Fort Myers Personal Injury Lawyers

Brett Szematowicz is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved to Tampa when he was in 1991. He attended high school locally at Tampa Preparatory School and graduated in 1999. Mr. Szematowicz attended college at The American University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a B.A. in Justice. While at The American University, Mr. Szematowicz was a member of the highly selective Leadership Program in the School of Public Affairs. Mr. Szematowicz attended South Texas College of Law, located in Houston, Texas. During law school, Mr. Szematowicz interned with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office in...

A native of Miami Beach and raised in Boca Raton, Abraham Ovadia embodies the values of resilience and determination. Inspired by his mother’s dedication as she worked multiple jobs to support him and his brother, Abraham developed a strong work ethic that has guided his personal and professional journey. Now residing in Delray Beach, Abraham balances his successful legal career with family life. He shares his achievements with his supportive wife, two children, and their lively Yorkshire Terrier, all while cherishing the lessons learned from his upbringing. In February 2010, Abraham Ovadia launched his own law firm, initially named Florida PIP Law...

Patrick M. Grall concentrates his practice in areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Mr. Grall is a skilled attorney and has a unique ability to make complicated matters more understandable for his clients. He became a Partner with the firm in January 2012, and Managing Partner in 2017.

Mr. Grall is a life-long resident of Vero Beach. He attended St. Helen School and John Carroll High School. He enrolled in college with an interest in business and finance. During his time at Auburn University, he determined such an interest in business would combine well with the practice of law....

The Gina Rosato Law Firm, P.A. is a Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer located in Tampa, Florida and assists clients who need a personal bankruptcy. Call (813) 463-8000. If you are in need of a bankruptcy lawyer and need to evaluate your situation call today. We will help you determine if you need to file a bankruptcy. Your initial phone consultation is free. Our lawyers will determine if you should file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy after carefully evaluation your financial situation.

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Florida Board Certified Admiralty & Maritime Attorney; "AV" Preeminent Rated with Martindale-Hubbell; Member of Multi-Million & Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Super Lawyer Member & Lecturer ... Southeastern Admiralty Law Committee; Member & Lecturer ... Ft. Lauderdale Mariner's Club; Three U.S. Coast Guard Marine Engineering Licenses (Inactive); Sailed seven (7) years aboard Offshore Drilling Platforms; Specialties: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Resort-Vacation, Negligent Security, Sexual Assault, Premises Liability, Pool & Hot Tub Entrapment Drowning Claims. Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer licensed in Florida & Massachusetts.

Charles R. Lipcon has represented victims of cruise ship personal injury and cruise line sexual assault and claims for more than 50 years. His firm, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., has successfully handled more than 3,000 cases and recovered well over $500 million on behalf of their clients. Mr. Lipcon was named "Lawyer of the Year" in Admiralty & Maritime by US News & World Report (Miami) in 2020 and his firm is named to "Best Law Firms" by US News & World Report. Mr. Lipcon and his firm can assist with the following types of accidents and injuries: - Cruise...

Mitchell J. Panter is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocacy, primarily practicing in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Sexual Assault, Food Contamination and Premises Liability Cases. Mitchell Panter is also Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Advocacy since 1996. At the age of 31, Mitchell Panter argued the case of American Aerial Lift v. Jose Perez in the Florida Supreme Court addressing the issue of Strict Liability and Product Liability. This precedent setting case involved the award of a...

Doug Beam is a trial lawyer, and has been since 1985. He’s handled thousands of personal injury, civil, and criminal cases. Doug understands the importance of taking cases to trial and holding large institutions and corporations accountable for their actions.

Throughout his career, Doug has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements, and judgments in cases involving brain injuries, deaths, and other catastrophic injuries. On a daily basis, Doug fights against insurance companies and corporations who undervalue his client’s injuries or do not accept any responsibility for the damage done to his clients.

Nick's roots trace back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but he grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey, just a short 20-minute drive from the city. In 2010, an important change occurred when Nick's parents made the decision to relocate to a beach town in Northeast Florida. Instantly, Nick developed an affinity for the Sunshine State and all the boundless opportunities it offered. Throughout his time in law school, Nick honed his skills and gained invaluable experience in litigation by serving as a certified student-attorney at the South Carolina Juvenile Justice Clinic. Additionally, he interned at a Fortune 500 company, a personal injury law...

Charles has a law degree and a MBA from the University of South Carolina, and he has a Masters of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. Charles graduated with many academic accomplishments and later wrote and published a best-selling law school guide called How to Crush Law School. Charles began his legal career as a federal law clerk in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, where he clerked for the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. After that, Charles clerked for the Honorable David R. Duncan at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District...

Jason Recksiedler is FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFIED IN CIVIL TRIAL LAW. He is recognized as a civil jury trial expert. Jason handles claims in county, circuit and federal courts throughout the state of Florida. He served as lead counsel on cases in 19 of Florida's 20 civil circuit divisions, obtaining jury verdicts in seven different circuits. He also presented oral arguments in Florida's Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeals. He has tried Plaintiff Auto Accident, slip and fall, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice cases, ranging from moderate to catastrophic injury and death. As a founding partner with First Choice...

Mary Sherris was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. She earned her Bachelors Degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Florida in Political Science and subsequently, her Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the College of Architecture at The University of Florida. Ms. Sherris studied law at the University of Akron where she earned her Juris Doctor and was published in the Akron Law Review. She also completed the Trial Advocacy program at the National District Attorneys Association National Advocacy Center in Colombia, SC and ATLA’s Advanced Trial Advocacy program...

Schlacter Law is an award-winning personal injury law firm located in South Florida serving clients all throughout the state. The principal and founder, Brett L. Schlacter, Esq. has recovered millions of dollars and has handled thousands of injury cases. He has been featured on major news stations and has many awards and accolades. Some include 10.0 “Superb” Avvo Rating, National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40®, Super Lawyers®, and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.

Mark Kaire has practiced as a personal injury lawyer in Miami for many years. In 1997, he founded Kaire & Heffernan, LLC — a law firm dedicated to providing tenacious, aggressive and devoted service to each client. My belief is that every client, regardless how big or small their case, deserves the best personal representation. Thus our firm motto: It's Not Business, It's Personal!! Mr. Kaire is a member of the "Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum," an exclusive group of trial lawyers who have achieved settlement or verdicts in excess of $2 million Mark Kaire has been recognized by Best Lawyers...

Katherine Neal was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved around during her formative years as an "Army Brat." Her father was a Brigade Commander and Colonel in the United States Army, and instilled in Katherine her work ethic and commitment to excellence. Katherine has been in practice nearly 20 years, and has spent her entire career advocating for victims of personal injury, wrongful death, and funeral home/cemetery/crematory malpractice. She is Board Certified for the state of Florida in the area of Civil Trial law. This distinction has only been bestowed on about 2% of lawyers in the...

Founding partner at Miami law firm Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, LLP specializing in helping victims of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and auto accidents. Fluent in Spanish and actively involved in the legal community in Florida. Selected to Super Lawyers every year since 2006.

Founding partner at Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, LLP available to represent victims of medical malpractice, product liability, civil rights and other cases involving personal injury in Miami, FL.

For the past twelve years Adam has represented hundreds of clients in court proceedings across the State of Florida. These include cases such as civil disputes, divorce, Fair Labor Standards Act, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, warranty and lemon law claims, paternity, child support, child custody, enforcement proceedings, dependency matters, termination of parental rights, and appeals of final and interlocutory orders. Adam also has experience in transactional representation including nuptial agreement formation (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and written separation agreements), corporations, limited liability company, and partnership formations, as well as contract review and negotiation. Finally, Adam has extensive experience...

Eric Bluestein concentrates his practice in personal injury, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, consumer fraud, premises liability, wrongful death litigation, insurance bad faith and commercial litigation. He has tried numerous cases and obtained verdicts in excess of one million dollars for his clients.

Mr. Bluestein has been recognized by Florida Trend's Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite Up and Comer annually since 2011 and has been honored as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers Magazine consecutively since 2013.

In 2016, he was elected by the Young Lawyers Division of the Dade County Bar Association to serve as President for the 2017 to...

I am Alan, the Founding Attorney of Alan Fowler Law, PLLC – Key West Criminal Defense. I established my law firm at a dining table in a small apartment, driven by the conviction that a single mistake or an unjust accusation should not have the power to destroy a person's future. Since launching in 2012, my team and I have represented thousands of clients, ensuring that fewer than 1% faced incarceration and less than 5% were convicted of a crime. My legal career began in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, where I served for six years on active duty. I continue...

Personal Injury Attorney practicing in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mr. Snyder is a Florida Native. He grew up in South Florida prior to moving to Jacksonville in 2011 for law school. He loved the city so much while in law school that he decided to make Jacksonville his home after graduation.

Mr. Snyder was immediately interested in personal injury law upon arrival to law school in 2011. Starting Markwood Law was the best way to make sure every client that he represents is a top priority. Prompt return communications are vital to Mr. Snyder. He believes that keeping every client up to date with...

I am Dennis VanDerGinst, the President and CEO of VanDerGinst Law, a highly successful personal injury law firm. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to advocating for my clients and representing the legal profession with integrity. The collective efforts of my amazing staff and attorneys have been recognized by clients, peers, and other professionals, earning numerous accolades. I earned my law degree from DePaul University in Chicago and am licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Washington D.C., and the federal courts. Over the years, I have had the privilege of representing clients across nearly every state in the U.S. My...

Michael J. Politis is the Daytona Beach personal injury attorney who established Politis & Matovina, P.A. He is a proud graduate of Nova University School of Law. Before he established the firm, Attorney Politis was a Prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office in Daytona Beach and went on to become the Chief of Homicide Prosecutor with a 100% conviction rate. He has a strong track record of providing knowledgeable counsel not only in court but also in various TV shows, newspaper articles, and lectures. Attorney Politis is also recognized with the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubble? Law Directory. Get...

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut

I am a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in the courtroom defending clients accused of DUI/DWI, drug crimes, sex crimes, gun crimes, white collar crimes and other criminal cases.

I am Board Certified as an Expert in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar. I am AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, have been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, have a 10/10 rating on Avvo, and have been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.

I am a member of the Florida Bar, National College of DUI Defense, Florida Association...

Mr. Fine was born in New York, New York and was raised in the northeast, where he studied sociology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1976. In law school, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Fine was admitted into the Florida Bar in 1976, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1977, the United States District...

Markus A. Sermons, Esquire is a litigation attorney focusing in the areas of Probate, Guardianships, Divorce, and other Family Law issues, along with Trust Litigation, and general Civil Litigation. Prior to starting Sermons Law, PLLC, he spent several years in the Office of the Public Defender litigating criminal matters in the Juvenile and Felony divisions, but began his law career with the Office of the State Attorney as a Legal Trainee. With countless hearings and many jury and bench trials to his credit, Mr. Sermons has extensive courtroom experience.

Additionally, Mr. Sermons has also worked with...

John is one of the youngest Board Certified Civil Trial lawyers in the State of Florida. This allows him to be called an expert in these cases. He is also AV-Preeminent rated and has won many awards for his role in the courtroom and in the community. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia and Alabama with passion and compassion. John is originally from Mobile, Alabama. Florida has been his home for over a decade, but he frequently works and travels to Georgia and Alabama. He is licensed to practice law in all three states and has...

Collin earned his degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Finance and minors in Economics from Florida State University. He served as a State Prosecutor in Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, and Juvenile divisions where he handled over 6,000 criminal cases. He also served as the lead prosecutor as State Attorney Liaison for the Weed and Seed drug program. As a criminal defense attorney Collin defended one of the largest marijuana cases in North Florida in excess of 9,000 lbs. Collin worked as Senior Counsel for the Florida Department...

The Bruner Law Firm works solely as Plaintiff’s Personal Injury lawyers, dedicated to assisting accident victims in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Niceville and throughout the entire Florida Panhandle.

C. Paul Brannon joined Brannon & Brannon in 2005 as a Destin and Fort Walton Beach personal injury lawyer. Mr. Brannon focuses on helping accident victims injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents, boating accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, and workplace accidents. He also represents family members of accident victims in wrongful death cases, helping them to get compensation from the parties who caused their loved one’s death. Over his career, Mr. Brannon has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for his clients. Brannon & Brannon Personal Injury Attorneys is among the highest-rated law firms in the panhandle, with AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell...

Recognized for excellence, Aaron Watson is an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer. Before graduating law school, Attorney Watson was named a national champion in trial advocacy after he defeated 248 teams from 148 law schools in the American Association for Justice student trial competition. The competing teams were judged by other lawyers and judges on their trial advocacy skills, opening statements, examination of witnesses, use of facts, and closing arguments. During this time, Mr. Watson was also named Who's Who Among American Universities & Colleges. Mr. Watson is involved in the following legal associations: Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association American Bar Association, Member Florida Bar...

Virginia Buchanan is a shareholder at Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A., having joined the firm in 1989. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida in 1985, and received her Juris Doctorate Degree, with honors, from the University of Florida in 1989. She has served as lead/co-lead counsel in more than 50 jury trials, with results exceeding $500 million. She has a national practice and works extensively in her local Pensacola and surrounding community. She is a member of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Legal Elite, and listed by Martindale-Hubbell as a Top Rated Lawyer...

The Holman Law Firm has over three decades of experience providing legal advice to clients in a broad range of family law matters, including fathers’ rights, prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony (spousal support), modification of support and custody, domestic violence, and paternity. We will help guide you through this difficult time. We understand that each client is unique. Therefore, we tailor our representation to meet your specific needs. We provide straightforward advice and are committed to helping you obtain solutions to your problems and just compensation for your injuries. Motor Vehicle Accident and Personal Injury Representation: Our personal injury...

Philip M. Gerson is a board certified civil trial lawyer who has practiced law in Miami, Florida for more than 40 years. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami Law School, where he was a member of the editorial board of the Law Review, a Moot Court winner and student instructor in legal research and writing. Mr. Gerson is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Court for...

Nicholas I. Gerson is a personal injury attorney whose practice consists of representing plaintiffs in serious, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Gerson focuses on auto, truck, and motor vehicle accidents, cruise ship accidents, maritime and marine related injuries, negligent security, premises liability, victims of crime, and other complex litigation.

Mr. Gerson is known within the legal community for his hard work, dedication and providing zealous legal representation. He has secured over 25 million dollars in jury verdicts and personal injury settlements in his first 13 years of practice. Some of Mr. Gerson's highlights include a $1.7 million dollar jury...

Robert Rubenstein established Rubenstein Law in 1988, after beginning his legal career at prominent firms where he focused on corporate mergers, acquisitions, and tax law. During that time, he sharpened his skills in business strategy and negotiation while also realizing the value of building a client-centered practice. What started as a small practice has since expanded into a powerhouse personal injury firm with more than 400 team members and offices across Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. The firm’s results speak for themselves, consistently proving to be a formidable challenger against large insurance companies and corporate defendants. Despite the firm’s rapid...

Ira Leesfield is a prominent and respected Miami attorney. Mr. Leesfield is the managing partner of the nationally recognized law firm, Leesfield & Partners. The firm has earned a reputation for achieving outstanding results on behalf of their clients as well as exercising extraordinary initiative in prosecuting cases that benefit public interest. With an emphasis on cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and related fields, Leesfield & Partners has served the community by defending the rights of the individual. Ira Leesfield has headed these efforts, contributing more than five decades of litigation experience.

Steven L. Frankl practices personal injury law statewide with the law firm of Frankl Kominsky, PA. He represents clients in cases of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle injury, trucking accidents, medical malpractice and products liability, as well as slip/trip fall accidents and nursing home negligence. Mr. Frankl's practice is built on the pursuit of justice and fair compensation for his clients, who appreciate his aggressive and thorough representation. A highly skilled negotiator and seasoned litigator with a strong results orientation, Mr. Frankl works passionately to achieve exceedingly positive outcomes through settlement and in court. "I have an energy and passion...

Jodi Leisure is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar, and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Jodi completed her dual J.D./M.B.A. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1999. She has practiced in the field of personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and other tort related claims for her entire career, and has achieved tremendous results for clients in these areas. Ms. Leisure was appointed by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to join their elite association. ABOTA is an invitation only organization of the finest lawyers and judges in America....