Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Orlando | 124 available

Firm: Campione Law PA

28 N Bumby Ave , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Salim Punjani was born in Chicago, Illinois. He lived with his family in the Chicago suburbs, where his father owned a pizza restaurant. When Salim was 12, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. His father continued to pursue local business ownership and operation by buying convenience stores in Atlanta. His mother volunteered her time for community events and causes. Salim has one sister, who now works as a fifth grade teacher in South Carolina.

Firm: Wieland & DeLattre, P.A.

226 Hillcrest Street , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I handle all types of personal injury cases to include motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, product liability, premises liability (slip and fall accidents), dog bite accidents, and wrongful death.  I have extensive trial experience and have obtained jury verdicts in excess of $1,000,.  I have settled multiple cases in excess of $1,000,.. I pride myself on getting to know my clients on a personal level and being there for my clients.  Since my firm does not advertise, a majority of our cases are referred  from former and current clients.  We also are fortunate to get cases from  friends,  physicians and other attorneys.. When I am not practicing law, I am spending time with my wife and two children.  Coaching my children in various sports is something I enjoy doing.  When I am not working, I enjoy golfing and spending time on the water.. If you have any legal questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Firm: Coye Law Firm

730 Vassar St , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Social Security Benefits & Disability, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

If you are reading this, you have likely hired my office for your case or you are searching for the best lawyer for your case. I sincerely believe that before hiring ANY lawyer you need to know something about them beyond the basic information like where they went to school, what organizations they belong to, how many years they have been a lawyer, etc.. Hiring a lawyer is, in many cases, a very intimate decision since many legal cases are about the impact of an event on you and your family. It's very personal. If we are to work together in a legal case, it is important to get to know each other!. In my case, you should know that the most important thing in my life is my wife, Joan and my five children.  They are the lights of my life. I met my wife, Joan at a Methodist church picnic. Fun fact: We were married in and still attend that church today. I was raised on a dairy farm in Central New York where I worked for my Dad and Grandfather. Being raised on a farm, I am no stranger to hard work. In addition to farm work, my brothers and I had a paper route and delivered the Syracuse Herald Journal 7 days a week!. I have had a variety of life experiences, from serving in the United States Army Infantry (1/41st Infantry Battalion, 2nd Armored Division), to serving two Members of Congress in Washington D.C. I have practiced law in Central Florida for over 27 years, representing thousands of consumers in large and small, simple and complex legal cases in Florida, New York, District of Columbia, Georgia and Michigan.. I started Coye Law Firm in 1991 (then known as the Law Office of Wade Coye) and over the years, I have developed a multi-disciplinary expert legal team that I am very proud of. My team and I handle cases as diverse as personal injury, workers' compensation, disability, probate and family law. We have recovered millions on behalf of our clients.. My goal is to be helpful with a client's legal matters. In fact, my practice areas and my office revolve around our efforts to help our clients. Many times I find that a client may actually have several legal matters that have arisen from one incident and in order to get a better result we find it best to coordinate efforts. For instance, if a person was working while driving a motor vehicle and was in an accident, this injured person could have a workers' compensation case, a personal injury case, a no-fault case, possibly a social security disability case, a long term disability case and possibly a case against their health insurance company. In some cases, a person may even have a family law matter that has been somewhat caused by the loss of income from an accident. We find the same applies when there has been a death.. This type of case requires both a probate action and a wrongful death suit, along with other areas of the law to coordinate.  The interrelationship between these practice areas means if your lawyer doesn't understand each area well and coordinate benefits appropriately, you, the client may not receive the best result.. So now that you know a little about me, I want to leave off by saying I value our relationship and work to completely understand the impact of a legal case on you, which I believe is invaluable to obtaining the best result possible for you. You will find that my advice will be direct and straight forward, as if, in some cases, I was making a decision with a family member.

Firm: Desai Law, P.A. (407) 895-8707

1916 East Robinson Street , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Attorney Tushaar Desai was born in Zambia, Africa, and speaks Gujarati fluently. He grew up in Winter Park, Florida, where he established his practice. After completing a Bachelors of Arts with a major in Sociology at the University of Florida, he obtained a Juris Doctorate at the Florida A. & M. University - College of Law. Tushaar's focus areas include Personal injury, Auto accidents, Civil Trials, Contracts, Real estate, Business litigation, Wills/ Trusts, and Estate planning.. Furthermore, Tushaar's main focus is on relationship building with every person and aims to provide customized and tailored legal services. He develops a clear concise information gathering process to put clients at ease in order to have a thorough understanding of the legal issues at hand. He strives to adhere to the highest standard of ethics and professionalism while providing cost effectie legal solutions to his clients.. Education. J.D., Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University- College of Law, 2008. B.A., Sociology, University of Florida, 2005. Admitted to Practice. Federal Court. - Middle District. - Southern District. Florida. Professional and Community Involvement. - Member of Orange County Bar Association. - Member of The Florida Bar. - Member of Young Lawyers Division. - Member of America Bar Association

Firm: Todd Miner Law

915 Outer Rd , Orlando , Florida 32814

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents

As a former Assistant State Attorney, and former attorney for one of the largest insurance companies in country, I have the knowledge and years of experience to represent you in your injury claim.

Firm: Timothy Terry

501 North Magnolia Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Felonies, Juvenile , Personal Injury, Property , White Collar Crime, Divorce & Separation

Timothy W. Terry is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and his areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, property distribution, juvenile law, criminal defense, felonies, white collar crimes, probation, and personal injury.. Mr. Terry received his A.B. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1973 from Duke University, and his J.D. in 1976 from Florida State University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1981. As a member of the Florida Bar, he was Chair of Grievance Committee C for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1996, a member of the Rules and Forms Committee from 1996 to 1997, a member of the Legislation Committee from 1997 to 1998, and a member of the sections on trial lawyers, family law, and criminal law. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Terry served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles R. Scott of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Warren L. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a staff law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1984-1993.

Firm: Florida Personal Injury Law Team

5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 355-357 , Orlando , Florida 32819

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability

Thomas P. Schmitt is an Expert Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Trucking Accident, and Slip and Fall Personal Injury Brain Injury and Wrongful Death Trial Specialist Attorney who obtained the second largest motorcycle collision jury verdict ever in the State of Florida. He is recognized in the National Law Journal's Top 50 Verdicts in the United States, 2014, and is recognized in the National Law Journal's Top 100 Verdicts in the United States, 2014. He is a Lifetime Member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, “The Top Trial Lawyer’s in America”. He has recovered in excess of 100 Million Dollars for his clients during his career.  His trial skills have been recognized by his lifetime induction into the National Order of Barristers for Excellence and High Honors in the Art of Courtroom Advocacy. He is a native Floridian who was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Schmitt was raised in Palm Beach County Florida where he attended local private schools. He obtained his B.A. in political science from Florida Atlantic University. He attended Exeter College, Oxford on an ESU/Rhodes Scholarship; and he received his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of both the ABA and ATLA mock trial teams, President of the student division of ATLA, and State Champion of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers’ Statewide Mock Trial Competition, 1989.  Mr. Schmitt has dedicated his career to assisting the injured and has specialized as a personal injury trial attorney handling automobile, motorcycle, trucking, brain injury and wrongful death cases for his entire career. Mr Schmitt has obtained several million dollar and multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements throughout Florida and recently tried to jury verdict a motorcycle vs. tractor trailer trucking wrongful death case which resulted in a 15.2 Million Dollar Jury Verdict, the second largest motorcycle jury verdict of its kind in Florida ever! Mr. Schmitt is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association, and the Central Florida Trial Lawyer’s Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States District Court for the Sourthern District of Florida, and all courts of the State of Florida. Mr. Schmitt is an accomplished pianist, a ballroom dancer, and an avid boater. Mr. Schmitt resides with his wife and 2 sons in Groveland and Hutchinson Island, Florida.

Firm: The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys

733 North Magnolia Ave. , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Civil , Collections, Divorce, Family , Personal Injury, Family

With more than 35 years of experience practicing law in Central Florida, I zealously represent my clients with integrity, dedication, and personal concern.  I have built a strong reputation with my clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the Courts of Orange, Osceola, Lake, Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole counties and throughout the state of Florida.. I am committed to my clients, their well being and their goals.  I see success as a journey and not as a destination.  I care deeply about my clients, their children and their future where they can not only survive the difficult family law process, but also rise to a level of success and significance.. If reconciliation is possible, I will support my clients' efforts to achieve that goal.  If I am called on to represent my client’s interests in Court, Mediation or elsewhere, I will be a zealous advocate while keeping in mind the best interests of the minor children.. I am active in the community and in my church.  I frequently speak at various Divorce Care groups in Central Florida and I have focused my time, efforts, and practice in the family relations and litigation areas of the law.. Additional Specialties:Paternity, Parenting Plans, Child Support Guidelines, Equitable Distribution, Alimony Analysis, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce, Attorneys' Fees, Contact Issues, Custody, Contempt, Enforcement, Modification, Time Sharing, Supplemental Proceedings, Parental Rights, Parenting Time, Step-Parent Adoptions,Termination of Parental Rights, Third Party Custody, Visitation Rights, Alimony, Annulment, Cohabitation Agreements, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Partnerships, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements and Name Changes.

Firm: Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A.

500 Delaney Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Tom Dennis began his career defending insurance companies against personal injury and wrongful death claims in South Florida.  Using the knowledge and tactics he gained from representing insurance companies, Tom now helps individuals and families who have been injured or unfairly been taken advantage of by large corporations and insurance companies. He is licensed to practice in every Florida Court and handle cases throughout the state as well as outside of Florida.. Tom was born and raised in Michigan.  He was a competitive tennis player, ranked nationally throughout his junior career. He continued playing tennis in college, accepting an athletic scholarship to Western Michigan University. In college, he was a three-time team captain, three-time all-conference, while also earning Academic All-America Honors.  Thereafter, he continued his education by attending the University of Florida College of Law. While at the University of Florida, Tom gained an interest in litigation, earning honors in Appellate Advocacy and Trial Practice.. To share your story with Tom, feel free to send him a personal email or call to schedule a free consultation.

Firm: Morgan & Morgan

20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1600 , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffer, LLP

719 Vassar St , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Corporate , Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death

Firm: Page, Eichenblatt, Bernbaum and Bennett

214 E Lucerne Cir , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Civil , Mediation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death

Helping others is why I love the practice of law. As a plaintiff's attorney, I am able to help families who have been involved in catastrophic tradegies and help them through recovery stages and accountabilty for those responsible. Even when not catastrophic, our firm has always helped those injured even if a small accident to achieve resolutuion and to help facilitate medical treatment and fight insurance companies.. During the first years of my practice, I represented insurance companies and some large self-insureds like Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie against injured people in teir families which provided an education in the insurance companie's and adjusters way to defend cases. I realized I wanted to help individuals and their familes, even if it meant taking on large law firms and businesses.. Our firm has always been active in the community and I have a passion for helping and working with displaced children as a Guardian ad litem volunteering on some of the most difficult cases. I also worked as a volunteer atotrneyhelping families of those devestated by the WOrld Trade Center horrors of 9/11 and worked with many of the victim's families in securing rightful benefits. As an attoeny, I have the ability to make a difference while loving what I do.. Our firm handles cases involving automobie accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, wrongful death and brain inuries. We have helped many over our 30 years working together as a team. We pride ourselves on individual attention to every client and unlike others today, meet and talk to each person ourselves. Our paralegals work as part of the team but Gregg Page and myself work on cases together.. We get referrals from lawyers around the country, doctors, friends, neighbors, fellow Church and synagogue members but most coes from those we have represented in the past and know we will do everything we can to help those in need. We have recieved referrals from clients we represented 30 years ago who send their sons, daughters, and even grandkids . We are here to answer questions and help, often unpaid but to point you in the right direction.. We love practicing law and I have benefitted from each and every client, even if occasionally, the case does not turn out the way you want. We have obtained recoveries well over 10,000,000 and even higher . We want to help

Firm: The Wiseman Law Firm

1115 E Livingston St , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Simon Wiseman completed his law degree at Stetson University College of Law. He followed his passion for trial work by serving as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s office in Orlando, FL. During this time, he was lead trial counsel for over 40 jury trials, including a murder trial and high-profile cases. His time as a prosecutor provided Mr. Wiseman with extensive trial experience and insight into the criminal justice system. He has also worked for insurance companies defending claims, further honing his litigation skills. In 2012, he formed The Wiseman Law Firm, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense.

Firm: Hov Law PLLC

135 W Central Blvd Ste 750 , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Serge Hovhanessian is a dedicated and highly respected attorney based in Orlando, Florida, focusing his practice on personal injury and criminal defense. Of Armenian and Lebanese descent, Mr. Hovhanessian brings a unique and culturally rich perspective to his legal practice, combining a deep understanding of his clients’ needs with a relentless drive to deliver justice.. Fluent in Arabic and conversational in Armenian, Mr. Hovhanessian’s multilingual abilities allow him to connect with a diverse clientele. His background as a long-time entrepreneur and his experience managing various business ventures have instilled in him the discipline, resourcefulness, and commitment needed to excel in the legal field.. In personal injury cases, Mr. Hovhanessian advocates passionately for individuals who have suffered due to someone else’s negligence. He understands that injuries impact not just physical well-being but emotional and financial stability, and he is steadfast in pursuing the compensation his clients deserve. In criminal defense, he represents individuals facing charges with compassion and without judgment, working tirelessly to protect their rights and secure their futures.. Clients trust Mr. Hovhanessian not only for his legal acumen but also for his genuine dedication to understanding their stories and advocating for their best interests. His commitment to integrity and fairness, combined with his ability to see beyond faults and focus on solutions, sets him apart in a field that demands both tenacity and empathy.

Firm: The Sekou Clarke Law Group

121 S Orange Ave , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Sekou Clarke was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, where his discipline and athletic ability earned him a full athletic scholarship to the University of Florida (UF). While at UF he was Team Captain, ten-time All-American and helped the Gators to two national titles in Track and Field. Sekou graduated with a B.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management and earned All SEC and Academic Honor Roll Honors.. After graduating from UF he competed professionally and represented Jamaica internationally competing in over 15 countries worldwide. During this time, he earned his MBA in Marketing from St. Leo University.. Sekou was urged and inspired at an early age to be an attorney by his close life long mentor, the Honorable Patrick Robinson, Judge of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. After retiring from competition, Sekou followed his dream to be an advocate for people with a voice that needed to be heard and rights that needed to be protected. He pursued his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law and became a licensed Florida attorney.. Sekou’s experience with working with immigrants, the injured and traveling the world developed his passion for representation and honed a keen sense for litigation. The discipline and patience from Sekou’s sports background is evident in his zealous approach to fighting for his clients and his unyielding dedication in ensuring that his clients are adequately heard and compensated.

Firm: Bogin, Munns and Munns

2601 Technology Drive   PO Box 2807  3 , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Civil ,Personal Injury

Firm: Seifert Miller, LLC

401 West Colonial Drive Suite 6 , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death

I have practiced in Orlando for 30 years.  I am rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the Highest Peer Reveiw Rating In Legal Ability and Ehicial Standards. This rating is considered the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous peer reveiw rating process managed by one of  the worlds most trusted legal resources.. I began my career representing automobile and motorcycle manufacturers in complex product liability claims.  After a brief stint as an Assistant City Attorney doing Eminent Domain condemnation cases and representing the Code Enforcement Board, I resumed my prior practice area until I founded SeifertMiller, LLC a law firm dedicated to representing victims of negligence.. I have tried a number of cases to verdict and have a great deal of experince representing injured people.  This coupled with my prior experience representing manufacturers and insurance companies gives me keen insight into how best to represent my clients.  Since 2002, I have only represented injured people.. I live in Windermere, Florida with my wife Jamie.  We have been married 35 years and have a son also named Scott who is a recent graduate of Michigan State University School of Law.

Firm: Scott McMillen

622 E Washington Street , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Assault & Battery, Drugs & Medical Devices, Health Care & Hospitalization, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death

P.O. Box 536691 , Orlando , Florida 32853

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Riley Allen Law

429 South Keller Road , Orlando , Florida 32810

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Brain Injury

·. Riley is an accomplished, passionate, creative, and talented trial lawyer who, when not working, enjoys his family and big wave surfing.  He built a nationally recognized “Word of Mouth” trial practice focused on complex “David & Goliath” civil litigation.  For twelve years (12) years in a row, (2007-2018), Riley has been named one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon Magazine, whose extensive research covers all areas of the law in attempting to identify, from more than a million lawyers nationwide, the 500 best lawyers in the country.  The list includes the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and several of his colleagues, as well as some of the most well-known and respected lawyers in America, along with respected law school Deans and Professors.  In 2016, he was named a Lawdragon "Legend" for having been named one of the 500 best lawyers for 10 straight years. At the time, there were 91 lawyers in the country with this recognition. He is also recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America and his firm is recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in America by U.S. News & World Reports. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, one of the highest and most coveted ratings possible for peer reviewed legal ability and ethical standards, and is identified in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and has been for more than 20 years.  He has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America in recognition of his ability as a trial lawyer; a Florida Super Lawyer multiple times; named in Orlando Home & Leisure, Orlando Life, Orlando Style, and Orlando Magazines as one of Orlando's Top Lawyers; named by The Miami Herald, Miami Magazine, The Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Magazine, and Florida Trend as one of the Top Attorneys in Florida; named to Outstanding Lawyers in America and Best Attorneys in America, and identified multiple times as one of the Top Attorneys in Florida and the United States by Newsweek, Time, Town & Country Magazine, The Economist, and the Wall Street Journal.  Riley is listed in every major Who's Who publication available and has been since 1985.  In 2014 and 2016, he was named the Global Award Winner and “Trial Attorney of the Year in Florida” by Corporate International Magazine and by Corporate Live Wire.  In 2015, he was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by Lawyer Monthly.  From a professional standpoint, he is most proud of being named the first ever recipient of the "Guardian Ad Litem of the Year Award" by the Orange County Bar Association located in Orlando for his volunteer work related to serving as a legal guardian for approximately 75 abused and neglected children.. Riley is licensed to practice throughout the State and Federal Courts of Florida and Nevada, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits, as well as before the United States Supreme Court.  He is also a Supreme Court Certified Mediator.  He is an honors graduate of the University of Central Florida and Florida State University, where he received his law degree.  Riley is additionally a creative and innovative lecturer and writer and has authored numerous publications dating back to his undergraduate studies.  His professional writings have not been limited to the legal field as he has also authored publications in the fields of medicine and healthcare and, on a personal level, related to stewardship and Christian principles.  He has served multiple year terms in his church as Senior Warden, Vestry Member, and Stewardship Chairman.  He is a well-known and recognized volunteer in his community related to coaching sports and helping to organize and fundraise over the years for his children’s school expansion programs.. Riley is also the CEO of RBC Medical, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, which is one of the most Forward Thinking medical technology companies in the country.  Its trademarked "Changing the Face of Healthcare One Patient at a Time" underscores its unique approach to innovative medicine. RBC Medical partners with some of the most sophisticated, innovative, and elite manufacturers in the world to develop and distribute state of the art products in the medical, biotechnology, and biomedical engineering fields.  Riley patented, along with his neurosurgeon buddy from Boston, Dr. Arno Sungarian, a prospectively disruptive expandable spinal surgical cage made of titanium that adapts to the curvature (lordosis) in the patient’s spine, which does not occur with any other spinal cage on the market today.. ·. He is also a principal in Physicians’ Pharmaceutical Solutions (PPS), which specializes in providing innovative treatment solutions for chronic and acute medical conditions that are often less effectively treated with traditional medications, and Vicrin, which is an advertising company that supports the collaboration and exchange of peer-to-peer scientific and medical information between academia, physicians and industry to uniquely assist healthcare practitioners specifically in the amino acid analog and peptide arenas.. ·. Riley is a principal, along with two very talented scientists and his skilled neurosurgeon buddy in Boston, in TPEC, The Tumor Project to Eradicate Cancer, which has a patent pending on a unique cMET and MEK inhibitor (proteins that contain tyrosine kinase, the “on-off” switch for cellular growth, but which can aberrantly accelerate tumor growth).  The founders believed if they were going to make real progress they should start with brain tumors.  Great strides have been in made in the laboratory in the treatment of brain gliomas with the patent-pending formulation provided to mice, rats, pigs and now dogs.  The potential is life altering and truly disruptive.. ·. Riley’s most recent project is The Freedom Kids, which is a project with 3 former clients involving the writing of children’s’ novels that are faction-based (fiction, but based on historical fact) where Erik Raymond and Riley through the Freedom Kids teach young people about the phenomenal founders of our country and those who have continued to push us to the top, but which is focused on individual liberty and how faith served as the foundation and guide for most of these great people.  It is the story that is not told in the public school system.