Atty. Steven E. Earle
Steven Earle is a partner in the Jacksonville office. He grew up in Destin, Florida as part of a military family with his father serving in the U.S.
General Liability & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 26+ Years Experience
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About Steven E. Earle at a Glance
Steven E. Earle is a Contact Attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2000). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1997). Active member of Memberships: •Florida Justice Association •The Florida Bar •U, S, and District Court •Middle District of Florida. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven E. Earle
- Steven Earle is a partner in the Jacksonville office
- He grew up in Destin, Florida as part of a military family with his father serving in the U.S
- Air Force and his mother teaching in Florida public schools
- After graduation from the University of Florida he began his legal career working for the State of Florida and then left to practice personal injury law with James N. Powers in Orlando, Florida in 2001
- During his career representing personal injury and wrongful death clients and their families, Mr. Earle has handled cases involving automobile negligence, tractor-trailer negligence, motorcycle crashes, premises liability, railroad grade crossing crashes, negligent security, product liability, nursing home neglect/abuse, and medical malpractice
- Mr. Earle founded the law firm of Earle & Smith in Orlando, Florida and subsequently joined Morgan & Morgan’s Jacksonville office in 2013
- During his career, Mr. Earle has successfully obtained numerous awards and settlements in excess of one million dollars for his clients and their families
- He has also successfully obtained the first Plaintiff's verdict against Starbucks for a hot coffee burn case
- Since joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Earle has been focused on the fight for his clients who have been injured in automobile, motorcycle, truck, premises liability and negligent security cases
- In addition to the work on behalf of his clients, Mr. Earle serves as an Elder at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church and also works to support the mission of Overseas Council in training Christian leaders in Cuba and around the world
- Mr. Earle has been blessed with his wife, Cari, two daughters, one son, and two West Highland Terriers who enjoy the year-round outdoor activities on the water and the lands of our beautiful state
- Mr. Earle is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction given to a selected few number of attorneys practicing in the State of Florida
- This certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar in the area of Civil Trial Litigation
- News & Insights Florida woman severely burned by Starbucks coffee awarded $100K US woman burned by Starbucks coffee awarded $100,000 Recent Wins Crowder v
- Island Oasis Grill N'Chill, LLC $1,267,447 Slip and Fall 2014 Ashley Sweat v
- EP Hauling, Inc. $197,500 Car Accident 2021 Courtney Campbell v
- EP Hauling, Inc. $187,500 Car Accident 2021 Deck v
- Petsmart $131,204 Personal Injury 2018 Joanne Mogavero v
- Starbucks Corp. $100,000 Burn Injury 2017 Sandra Samuels v
- Source of Solutions $20,000 Car Accident 2014 Bette Richardson v
- Walter Smith $18,000 Car Accident 2015
Practice Areas Explained
Steven E. Earle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E. Earle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Wrongful Death in Jacksonville
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Personal Injury in Jacksonville
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.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Jacksonville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville 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 venue, 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.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jacksonville Choose Steven E. Earle
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven E. Earle's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven E. Earle brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall, Steven E. Earle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means Steven E. Earle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Steven E. Earle Handles in Jacksonville
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