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Firm: Rue & Ziffra
632 Dunlawton Ave , Port Orange , Florida 32127
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Attorney David L. Sweat has been representing injured people and their families for nearly twenty years in this community. As an avid motorcyclist himself, he understands motorcycles, their riders, and their operation on the local roads and highways. Early in his career, Mr. Sweat was on a team of lawyers who successfully settled a group of product liability cases in excess of $200,000,000. In 2010, 2011, and 2012, Mr. Sweat achieved settlements or verdicts in excess of $8,200,000 for motorcyclists or their families. He frequently rides in local and regional motorcycle benefits or memorial rides, many of which are sponsored by the Law Firm of Rue & Ziffra. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker regarding motorcycle safety, insurance, and crashes at conferences and motorcycle events.. Mr. Sweat also practices in the areas of workers’ compensation and has successfully tried complicated workers’ compensation cases, including receiving an award of Permanent Total Disability to a veteran which resulted in reimbursement of over $1,000,000 to the Veteran’s Administration. He has also been successful in court proving the connection between another client’s medication and his catastrophic stroke.. Mr. Sweat sits on the Board of APITLA, the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and is active in a variety of other professional organizations dedicated to serving injured people and their families.. Top Verdicts and Settlements. Since joining the firm in 1999, David has obtained over $33,000,000 on behalf of his clients. Top recent motorcycle settlements include a $4,400,000 settlement and a $2,600,000 verdict.. In 2013, in one case, Mr. Sweat recovered $11,000,000 for his client against two responsible parties and continues to pursue other parties in the same matter.. In another motorcycle accident, the client’s motorcycle was run over, crushing his leg. Unable to work, the client suffered catastrophic losses of business and property. The referring attorney was given a “top” dollar offer of less than $50,000. After working the case up the client was awarded a $285,000 settlement. Slip and fall cases are particularly difficult as it is hard to prove liability. Mr. Sweat has secured settlements of $400,000 and $125,000 in two of his slip and fall cases.. A highly qualified and experienced trial attorney, David L. Sweat handles a wide spectrum of personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a particular focus on motorcycle accidents.
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1 E Broward Blvd , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: General Practice, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
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Firm: Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured
4020 Evans Ave. , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Diana Dawn graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies Magna Cum Laude in 2009. Throughout her four years at FGCU, she was listed on the Dean’s and President’s List for seven semesters. Diana Dawn was an active member of Phi Eta Sigma, which recognizes high scholastic achievement, from 2005-2009, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity from 2007-2009, and Golden Key International Honor Society, which recognizes leadership, service, and academics. Additionally, she was the president and captain of the competitive and performing FGCU dance team. In 2012, Diana Dawn graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. She was an active member from 2009- 2012 in the Women’s Law Association and held an officer’s position within the Association from 2011-2012. She was also involved in the Southern Lawyer’s Association and found a vast interest in human trafficking awareness.Diana Dawn joined Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured while attending FGCU in 2007 and continued working through law school. After passing the Florida Bar, she is the newest attorney at the firm. In addition to engaging in trial advocacy during law school, Diana Dawn has prepared for and attended multiple trials under the supervision of Bruce L. Scheiner and Preston Scheiner.
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Firm: Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers
633 S Andrews Ave Ste 401 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Florida personal injury attorney Devon K. Workman of Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers fights for injured clients across the state. A Clermont native and former Florida Atlantic University baseball player, Devon earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and honed his skills at a leading Florida personal injury firm. With over 1,000 cases won and $25+ million recovered for clients, he's recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in Florida. Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers provides personalized care and handles all types of personal injury cases in Fort Lauderdale and Clermont, including car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, slip & falls, and more.
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Firm: Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purt
1515 Broadway , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: The Byrd Law Firm
2151 Main St Ste 201 , Sarasota , Florida 34237
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
Derek Byrd is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar. Less than 2% of attorneys in Florida are Board Certified. Derek Byrd was born and raised in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. He grew up watching his father defend high profile criminal cases in the old Sarasota County Courthouse. Derek’s father’s legal skills and the excitement surrounding the legal system inspired Derek to become a criminal defense attorney. He graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1995 from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut graduating cum laude (top 5% of his class). While in law school, Derek concentrated his studies on criminal and trial law and he served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Law Review Journal.. SARASOTA’S CRIMINAL DEFENSE / DUI ATTORNEY. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender’s Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened The Byrd Law Firm in 1998. Derek is Board Certified in Criminal Defense and has been since 2004. He is a Past President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Statewide Chapter which has close to 2,000 members. Derek also served as the President of the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 1999 – 2001. Additionally, he is a Past President of the Sarasota County Bar. Derek also served as Chairperson of the local Florida Bar Grievance Committee. In 2019, he was awarded the Jim Slater Professionalism Award for outstanding professionalism in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Notably, Derek is also on the Board of Directors of the Innocence Project of Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping innocent prisoners in Florida gain their freedom and rebuild their lives. Additionally, he is the President-Elect of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court. He is licensed in all State Courts and the Federal Court, Middle District of Florida. Derek has written articles for the Defender magazine and spoken at FACDL seminars. He is a Life Member of FACDL, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar-Criminal Law section, and the Sarasota County Bar Association. Derek’s wife, Heather, has not only been his partner in life for over 20 years, she is also his Partner at The Byrd Law Firm, and her practice is concentrated solely on family law. They have raised two wonderful young men together.
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Firm: Dore Lanier, Chartered
76 South Laura Street 1701 3220 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Construction ,Insurance ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice
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Firm: Dell and Schaefer
2404 Boulevard , Hollywood , Florida 33020
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Drugs & Medical Devices,Insurance ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Wrongful Death
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Rated 3.4 out of 5
1205 N Meeting Tree Blvd , Crystal River , Florida 34429
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: Law Office of Denise H. Kennedy
2763 Via Piazza Loop , Fort Myers , Florida 33905
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: Debra G. Simms, PA Volusia Office
823 Dunlawton Ave. , Port Orange , Florida 32129
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Family , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Estate Planning
Debra G. Simms is an experienced attorney, with a practice specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate and guardianship, special needs trust, bankruptcy, divorce, family law, and mediation. She is a Florida Bar Certified Elder Law Attorney, only one of 99 such attorneys in the State of Florida. She is also a Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Certified Family Law Mediator, and certified Parent Coordinator in the State of Florida. Debra Simms has over 26 years experience as a lawyer.
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100 Parnell Street , Merritt Island , Florida 32953
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Probate, Guardianship, Wills
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Firm: Lyons & Lenoir, LLC
3367 West Vine St , Kissimmee , Florida 34731
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Greetings! My name is Attorney Dazi Lenoir. After graduating from law school I had the privilege of practicing law with the Law Offices of Parks & Crump in Tallahassee, Florida where I concentrated on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, including assistance on the Trayvon Martin case which severely impacted the Central Florida community. I worked tirelessly on cases involving semi-trucks, dram shop issues, pedistrian deaths and products liability. Following my departure from Parks & Crump, I worked for a well-known personal injury firm in Orlando, Florida where I served as a presuit attorney and settled over $1 million in cases for Central Florida clients. I am a graduate of Florida State University where I received my bacherlors and masters degrees. I am a huge football fan! Contact me at TODAY!
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Firm: Myers Law, P.A.
3419 Brook Crossing Drive , Brandon , Florida 33511
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
After litigating hundreds of cases in criminal and civil courts for over 13 years, I decided to start a community based practice to help my neighbors solve their legal problems. Now, I am assisting families in one of the most difficult times of their lives. Whether it be a dividing property or developing a time-sharing plan for children, I take great pride in helping your family through this challenging time. I have a deep love for children and will always advise my clients in a way that protects their kids! Having worked for a small litigation firm whose only clients were insurance companies, I have the experience it takes to build your personal injury case to maximize your settlement. And if the insurance company isn't treating you fairly, my courtroom experience will fight for you. i have tried over 120 criminal jury trials and worked hand and hand with law enforcement officers throughout the state. I know the tricks of the trade in the criminal justice system and will fight for your rights!
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Rated 4.7 out of 5
1422 Hillcrest St , Orlando , Florida 32803
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: Law Firm of David S. Tenbrook, P.A.
Po Box 1047 , Palm Harbor , Florida 34682
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: Templer & Hirsch P.A.
20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 400 , Aventura , Florida 33180
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
5220 S University Dr Ste 205 C , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33328
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
At our firm we focus our practice on representing folks injured or killed as a result of negligence and/or unsafe practices. We passionately pursue justice and compensation for those who have suffered injury or loss due to the negligence of others. While in pursuit of justice we draw attention to dangerous conditions, procedures and practices, frequently forcing correction of these conditions and preventing similar occurrences from happening in the future. While in pursuit of justice we have caused roadway defects to be corrected, had unsafe medical procedures be reviewed and improved, had unsafe and defective premises repaired, and business establishments made safer and more secure. We have also seen products and services improved. Securing justice and compensation for our clients while forcing correction of unsafe conditions and making our communities safer is what we are all about.
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Firm: Law Office of Dennis A. Palso P.A.
5324 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. North , St. Petersburg , Florida 33703
Practice Areas: Social Security Disability Law, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Trial Lawyers, Workers Compensation Law
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Firm: Capaz Law Firm, P.A.
601 South Boulevard , Tampa , Florida 33606
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Truck Accidents, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists, Wrongful Death, Accidents