Atty. Jonathan R. Gdanski

Atty. Jonathan R. Gdanski

A trial attorney with Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A., Jonathan Gdanski focuses on catastrophic personal injury cases, tobacco litigation, and products liability lawsuits. Jonathan handled numerous cases that were established after the Engle Tobacco Class Action.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan R. Gdanski at a glance

Jonathan R. Gdanski is an Attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006). Educated at Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Genesis Jerusalem Institute (B.A. Yeshiva, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Broward County Justice Association Attorney Information Exchange Group B'Nai B'rith Justice League American Association of Justice. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • A trial attorney with Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A., Jonathan Gdanski focuses on catastrophic personal injury cases, tobacco litigation, and products liability lawsuits
  • Jonathan handled numerous cases that were established after the Engle Tobacco Class Action
  • He managed more than 1,250 claims that resulted in more than 10 million dollars in recovery on behalf of his clients
  • In fact, he has recovered numerous multi-million dollar verdicts for clients in the wake of the Engle Tobacco Class Action
  • Jonathan has successfully handled cases in both State and Federal Court
  • Additionally, Jonathan is lead Plaintiff’s liaison counsel in Broward County
  • He also manages and oversees all the tobacco lawsuits that are pending in Broward County
  • Notable Case Results Along with Crane Johnstone, Scott Schlesinger, and Steven Hammer, Jonathan obtained a $75 million verdict against four major tobacco companies in the U.S
  • This landmark case, Marvine Calloway as Personal Representative of the Estate of Johnnie Calloway vs
  • R.J
  • Reynolds, et. al., is the first in which punitive and compensatory damages were demanded from all four tobacco companies
  • This is one of the largest awards in tobacco litigation history
  • Another notable case involved a national class action against Toyota Motor Sales
  • Along with Scott Schlesinger, Jonathan served as lead counsel in a case involving a substantial defect in the 2007 Lexus ES350
  • A national settlement that affected more than 100,000 vehicle owners was the result of this certified class action
  • Education and Personal Life Prior to joining Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A., Jonathan was a clerk at Stanley Rosenblatt P.A. in Miami
  • He graduated with honors from Yeshiva College before obtaining his J.D. at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York
  • Jonathan is fluent in Hebrew
  • Jonathan and his wife, Rachel, are parents to Eliora, Caleb, and Ezekiel
  • The family lives in Miami Beach

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan R. Gdanski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan R. Gdanski handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Jonathan R. Gdanski is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Jonathan R. Gdanski is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Motorcycle Accidents

Jonathan R. Gdanski is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Jonathan R. Gdanski is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Jonathan R. Gdanski

Where is Jonathan R. Gdanski's law office located?
Jonathan R. Gdanski's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan R. Gdanski handle?
Jonathan R. Gdanski focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jonathan R. Gdanski practiced law?
Jonathan R. Gdanski has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Jonathan R. Gdanski go to law school?
Jonathan R. Gdanski earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Yeshiva, 2000).
How can I contact Jonathan R. Gdanski for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan R. Gdanski received?
Jonathan R. Gdanski's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Yeshiva
Genesis Jerusalem Institute
- 2000

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2006

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