Atty. Gerald David Schackow
Gerald David Schackow is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home negligence and 1 other area of law. Gerald received a degree from University of Florida in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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Gerald David Schackow is a Partner based in Gainesville, Florida, practicing at Schackow & Mercadante, P.A.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Florida (1966), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1975), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1984). Educated at University of Florida (J.D. B.A.E., 1965) and University of Florida (B.A.E., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Adkins Inn of Court Member, 1994— President, 1995) ABOTA Trial Lawyers, 2004— Florida Justice Association, 1970—. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald David Schackow is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home negligence and 1 other area of law
- Gerald received a degree from University of Florida in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Gerald practices at Schackow & Mercadante, P.A. in Gainesville, FL
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Gerald David Schackow is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Gerald David Schackow 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.
Gerald David Schackow is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Gerald David Schackow is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Florida →
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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 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 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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