Atty. Brian Rodgers
Before becoming a trial lawyer, Brian Rodgers built homes with his hands. A skilled carpenter and construction superintendent, Brian spent years leading crews on job sites across the country.
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About Brian Rodgers at a glance
Brian Rodgers is an Attorney based in Gainesville, Florida, practforg at Morgan & Morgan. Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D. Cum, 2011) and University of Central Florida (B.A. Political, 2008). Actiand member of Membership •Florida Justice Association •Board of Directors, Gainesville Area Trial Lawyers Association •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Before becoming a trial lawyer, Brian Rodgers built homes with his hands
- A skilled carpenter and construction superintendent, Brian spent years leading crews on job sites across the country
- He knows what it means to work hard, take pride in your craft, and stand up when things go wrong
- That same blue-collar grit defines the way he practices law today: aggressively, strategically, and relentlessly for his clients
- A native of Daytona Beach, Brian eventually traded his toolbelt for textbooks and earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Honors in the Major from the University of Central Florida in 2008, where he was named the Bledsoe-Young Award recipient for most outstanding senior in the department
- He went on to earn his law degree with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he served as an editor of the Journal of Law and Public Policy and gained hands-on experience in both civil and criminal law
- Brian began his legal career as a prosecutor in Gainesville, rising quickly through the ranks of the State Attorney’s Office
- He tried over 100 jury trials to verdict, specializing in serious felony cases in the Special Victims Unit, including homicide, sexual violence, child abuse, and exploitation cases
- He ultimately served as the Division Chief of SVU, supervising a team of elite attorneys and managing some of the most difficult and high-stakes cases in the circuit
- With a foundation rooted in courtroom warfare, Brian shifted his focus to civil litigation-where he now channels that same tenacity into fighting for people injured by the negligence of others
- He brings the full force of his trial experience to every personal injury case, treating each client like family and each case like it’s going to trial from day one
- His mission is simple: hold powerful interests accountable and never back down until justice is served
- Outside the courtroom, Brian lives in Gainesville with his wife, a fellow trial lawyer, and their daughter
- He is also a proud bonus dad to two incredible daughters who are both educators
- He’s a devoted family man, a die-hard Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguars fan, and someone who believes in standing up for people when they need it most
- Recent Wins Jermain Hicks v
- Nextran Truck Centers $5,210,468 Car Accident 2023 Emory Ross v
- Nextran Truck Center $2,824,461 Car Accident 2023 Marilyn Baker v
- Sunshine Construction, LLC $2,500,000 Car Accident 2025 Demetria Rollins v
- Cambridge Management and SP MO Apartments, LLC $829,872 Slip and Fall 2025 Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Gainesville 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 substantiand 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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