Atty. Leland E. Garvin
Leland Eric Garvin, a Florida native and second generation trial attorney, began his legal career working as a Prosecutor. While at the State Attorney's office, he gained invaluable trial experience representing the State of Florida in countless jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony levels.
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Leland E. Garvin is an Attorney based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Garvin Injury Law. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl (2006) and Colorado (2025). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2006) and Florida State University (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Broward Bar Association Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Justice Association Broward County Justice Association. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Leland Eric Garvin, a Florida native and second generation trial attorney, began his legal career working as a Prosecutor
- While at the State Attorney's office, he gained invaluable trial experience representing the State of Florida in countless jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony levels
- Prior to taking the job with the State, and throughout law school
- Mr. Garvin worked for one of the larger personal injury law firms in South Florida
- When he wasn't handling injury and auto accident cases
- he made time for the Moot Court Honor Society
- It was during his time with Moot Court that he developed a love for the courtroom and passionate advocacy
- After leaving his job as a prosecutor, Mr. Garvin started his own firm handling both criminal defense and injury cases
- More recently he and his father Jeff decided to combine their two practices to better serve the needs of their clients
- In 2009, Leland was selected as "one of the best up and coming attorneys" in the state of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine and listed in the 2009 edition of Strathmore's Who’s Who
- In 2010, Mr. Garvin was named by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as one of the Top Young Lawyers in Florida
- Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers for this list
- Leland was also selected as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers Association in 2012
- He serves on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Justice Association in addition to being a member of the PULSE Committee for the American Heart Association
- Leland is a member of American Association for Justice, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Broward County Justice Association, Broward, and Lee County Bar Association
- He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and select criminal defense litigation
- He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida
- Former Prosecutor, Office of the State Attorney, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida at the Juvenile, Misdemeanor, and Felony levels
- DUI Trial Advocacy School, 2006
- NSU Moot Court Society Member
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Leland E. Garvin is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
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Leland E. Garvin 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.
Leland E. Garvin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Myers 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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