Personal Injury Lawyers in Florida
Browse 12,431 verified personal injury attorneys licensed to practice in Florida. Compare experience, ratings, and verified reviews — every FL profile is independently sourced and refreshed.
- David Alan Wolf Jacksonville
- Michael Maz Raheb Fort Myers
- Jason B. Goldman Port Charlotte
- Timi Deann Tucker Melbourne
- Scott Andrew Ferris Coral Gables
- Jason Eric Neufeld Aventura
- Peter Wilborn Winter Garden
- Jack J Fine Gainesville
- Easa Ronny Mousa Jacksonville
- Tricia Ann Spivey Fort Myers
- Walter Antonio Arguelles Miami
- Walter Rudolph Hnot III Orlando
- Araly Herrera Coral Gables
- Bill Bone West Palm Beach
- Curry Gary Pajcic Jacksonville
- Alan Harold Landman Melbourne
- Jonathan Stephen Burns Boca Raton
- Andrew Burton Pickett Melbourne
- Jonathan Stephen Burns Fort Lauderdale
- Niels Murphy Jacksonville
- David Scott Farber Coral Gables
- Andrew William Abel Fort Myers
- Susan Stanfill Carlson Coral Gables
- Loren L. Gold Plantation
- Ryan Kuhl Naples
- Andrew David Wyman Boca Raton
- Anthony Biagio Rickman Tampa
- Marc Scott Buschman Miami
- Chris M. Kavouklis Tampa
- Jarrett Blakeley Fort Lauderdale
- Nicole Sarah Houman Miami
- William John Sarubbi II Boca Raton
- Dan Sutherland Arnold III Fort Lauderdale
- Michael Howard Galex Miami
- Gregory David Prysock Jacksonville
- Trisha Sanor Widowfield Boca Raton
- Ben J Whitman Palm Beach Gardens
- Melissa Lynn Pietrzyk West Palm Beach
- Santo DiGangi West Palm Beach
- Moises Kaba III Hialeah
- Emanuel Galimidi Miami
- Grant I. Schwarz Weston
- Christopher M. Drury Coral Gables
- Robert B Dehne Maitland
- Eric R Elms Orlando
- Mark A. Sessums Tampa
- Frederick John Murphy, Jr Bartow
- J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo Miami
- James Gabriel Vickaryous Lake Mary
- Reinaldo J Dorta, Jr. Coral Gables
- Christopher Alfred Haddad West Palm Beach
- Marc A. Silverman Plantation
- Vivian Hattem Fazio Fort Lauderdale
- Matthew D. Schultz Pensacola
- Shana Pollack Nogues Palm Beach Gardens
- Howard Yale Yelen Weston
- Christopher B Wigand Fort Lauderdale
- W. Trent Steele Hobe Sound
- Keith William Weidner Pensacola
- Ian Brent Miller Winter Park
- Cheryl Ward Melbourne
- Joseph 'Joe' M. Murphy Seminole
- Jarrett Lee DeLuca Miami
- Damian David Mallard Sarasota
- Andrew S. Epstein, Esq. Fort Myers
- Lance Paul Richard Esquire Stuart
- Joseph Bilotta West Palm Beach
- William John Scott Jacksonville
- Roger P. Foley West Palm Beach
- Hillary Brisson Cassel Hollywood
- Jonathan David Ramsey Gainesville
- Alyson Anne Battaglia Bradenton
- Jack P. Hill West Palm Beach
- Gregory Scot D'Incelli Miami
- Gadiel Espinoza Land O'Lakes
- Michael Sean Brown Orlando
- Joseph Richard Fazio III Fort Lauderdale
- John S. Castro Tampa
- Amy Millan DeMartino West Palm Beach
- Heath Evan Gelman Fort Myers
- Brent G Steinberg Tampa
- Heath Gelman Fort Myers
- Roger J. Dodd Jacksonville
- Todd L Wallen Coral Gables
- Randy Richard Dow West Palm Beach
- Isaac Ramon Ruiz-Carus Tampa
- Gregory Michael Yaffa Palm Beach Gardens
- Traci McKee Fort Myers
- Michael Shelley Miami Beach
- Mary Bonanno Thomas Tampa
- Christen Elizabeth Luikart Jacksonville
- Daniel Greene Tampa
- Adam Michael Pastis Maitland
- Michael Sheldon Smith Palm Beach Gardens
- Jeannie Marie Jontiff Miami
- Antonio Bayon-Casiano Orlando
- Scott M. Janowitz Coral Gables
- Michael E Lockamy Jacksonville
- Courtney Michelle King Orlando
- Amie Elizabeth DeGuzman Jacksonville
- Lance W. Dunford Fort Myers
- Scott Robert Toner Spring Hill
- Jason Arthur Herman Pinellas Park
- Stephen William Morse II Fort Lauderdale
- Diana I Castrillon Fort Myers
- Joseph A Bosco Boynton Beach
- Thomas Bert Fighter Orlando
- Brett Lewis Berger Tampa
- Warren Q. Peebles Fort Lauderdale
- Julie Schrank Luhrsen, Esq. Lakewood Ranch
- Evan D. Lubell Fort Myers
- Joshua Scott Danz Fort Lauderdale
- Belkis Christina Plata Jacksonville
- Sean Phillip Saval Gulfport
- David R Hazouri Miami
- Chase J. Zortman Altamonte Springs
- Lauren Flotron Lombardo Pompano Beach
- Sam N. Masters, Esq. Daytona Beach
- Allen Weldon Lindsay, Jr. Milton
- Frederick Joseph Elbrecht Sarasota
- Carl Joseph Ohall Brandon
- Poorad Razavi Palm Beach Gardens
- James Elijah Simmons Winter Park
- Taylor Kennedy McKnight Tampa
- Heather Bryan Lakeland
- Wajih Ali Shirazi Coral Gables
- Cameron Wayne Wilson Miami
- Robert M. Kirilloff Jacksonville
- Gustavo Enrique Maclao West Palm Beach
- Jason Alexander Setchen Miami
- Gary Iscoe Miami
- Nancy Lapierre Palm City
- Charles Shelton Philips New Port Richey
- Darryl B. Kogan Boca Raton
- Justin P. Caldarone Naples
- Jennifer Marie Lipinski Jupiter
- Brian Lucas Shrader Tampa
- Stacy Estes Yates Tampa
- James M Horne, Jr. Lakewood Ranch
- Jacob Scott Gordon Tampa
- A Scott Gow Fort Lauderdale
- Brian Leslie Barker St. Petersburg
- Amado Alan Alvarez Miami
- Jose Agustin Barreiro Tampa
- Brad E. Kelsky Plantation
- David Wayne Brill Weston
- Alexander Jacob Perkins Miami
- Joel Alexander Bello Coral Gables
- Andrew Douglas Craven Miami
- Catherine M Verona Tampa
- Zachary A Hicks Miami
- Albert H. Lechner St. Augustine
- Michael Anthony Mandeville Orlando
- Manny Arce, Esq. Miami
- Brent Matthew Lowman Brooksville
- Drew Bruner Fort Walton Beach
- Tammy-Mary Baldwin Denbo Tampa
- Worth A. Ellis Lake City
- Nick L. Cacciatore, Jr. Lakeland
- Jill Knellinger Schmidt Tampa
- Gillis Edward Powell, Jr. Crestview
- Bradley David Asnis Sunrise
- Stephen Arnold Black Orlando
- William Gregory Lockeby Orlando
- Lourdes Espino Wydler Miami
- Gary Ian Masel Fort Lauderdale
- Aaron D. Delgado, Esq. Daytona Beach
- Jedediah 'Jed' Main Winter Park
- Dina Marie Contri West Palm Beach
- Harold S. Stevens Fort Lauderdale
- Daniel Tobias Oppenheimer Boca Raton
- William Joseph Tonelli III Winter Park
- Julie A Tyk Winter Park
- Howard Lawrence Citron Fort Lauderdale
- Michael S. Herman, Esq. Jupiter
- Leila Billings Fort Lauderdale
- Howard Marc Hughes Jupiter
- Jessica N. Cochran Tampa
- Ana M. Veliz Coral Gables
- Jesse Philippe-Auguste Miami
- Todd Kevin Miner Orlando
- Jonathan Hayes Groff Miami
- Andrew C. Demos Pembroke Pines
- Linda Elise Capobianco Stuart
- Richard Bodin Sharp Miami
- Gregory R. Beck Fort Lauderdale
- Jeffrey J. Galvan Boca Raton
- Nicholas John Fiorentino Largo
- Maximo Alexander Santiago Coral Gables
- Jason Alan Paul Maitland
- Glenn Eric Siegel West Palm Beach
- Aaron Michael Jacobs Tampa
- Brett M. Rosen Miami
- Patrick Vernon Douglas Lake City
- Frederick Laurence Koberlein, Jr. Lake City
- Kevin Thomas O'Hara Maitland
- Kaysia Monica Earley Plantation
- Michael J. Drahos West Palm Beach
- John Joseph Spence St. Augustine
- Gregory Andrew Deutch Miami
Personal Injury in Florida — a state-specific overview
In Florida, personal injury sits within the broader U.S. legal framework but is shaped at every level by state-specific statutes and rules of court. The Florida legislature periodically amends the governing code provisions, and the Florida appellate courts produce binding interpretations that lower courts must follow. Even when the underlying federal law is the same as in neighbouring states, the Florida personal injury bar develops its own practical norms — particular forms, conventions around discovery, expectations about hearings — that an out-of-state attorney would have to learn from scratch.
Three structural facts are worth knowing before you hire a personal injury attorney in FL. First, every lawyer who appears in a Florida courtroom must hold an active license issued by the The Florida Bar; pro hac vice admission for out-of-state counsel is possible but requires a sponsoring local attorney and court approval. Second, civil and criminal procedure in Florida are governed by their own codes — discovery, motion practice, and trial scheduling differ from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in ways that matter strategically. Third, the Florida courts of general jurisdiction (trial level), intermediate appellate courts, and the state supreme court each have their own filing requirements, fee schedules, and electronic-filing systems.
AttorneyQnA tracks 12,431 verified personal injury attorneys licensed in Florida, with the deepest concentration in Miami and the other cities listed in the sidebar. If your matter has the option of being filed in Florida or another jurisdiction, that venue choice is one of the first decisions worth discussing with counsel — sometimes the most consequential one.
When do you need a personal injury attorney in Florida?
The signals that suggest it's time to involve counsel are largely the same nationwide — but in Florida, several of them carry state-specific deadlines that you can't see coming without legal help. The scenarios below are the ones FL residents and businesses most commonly bring to AttorneyQnA.
For personal injury, the FL deadline is typically 2 years from the date of injury or discovery. Once it expires, courts cannot extend it as a favour. If you can name a date the harm occurred, you have a deadline.
State-court summons, administrative-agency notices, and licensing actions in Florida all start procedural clocks measured in days, not weeks. Responding without an attorney can convert a manageable matter into a default judgment or finalized enforcement.
Whether it's a settlement, a contract, an NDA, or a release, the moment your signature is on the page, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. Florida-specific clauses (forum selection, choice-of-law, waiver, indemnity) deserve a pre-signature review.
The moment opposing counsel files an appearance, the conversation moves out of plain English. Continuing unrepresented in Florida state court is almost always a losing position from that point on.
If your situation touches Florida plus another jurisdiction, conflict-of-laws questions will determine which body of law actually applies — and that determines outcomes more than anything else. You need a lawyer licensed in the controlling jurisdiction.
Forming a Florida entity, drafting a Florida-governed estate document, structuring a real-estate or business deal — each carries long-term consequences that are far cheaper to get right the first time than to litigate later.
For a short written answer before booking a consultation, use the Ask a Lawyer tool — licensed Florida attorneys typically reply within 24 hours.
How to choose a personal injury attorney in Florida
The single biggest factor is fit between the lawyer and your specific matter. A personal injury generalist with twenty years of FL experience may be a worse choice than a five-year associate who handles your particular sub-issue repeatedly. Run every prospective attorney through this checklist.
- Active Florida bar admission. Confirm the lawyer is currently licensed and in good standing with the The Florida Bar. Federal-court matters additionally require admission to the relevant U.S. District Court covering Florida.
- Direct FL personal injury experience. Ask plainly: "How many personal injury matters have you handled in Florida in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than a generic résumé.
- Written engagement letter. Whether hourly, flat-fee, contingent, or hybrid, the terms should be in writing before any work begins. Avoid lawyers who resist putting fee terms on paper.
- Communication cadence. Settle upfront on update frequency, day-to-day point of contact, and realistic response time. Non-communication is the number-one complaint filed with the Florida bar's grievance committee.
- Conflict check + clean disciplinary record. The Florida bar publishes any public discipline. Ten minutes spent there will surface anything you need to know before signing.
Once two or three candidates pass the checklist, schedule consultations with each. Temperament and strategic fit vary widely; the right lawyer for your matter is sometimes the second or third one you meet — not the first.
How much does a personal injury attorney cost in Florida?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, and Florida is no exception. What you pay depends on the billing model, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. Four billing structures are in active use among FL personal injury attorneys.
Hourly billing
The default for non-contingent matters. Hourly rates among Florida personal injury attorneys typically range from $175–$275/hour at the lower end (solo and small-firm rates in mid-size FL markets), through $300–$500/hour at mid-market firms in Miami, up to $650/hour and above for senior partners at large firms.
Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined work — single-issue motions, drafting deliverables, uncontested filings. Florida attorneys offering flat-fee arrangements typically include filing fees in the quote; always confirm. Flat fees give you cost certainty and shift complexity risk to the lawyer.
Contingency
Where permitted by Florida rules of professional conduct — primarily plaintiff-side personal injury matters with a monetary recovery — the attorney is paid a percentage of any award, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client owes no fee if there is no recovery. Florida court rules sometimes cap contingent percentages in specific case types; ask for the maximum allowed in your category.
Retainer / subscription
Monthly fees that buy a defined block of access or hours, used most often by businesses with ongoing personal injury needs. A subscription smooths spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model fits, ask explicitly what is not included — surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Top Florida cities for Personal Injury attorneys
The cards below show the Florida cities with the largest concentrations of verified personal injury attorneys. Each link narrows the directory to that city while keeping the practice-area filter.
Florida's court system & personal injury
Choosing the right venue is one of the first strategic decisions in any personal injury matter, and in Florida it is structured across three court systems whose jurisdictions and procedures differ in ways that matter to outcomes.
State trial courts
Most personal injury matters that originate under Florida state law begin in the Florida trial courts of general jurisdiction. Filing fees, electronic-filing requirements, and standard scheduling orders vary by county; experienced FL counsel will know which courthouse is favoured for your matter type and why.
Federal district court
Matters involving federal statutes, diversity jurisdiction, or constitutional questions belong in the U.S. District Court whose territory covers your Florida location. Federal practice is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, not the Florida code; the two diverge meaningfully in pleading standards, discovery, and motion practice.
State appellate courts
Trial-court decisions in Florida are reviewed first by the state's intermediate appellate court(s) and then, on discretionary review, by the Florida supreme court. Appellate practice is a distinct specialty; a brilliant trial lawyer is not automatically the right attorney to handle the appeal.
Whichever venue applies, the Florida statute of limitations for personal injury is 2 years. View the full 50-state deadline grid for comparison.
Frequently asked questions about personal injury in Florida
How much is my personal injury case worth?
Settlement value depends on medical bills, lost wages, severity and permanence of injury, fault distribution, the defendant's insurance limits, and the jurisdiction. A general rule of thumb is 1.5 to 5 times your total medical bills plus lost wages, but cases with permanent injury or scarring can run higher. Cases against minimum-policy drivers settle for the policy limits regardless of true value.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
Every state has a statute of limitations — typically 2 to 3 years from the date of injury for general negligence claims. Claims against government entities almost always require a written notice of claim filed within 90 to 180 days. Missing either deadline is fatal in nearly every case.
Do personal injury attorneys really charge nothing if they lose?
Yes — almost all personal-injury attorneys work on contingency, meaning their fee is a percentage (typically 33%) of any recovery. If the case loses, you owe no attorney's fee. You may owe out-of-pocket costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, deposition transcripts), but most attorneys advance these and recoup them only from a recovery.
Should I give a statement to the insurance company?
You are generally required to cooperate with your OWN insurance company's investigation. You are NOT required to give a recorded statement to the OTHER driver's insurance company, and doing so frequently hurts your case — adjusters are trained to ask questions that minimize the carrier's exposure. Talk to an attorney before giving any recorded statement to a third-party adjuster.
How long does a personal injury case take to settle?
Simple cases with clear liability and minor injuries can settle in 3 to 6 months. Cases involving disputed liability, ongoing medical treatment, or large dollar amounts typically take 1 to 3 years. Trials usually add 12 to 24 months. Most attorneys do not recommend settling until your medical treatment is finished or your injuries have reached "maximum medical improvement."
Will I have to go to court for my personal injury case?
Over 90% of personal injury cases settle without trial. Even cases that file suit usually resolve in mediation or settlement conferences before a jury is impaneled. Most clients never testify in court. The minority of cases that do go to trial typically involve disputed liability, severe injuries, or unreasonable insurance carrier behavior.
Can I sue if I was partly at fault for the accident?
In 46 states yes — under comparative negligence rules, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated. In Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, however, any fault on your part is a complete bar to recovery under the older contributory negligence rule. Some comparative-negligence states bar recovery if you were more than 50% or 51% at fault.
Personal Injury attorneys by state
National hub →Find personal injury attorneys in every U.S. state. The current state (Florida) is highlighted; each other state opens that state's personal injury directory with its own filing-deadline and court-system overview.