Ochopee Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Since 1972, attorney Jeff Fenster has focused his practice in representing victims of nursing home abuse, catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice. He has obtained some of Florida’s landmark jury verdicts in these legal fields and has shaped much of Florida’s appellate law on medical liability litigation.

Born in Miami in 1947, Mr. Fenster is a bi-lingual Florida native and one of the state’s preeminent trial attorneys. Mr. Fenster attended the University of Florida, graduating in 1969, and remained at UF to obtain his law degree, graduating in 1972. While at UF, he was chosen for membership in Florida Blue Key....

Eric began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney in Broward County, Florida, where he tried dozens of jury trials and countless bench trials to verdict. Mr. Rosen left public service to pursue his passion for helping people who have suffered due to someone else’s misconduct with the aspiration of being known as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Rosen then rose through the ranks to become a partner at a prominent South Florida personal injury and wrongful death firm. For over a decade, Eric dedicated his practice to...

Jarrett DeLuca focuses his practice on complex personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice litigation. He has consistently been recognized by his peers in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury law, has published articles in both state and national legal journals, and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements for his clients. Since 2012, Jarrett has been listed every year by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation – a recognition given to only 2.5% of Florida’s lawyers. He was also named by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under...

James Hannon is a native of Miami, Florida and a founding shareholder of the law firm, Hannon Legal Group. The firm began on Brickell Avenue in the heart of Miami's financial district and relocated to central downtown Dadeland. The Firm specializes in serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligent security, dialysis errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, defective products, crime victim's rights, cruise line negligence and insurance claims.

Mr. Hannon holds an AV Preeminent Rating - the highest rating for legal skill and ethics - in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers...

Personal Injury Lawyer Experienced trial attorney specializing in representing persons injured in an accident or at work . Ms. Johnson worked for the insurance companies for several years and is now working for you, the work accident victim. With the experience she gained, she will handle your workers compensation claim aggressively and efficiently

Dean H. Freeman is the managing partner of Freeman Injury Law and is proud to represent injured clients in the Miami, Plantation, West Palm Beach, and Orlando area. Mr. Freeman's long and successful career in injury law all began when he joined the U.S. Army, learning the skills of a combat medic. He obtained an honorable discharge and pursued his studies in the health sciences.
Attorney Freeman graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Health Administration, which helped him in understanding the management of health organizations including several health insurance companies.
He continued on to obtain his Juris Doctor...

Michael J. Carmona is a partner at Friedland | Carmona. Mr. Carmona was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he attended Christopher Columbus High School. Mr. Carmona then attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minors in Entrepreneurship and Communication Studies. While at the University of Florida he was on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters and interned at the prestigious Morgan Stanley financial institution. Mr. Carmona was also a recipient of the Gator Club of Miami Scholarship, Bright Future’s Academic Scholarship and an invited member to the Collegiate Leadership Academy and...

Elizabeth Estrada is a Partner at Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A. she represents clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Claims, Products Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Negligent Security, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injuries, Nurse Home Negligence, Workers' Compensation Claims, Long-shore, and Harbor Act Based Claims. She has litigated, arbitrated, and mediated cases throughout the State of Florida.

Ms. Estrada has obtained several million-dollar settlements, judgments, and jury verdicts on behalf of her clients during her career. She is a member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a membership for trial lawyers who have won million-dollar settlements and...

“Achieving substantial compensation for our seriously injured clients in a way that dramatically improves the quality of their lives is the most satisfying thing about the work that we do.” Robert B. Boyers

Michael Flanagan is a partner at Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm and personal injury lawyer in Miami who has handled cases against some of the largest companies in the world. At just 29, Michael had already earned a coveted spot as a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and by 30, he obtained a multi-million dollar settlement in an individual personal injury lawsuit. He’s been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an association that awards the distinction to just 2.5 lawyers in the United States, and he’s been named a “Top 40...

I handle personal injury cases for clients who have been injured. My work involves cases related to premises liability, automobile negligence, maritime and admiralty, and sexual assault. Before my current role, I was an associate at Cole, Scott & Kissane, which is recognized as Florida’s largest defense firm. I served in the Miami office, where I represented insureds and insurance carriers in various legal matters, including automobile accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and general liability cases. My journey into law began at Florida International University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy, graduating with magna cum laude...

After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1994, Jonathan R. Friedland immediately immersed himself into the legal community of Miami-Dade County. With nearly 25 years of experience as a Miami Personal Injury attorney, Jonathan received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can attain. Jonathan served as President of the Miami-Dade County Trial Lawyers Association and is an Eagle Member of the Florida Academy of Justice. Further, Jonathan is in a niche group of lawyers whom hold prestigious membership in both the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation...

Ricardo V. Alsina is an active trial attorney and maritime lawyer at Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A. Mr. Alsina has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991 and has earned a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV – the highest rating for legal ability and professional and ethical standards in the industry. He focuses his practice on maritime related matters including cruise ship personal injury, cruise ship rape matters and wrongful death claims. He is also experienced in handling a number of personal injury areas including aviation disasters, automobile accidents, medical malpractice and class action civil lawsuits.

Jeremiah graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, minoring in Biological Anthropology. While studying at UNM, Jeremiah enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and also coached his former high school’s Speech and Debate Team.

Jeremiah enrolled at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California in June of 2013. As a student at CWSL, he became a member of the school’s Appellate Moot Court Competition Team, participating in three national-level competitions and receiving recognition as an outstanding speaker while continuing to develop his oral and written advocacy skills. Jeremiah was...

I came from a family of doctors. My grandfather was an OB-GYN, my father was an OB-GYN and my brother is a pediatric radiologist. My father was a rare breed of doctor who made house calls and cared deeply about his patient's welfare and instilled in me compassion for my fellow man. Although I began my college career as a pre-med major, I found that I was more interested in logic courses and philosophy. I graduated from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida with a major in philosophy and went to law school at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University...

The legal landscape is ever-changing and can sometimes drastically shift overnight. That is why at The G Law Group, our attorneys have the skills, expertise, and resources needed to keep up with emerging trends. The ability to pivot quickly and move forward with the times, sets us apart from other law firms. While other law firms are stuck trying to navigate the legal waters of the past, we are already building towards the future. Personal injury law is our passion at The G Law Group, and we fight tirelessly to obtain compensation for our clients that have been injured...

For over 40 years, Martin Hoffman has been a relentless advocate for individuals, families, and businesses in South Florida. He combines aggressive representation with genuine compassion, building trusted relationships with his clients while fighting fiercely for their rights. Leading the Way: Martin founded Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, a testament to his leadership and vision. Under his guidance, the firm has expanded across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, providing accessible legal services throughout the region. An experienced litigator, Martin accepts Divorce and family cases, Paternity cases, Prenups, Divorce Litigation, Medical Malpractice and wrongful Death cases, Workers' Compensation cases, and Business Litigation.

Richard is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law since 1991, and Recertified consistently since becoming Board Certified. Richard has achieved a national reputation through his representation of clients as lead counsel in more than ten states, and as a result of over thirty years of outstanding results in trial and by obtaining substantial settlements for his clients. He has consistently received an “AV” Rating which is the highest rating of legal ability and ethics by the Martindale -Hubbell Law Directory. He has consistently been listed in the prestigious peer reviewed book, The Best Lawyers...

Robert Dixon is a native of England and moved to Florida in order to pursue his goal of becoming a personal injury attorney. Mr. Dixon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Following law school, Mr. Dixon moved to South Florida where he practiced Personal Injury law in both North Palm Beach and Stuart. After working on hundreds of cases as an associate attorney, Mr. Dixon formed The Law Offices of Robert Dixon to better serve the injured. Robert Dixon...

Bruce L. Scheiner moved to Fort Myers, Florida after graduating from the University of Miami School of Law in 1970. After almost 40 years representing the injured, Bruce L. Scheiner is one of the most experienced and longest-serving personal injury lawyers in South Florida. Today, with his wife Cheryl, who runs the office, and son Preston, who is an associate attorney, Bruce L. Scheiner hand selects each case the firm represents and partners with one or more of his associate attorneys to provide each client with tough, experienced and aggressive representation, both in the negotiating room ... and in the courtroom.

Anthony Quackenbush is a South Florida personal injury attorney practicing in all areas of South Florida, including Broward County, Miami-Dade County, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. He handles car accident cases and others throughout Florida, including Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville.

As a Miami personal injury lawyer, Sagi Shaked founded Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers in 2007 to bring high-quality, compassionate representation to accident victims throughout Florida. Mr. Shaked has practiced personal injury law for over 20 years. During that time, he has developed substantial experience representing victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall accidents. Mr. Shaked also handles wrongful death cases for families who have lost loved ones to the same accidents. Mr. Shaked has extensive experience representing clients with catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. Attorney Shaked earned a bachelor’s degree with honors...

Kristopher Torres received his JD from Florida International University. He has been a civil litigation attorney for the past five years, representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters throughout the entire state of Florida. Mr. Torres received his BA in English Literature and his MA in Education from the University of Florida.

Mr. Torres is a member of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, and the Treasure Coast Justice Association. He is also a member and the former president of the Networking Professionals International, founding member of the Professional Referral Network and a member...

Prosper Shaked prides himself in tailoring a litigation style and collaborative approach to fit the needs of each of client. Mr. Shaked strives to keep his clients as involved in their cases as possible, and he is happy to answer any questions they may have at any point in the process. Mr. Shaked begins with the end in mind and he does his best to efficiently and effectively move your case forward so that it does not drag on while you are waiting to be compensated for your injuries. Call personal injury attorney Prosper Shaked today and find out how...

I bring a unique insight to my role as an attorney at Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, where I focus on Defense Base Act cases. I am deeply committed to advocating for the rights of injured workers and am passionate about assisting those who serve and support the United States on military bases abroad in obtaining the compensation they rightfully deserve. At Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, I dedicate my practice to representing injured workers under the Defense Base Act. My clients benefit not only from my legal knowledge but also from my deep personal drive to protect the...

ELISE SHERR ALLISON joined Searcy Denney in 2019 after clerking for The Honorable Jose E. Martinez, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and then working with a complex commercial litigation and personal injury firm in Miami. At Searcy Denney, she represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases resulting from medical malpractice, defective products, motor vehicle accidents and unsafe premises.

My career journey began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Photography from Florida International University. I then decided to pursue a legal career and found no better place than the College of Law at my alma mater, returning to Florida International University, where I obtained my Juris Doctor degree. As an attorney at Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, I focus on the Defense Base Act, advocating ardently for the rights of injured workers. With a multicultural background, I was drawn to this area of law to fight for injured workers in international employment, whether...

I am a personal injury attorney that practices law with tenacity and an uncommon compassion that comes from surviving a catastrophic plane crash in 2011 that the FAA and NTSB determined was caused by pilot error. Because of my experiences coping with, and recovering from, serious, life threatening injuries, I practice with an understanding and compassion that few injury lawyers possess.

Stratton A. Smiley was born in Ohio, but has been a south Florida resident for the past fourteen years. Mr. Smiley received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Florida Atlantic University. While at FAU, Mr. Smiley continuously made the Dean’s List, President’s List, and was a Scholar Athlete.

Upon graduating, Mr. Smiley passed the Florida Bar Exam with one of the highest scores in the state and was the speaker on behalf of the newly admitted attorneys at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal’s induction ceremony.

BORIS ZHADANOVSKIY brings to the Searcy Denney team not only a law degree, but an undergraduate degree in business administration and fluency in both English and Russian. He draws upon his experience in complex insurance litigation to make sure that insurance companies keep their promises to policyholders who have been harmed.

Trial attorney focused on wrongful death, automobile negligence, medical malpractice, products liability, and premises liability.

DAVID P. VITALE, JR. is an experienced trial attorney who has litigated cases throughout the state of Florida. Mr. Vitale was recently recognized for his achievements by The National Trial Lawyers, as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff attorney in Florida. In addition to pursing personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims on behalf of injured victims, Mr. Vitale also handles complex commercial and business litigation matters. As a result of his prior career as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York, Mr. Vitale has a unique business perspective in developing strategies that are efficient, effective,...

Florida personal injury lawyer Christopher Speed joined Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA as a Shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years. He has spent his entire career pursuing justice for victims of personal injury, medical and legal negligence, aviation accidents and defective products.

MATTHEW K. SCHWENCKE began his legal practice as a defense attorney, where he gained experience in all facets of civil litigation. Defending hospitals and healthcare providers against multi-million dollar claims has given him insight into defense strategies and tactics, especially in medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Schwencke earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of Stetsons award-winning Moot Court Board. While in law school, he served as intern to a federal magistrate judge, and prosecuted misdemeanor criminal offenses as a Certified Legal Intern for the Pinellas County State Attorney’s office. As an undergraduate,...

JORDAN A. DULCIE began his legal career in medical malpractice defense at a boutique firm in Palm Beach Gardens, followed by broader civil litigation practice at a larger civil defense firm in Florida. His practice areas include not only medical malpractice, but automotive accidents and nursing home and assisted living cases. In 2019, 2020 and 2021 he was selected by Palm Beach Illustrated magazine as a top lawyer in the area of medical malpractice, and Florida Super Lawyers Magazine lists him as a 2021 “Rising Star.” As an attorney with Searcy Denney, Mr. Dulcie shares the firm’s...

T. HARDEE BASS III earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from The Florida State University. Prior to joining Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, Mr. Bass served as a felony prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he handled nearly 50 jury trials to verdict, prosecuting crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence to first degree felonies punishable by life in prison. Currently, Mr. Bass works with C. Calvin Warriner and David J. Sales. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Palm...