mr. Denney was actively involved in student affairs, serving on the Stetson Judicial Council and as Vice President of his social fraternity. A “double hatter,” he went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Stetson University College of Law where he was the recipient of the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award. Upon graduation, Mr. Denney joined the general trial division of a well-known...

DAVID K. KELLEY, JR., brings to the firm substantial unique experience. He served as a criminal prosecutor for the United States serving as Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, concentrating on white collar fraud and tax evasion cases. He also served as a member of the Federal Court as a criminal defense attorney in the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Southern District of Florida. He became a member of the Federal Court Trial Bar in its first year 1976. Mr. Kelley's trial practice with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA focuses on personal injury, product liability...

CHRISTIAN D. SEARCY is President and CEO of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA. For over 30 years, he has litigated cases primarily involving catastrophic injury and death in venues throughout Florida, as well as other states. At age 30, he had the distinction of being the youngest lawyer in the United States to achieve a verdict of $1 million for a single personal injury lawsuit. In 2006, Mr. Searcy was one of only two lawyers in the country to receive the “War Horse Award” from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, honoring his outstanding skill as a trial advocate...

C. CALVIN WARRINER III joined the firm in 1988 as a seasoned attorney, with experience defending personal injury cases that included medical malpractice and products liability. His distinct areas of practice include mass tort and complex litigation arising from institutional wrongdoing in the pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, and insurance industries. Mr. Warriner is Board Certified in Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and by The Florida Bar. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and has been named as one of South Florida's top lawyers by Miami Metro Magazine's South Florida Legal Guide. An...

Mr. Schlesinger has been practicing personal injury and medical malpractice law since 1984 representing individuals who have been injured by negligent doctors and hospitals. He has successfully tried numerous cases, and has obtained many multimillion dollar verdicts for his clients. In 2008, Mr. Schlesinger was named one of Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trend.

JOHN A. SHIPLEY III is a vice president of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, and serves as a member of the firms board of directors. He is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Mr. Shipley's primary practice focuses on personal injury cases, with an emphasis on complex medical malpractice and trucking cases. Drawing upon 30 years of litigation experience in West Palm Beach, both prosecuting and defending civil cases, he has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injured plaintiffs. He has tried cases...

Jose was born in Havana Cuba and he has been a resident of the Miami metropolitan area since 1974. He attended Barry University and Nova University school of Law. He graduated with his doctor’s degree in 1991. In 1991 Jose founded The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, P.A. The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, P.A. handles all types of personal injury, product liability, insurance coverage, and consumer cases. Personal injury cases handled by the firm include automobile accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, workers compensation, medical malpractice, and insurance matters.

Lambros Y. Lambrou is the founder and driving force behind Lambrou Law PLLC, a respected law practice that has blossomed from a humble start to become an award-winning law firm. Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms of America. Mr. Lambrou’s unwavering dedication to his clients combined with his exceptional legal acumen and his never-ending desire to excel, has positioned the Lambrou firm at the top of the legal landscape. As a senior attorney, he specializes in all types of substantial and catastrophic personal injury cases, including cases in the areas of medical malpractice, wrongful death cases, and Civil...

Lara A. Dabdoub has been practicing law for over 15 years and spent the majority of her career litigating medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining Freidin Brown, P.A., Lara was a Partner at a statewide defense firm where she handled a large case load of medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases. Over the years, Lara has defended healthcare providers, including Physicians, Certified Nurse Anesthetists, Physicians Assistants, and Nurses in complex medical malpractice cases. Lara has also represented large corporations in personal injury matters that were brought against them. Having been involved in...

Gregory d’Incelli is an experienced civil litigator whose practice focuses on representing victims of serious personal injury and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Freidin Brown, P.A., Gregory spent the better part of a decade working as a defense lawyer for corporate defendants and some of the world’s largest insurance companies in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Since joining the firm in 2016, Gregory has recovered millions of dollars for his clients by leveraging his insight into the litigation strategies of insurance companies and defense lawyers.
Gregory is active in the South Florida legal community, holding several positions in Bar...

Mark Schweikert is an accomplished trial lawyer with thirteen years of experience prosecuting and defending civil cases in domestic and international arbitrations and in federal and state courts. He has successfully represented clients in a wide array of complex and high-stakes civil matters, ranging from catastrophic personal injuries – to sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation traumas – to employment, insurance, and consumer disputes – to general business and class action litigation. Mark's professional mission is to help those who need it most by vindicating their rights, holding wrongdoers legally accountable, and winning meaningful relief for his clients. He...

Prior to representing injured parties, I represented private and public hospitals, healthcare entities, pharmacies, nursing homes, physicians and dentists, and cruise lines for ten (10) years. In doing so I obtained a wealth of knowledge on the inner workings of such companies that benefit my current clients.

In my quest to seek justice for my clients, I have secured many multi-million dollar verdicts in medical malpractice cases in courts throughout Florida. The Daily Business Review named me the most effective medical malpractice lawyer in 2013 for a $38.5 million dollar verdict and one of the most effective lawyers of 2016 in...

Ryan Ingraham, Esq. is an accomplished trial attorney. Mr. Ingraham began his career as a law clerk at a longstanding Estate & Trusts practice in North Palm Beach, FL. After working as a clerk for 4 years, Mr. Ingraham decided to pursue law school in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, where he ultimately graduated with high honors. Mr. Ingraham began working at an insurance defense firm as a paralegal while finishing law school, and then as an attorney. Mr. Ingraham experienced success in the insurance defense litigation world and decided his services were best suited serving the people. Mr. Ingraham is a...

Aric N. Williams, Esq focuses his practice in medical malpractice, personal injury, and auto accidents. Mr. Williams also represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial and business litigation as well as large real estate development projects. Mr. Williams serves as general counsel for many South Florida businesses, handling transactional matters ranging from corporate formation, to contract negotiation and preparation. Since founding Aric N. Williams, P.A., Mr. Williams has represented businesses in disputes not limited to breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, breach of contract and partnership disputes, fraud, and misrepresentation. Mr. Williams will also represent individuals in claims...