Atty. Jennifer Cates Lester

Atty. Jennifer Cates Lester

Ms. Jennifer Cates Lester is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, civil trial and 14 other areas of law.

Gainesville Gainesville 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Jennifer Cates Lester at a glance

Jennifer Cates Lester is a trusts, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and estate litigation attorney based in Gainesville, Florida. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Flori (1992). Educated at Frederic G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida (J.D., 1992) and University of Florida (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Jennifer Cates Lester is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, civil trial and 14 other areas of law
  • Jennifer received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Jennifer practices in Gainesville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer Cates Lester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer Cates Lester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Jennifer Cates Lester is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Jennifer Cates Lester is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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.

Jennifer Cates Lester is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jennifer Cates Lester is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Jennifer Cates Lester is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer Cates Lester

Where is Jennifer Cates Lester's law office located?
Jennifer Cates Lester's law practice is located in Gainesville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer Cates Lester handle?
Jennifer Cates Lester focuses on trusts, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jennifer Cates Lester practiced law?
Jennifer Cates Lester has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jennifer Cates Lester go to law school?
Jennifer Cates Lester earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Jennifer Cates Lester for a consultation?
You can contact Jennifer Cates Lester directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jennifer Cates Lester received?
Jennifer Cates Lester's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Frederic G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida
- 1992
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Flori
Admitted: 1992

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