Atty. Albert H. Lechner
Since the third grade, Albert knew he wanted to be a trial attorney. The son of German-Austrian immigrants, he was taught early the value of hard honest work and brings the highest standards to every case, no matter how big or small.
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Albert H. Lechner is an Attorney based in St. Augustine, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Maryland Bar (1997), Maryland (1997), District of Columbia Bar (1998), and Florida Bar (2006). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Maryland (B.S. Government, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since the third grade, Albert knew he wanted to be a trial attorney
- The son of German-Austrian immigrants, he was taught early the value of hard honest work and brings the highest standards to every case, no matter how big or small
- With over 90 trials under his belt, Albert is a highly experienced courtroom litigator
- He has obtained numerous jury verdicts in excess of $1 million, with most verdicts substantially exceeding the defendant's final settlement offer
- He is regularly sought out by other attorneys to serve as co-counsel in trials throughout the Southeast and teaches trial techniques to other lawyers in continuing education programs
- Albert was Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, the highest ranking given by the Florida Bar and a designation bestowed on less than 6% of all active lawyers
- He has tried over 100 cases to verdict
- He also holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available by this national attorney peer review rating service signifying recognition by his peers for the highest ethical standards and legal ability
- He believes trials are the purest form of democracy where citizens who have never met come together for a common purpose, requiring the ultimate in integrity to prevail and provide justice
- A Maryland native, Albert graduated from the University of Maryland and cum laude from University of Baltimore Law School, where he served as editor of the School's Law Review, an honor reserved for the top 10% of the class
- After law school, he completed a judicial clerkship for four circuit court trial judges and became a partner at a prestigious plaintiff's personal injury law firm in Maryland before relocating to Jacksonville Beach in 2007
- Outside the courtroom, Albert enjoys golf, fishing, wing shooting and surfing, activities he often shares with his two children
- Please contact Albert directly at 904-789-5519 or lechner@forthepeople.com
- Recent Wins Diante Page and Chrissy Page v
- Priyas Patel $1,100,000 Car Accident 2024 Janet Webster v
- Wal-Mart Stores East, LP $572,987 Slip and Fall, Personal Injury 2020 Latrece Humphrey v
- Jason Rodriguez $535,000 Car Accident 2025 Janice Dillard v ITG Communications LLC and Alex Bratcher $225,000 Insurance Claims 2022 Gwen Benda v
- Eryk Buczek $189,000 Car Accident 2021 Bridgett Rouse v
- Doris Pons Transport, LLC $182,000 Car Accident 2019 Francisca Regalado vs
- Integrity Roofing Systems $150,000 Car Accident 2022 Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances
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Albert H. Lechner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Albert H. Lechner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Albert H. Lechner is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Albert H. Lechner is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Albert H. Lechner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Albert H. Lechner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Albert H. Lechner is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Augustine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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