Atty. Thomas Jerla, Jr.
Tom Jerla is an attorney with Morgan & Morgan in the firm’s premises liability division located in Plantation, Florida. He joined the firm in June of 2021.
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Thomas Jerla, Jr. is an Attorney based in Plantation, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on securities, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2002) and Florida United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Cou (2002). Educated at Pace University School of Law Temple University (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of FJA) American Association for Justice (AAJ) Palm Beach County Justice Association (PBCJA) Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA, Florida Justice Association. Serands clients in Plantation, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom Jerla is an attorney with Morgan & Morgan in the firm’s premises liability division located in Plantation, Florida
- He joined the firm in June of 2021
- His practice is dedicated to representing clients suffering from injuries due to the negligence of individuals and corporations including but not limited to shopping centers, malls, and grocery stores
- Tom has dedicated his practice to representing injured individuals since 2012
- After graduating law school, Mr. Jerla worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office where he tried more than forty cases to verdict
- Prior to leaving the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office in 2007, he was assigned to the Economic Crimes Division where he was responsible for the investigation and prosecution of investment fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, embezzlement and identity theft
- Following his career as an Assistant State Attorney, Tom handled hundreds of cases on behalf of a national janitorial service company
- As a result, he understands how these corporations evaluate liability and claims in premises cases and can utilize his knowledge to aggressively conduct discovery and hold these businesses and individuals accountable for their wrongdoing
- In his free time, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and son
- In addition, Tom serves on the Board of Directors for The 22 Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military veterans suffering from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Awards & Recognitions •Martindale Hubble AV-Preeminent Rating since 2012 •2016 Super Lawyers Rising Star
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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 Plantation 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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