Hastings Personal Injury Lawyers

Native to Miami, in Jacksonville for 20 + years, avid sailor and dedicated to taking proper care of my clients. I practice maritime law in large part because I love boats. I handle appeals because I enjoy research, writing, and working with other attorneys.

Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States...

Attorney Kevin Cobbin is an experienced advocate for personal injury victims and those accused of a crime. He provides outstanding and personalized legal assistance to those in cases such as auto accidents, catastrophic accidents, drug crimes, DUIs, and gun crimes.

In 1979, David A. Vukelja started a law practice that he continues to pursue with a passion to this day: serious personal injury litigation representing the victims of the carelessness of others and commercial litigation. His practice then, as it is now, is almost exclusively devoted to representing the “little guy” against the insurance companies and the corporations that would deny his clients their rights. Mr. Vukelja has successfully negotiated and litigated multimillion dollar awards in personal injury and commercial litigation. At Vukelja & dePaula the philosophy is simple – do all you can to accomplish the client’s objective and resolve...

Robert Travieso advocates for individuals that have been catastrophically injured or killed by the negligence of their healthcare providers. Robert began his legal career fighting for victims as a prosecutor in the nation's fourth largest prosecuting office, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. During his tenure, Robert served in the Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and Career Criminal and Robbery Unit, where he prosecuted the most violent offenders for the most violent crimes. Robert earned his law degree from The George Washington University Law School, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of The George Washington International Law Review and...

Since 1976, Attorney Robert J. Dodd has represented clients in in a broad range of legal matters. He is current a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist and was previously a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the Florida Bar for more than two decades. Much of his legal practice is devoted to handling cases involving truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice matters, aviation accidents, and wrongful death matters. He has taught and lectured judges and lawyers in all 50 states as well as in multiple foreign countries. Attorney Dodd is also a frequent television commentator on programs on TruTV, CourtTV,...

Robert M. Harris Born Jacksonville, Florida, August 9, 1951; admitted to bar, 1975, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; Division Chief, State Attorney’s Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1977–1979; Certified Florida Supreme Court, Circuit Civil Mediator 2003.

Glorian Maziarka, Esquire, is an attorney practicing in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally from Puerto Rico, Ms. Maziarka graduated with honors from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Prior to entering the legal profession, Ms. Maziarka was a mental health counselor and an activist in the rights of the homeless and ex-offenders. Ms. Maziarka graduated with honors from St. Thomas University Law School. Ms. Maziarka has practiced business and international law with a Miami-based law firm, and most recently has practiced family law, foreclosure defense, criminal law, personal injury and civil litigation in North Florida. Ms. Maziarka’s...

Five-time Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star Attorney Galen Bauer has made a name for himself as a respected, compassionate legal advocate. Attorney Bauer focuses his practice primarily on medical negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and aircraft accidents, and has recently become one of only 38 attorneys to be Board Certified in Aviation Law.
Since earning his Juris Doctorate with honors from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2005, Attorney Bauer has been recognized by many esteemed legal rating services and associations. He received the highest possible rating, “AV Preeminent,” from Martindale Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards, and...

Matt Baggett founded Baggett Law in 2012. The firm was formed on the principle of providing personalized service and attention to every client. As a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer, Mr. Baggett represents accident victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. Mr. Baggett represents accident victims who were injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip & fall accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, or other accidents caused by the negligence of others. He also represents families of accident victims against the people or businesses who caused their loved one’s death. He fights for...

Scott R. McMillen has been successfully handling medical malpractice cases for almost 40 years. He started his legal career as a hospital attorney, but for over 30 years, he has been exclusively representing patients and their families. He received his Doctor of Law degree from Emory University in 1979 and his B.S. in 1976 from Florida State University, majoring in Government. He has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 1980, and in Georgia since 1979. He has been recognized in "Best Lawyers in America" in the area of medical malpractice, rated a "Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters, received a...

Since 1988, Kelly Mathis has been a trusted counsel and respected advocate for the Jacksonville community. He has assembled a like-minded team of attorneys into a fast-growing firm who strive to create client-focused solutions and get results. Under his leadership and guidance, our firm is committed to providing personal and effective representation when you need it most.

Our attorneys leverage years of experience and expertise to solve problems for the benefit of our clients. Whether it is a business negotiation or medical malpractice case, we fight for you to protect your interests.

More than anything, our firm is guided by a...

As a Jacksonville native, nothing gives me greater satisfaction than fighting for the residents of North Florida. After graduating from Washington & Lee University School of Law, I returned to Jacksonville and worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 insurance company, a regional insurance defense firm, and a local boutique litigation firm. As a former insurance defense attorney, I have unique insight into how insurance companies and major corporations value and defend cases. I use this knowledge not only in negotiations with insurance companies and self-insured corporations, but also in preparing my clients for what they...

Leslie has dedicated her career to championing consumers – whether they were harmed by big corporations, dangerous products, medical mistakes or an unsafe environment — no issue is too big for her to tackle. She successfully prevented an incinerator from being built at University Hospital (now UF-Jacksonville), which would have polluted the air with toxic chemicals and obtained significant restrictions of other Jacksonville hospital incinerators resulting in cleaner air.
An attorney at Terrell Hogan for 19 years, Leslie is a graduate of Duke University and received her J.D. from Washington & Lee University. While in law school, she did an internship...

Sam Jubran is a Florida native who has extensive training and experience litigating cases. Mr. Jubran is a Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, certified by The Florida Bar. At The Law Office of A. Sam Jubran, P.A., helping others is a passion not a job! Questions about your rights under the law? We have answers! ...Jacksonville's attorney at law.

Harlan Paul was born April 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida and began the practice of law in DeLand, Florida in 1979. He practiced as a partner with the law firm of James, Zimmerman & Paul, LLP until founding the firm of Paul, Elkind & Branz, P.A. in 2003. His practice focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Paul is AV-Rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been recognized for his legal abilities by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His trial...

Managing Partner at Spohrer Dodd, Attorney Steve Browning primarily represents those who have been seriously injured by defective consumer products. He also handles matters involving truck accidents, car accidents, mass torts, nursing home neglect and abuse, and premises liability issues. Attorney Browning was one of the first graduates of the University of Florida’s MBA and J.D. program. His background in both the law and business provides clients with unparalleled insights on litigation involving complex commercial matters. He is the president of the Jacksonville Justice Association and is affiliated with the Florida Justice Association, the America Association for Justice, and is...

Carolina I. Nunez, Esq. attended the University of Central Florida and earned a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science and International Relations along with a minor in European Studies. She then earned a Juris Doctorate from Barry University -- Dwayne O' Andreas School of Law.

Prior and during law school, Carolina has worked in real estate, short sales, foreclosures, and bankruptcies. She volunteered her time with both tax and bankruptcy clinics. She brings the skills she used from her background to the area of personal injury by being able to provide clients with understanding, communication, and compassion during the difficult...

Andrew “Andy” Pascale. Andrew is a South Florida native. He attended the University of Central Florida where he achieved a B.S. degree in Business Management. He then went on to attend and graduate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School. Andrew prides himself on excellent client commutation, as well as strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills.

Kacie Kelly Hutchinson is a litigation attorney and focuses her practice on liability matters including insurance defense, personal injury, automobile and trucking liability, premises liability, professional liability, employment law, negligent security, and construction defects.

Ron has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court, where he has tried hundreds of cases involving felony and misdemeanor crimes, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law. The extent of his litigation skills is ever apparent when he is representing your case in court.
Ron came to Northeast Florida in 2001 moving his family and practice from Miami to Jacksonville, and he has never looked back.
Ron began his legal career as an insurance defense attorney, giving him a unique perspective on how the "other side" thinks. This insight gives him an advantage when he begins to...

Steven Sands is a managing partner at Sands, White & Sands. At the firm, he assists clients with all types of personal injury claims, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. He has more than 30 years of legal experience, including years of litigation experience. Mr. Sands has the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent® and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys’ Association, amongst others. Call the firm today to schedule a free consultation.

I'm a lifetime resident of the greater Daytona Beach area. I have also practiced my entire legal career, spanning more than 35 years, in Volusia County, Florida. Many clients have never been arrested or exposed to the criminal justice system. As a criminal defense lawyer, it is important for the clients to understand every step of the process and also trust that their attorney will work hard for them. My goal has always been to protect the rights and futures of my clients.

Graduate of Fla State University and College of Law
Past President Volusia Criminal Defense Lawyers (11 Yrs)
Member of...

Howard G. Butler, Esq. is the founding Senior Partner of the Butler Law Group specializing in civil trial practice and entertainment law. Mr. Butler is a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (National Board of Trial Advocacy) and is AV rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubble. Mr. Butler has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in " The Best Lawyers In America " and named a Super Lawyer (Florida) which is limited to the top 5% of lawyers in a state.

David is the managing attorney of BRILL & RINALDI, The Law Firm. He is also co-counsel with the Miami-based law firm of Crewmember & Maritime Advocacy Center, P.A. David began his legal career in the Office of the State Attorney in and for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami, first serving as a Certified Legal Intern and then for over three years as an Assistant State Attorney. He tried six jury trials as an Intern. He tried dozens of bench proceedings and approximately two dozen jury trials as an Assistant State Attorney. After his departure...

Todd M. Davis, Esq. is the owner and founder of the Davis Law Firm. Before founding the firm, Mr. Davis worked for Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Miami, Florida for several years where he practiced primarily in insurance and commercial disputes. Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Davis clerked for the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr. in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In 2014, he was selected to the prestigious list of Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Insurance Coverage), a distinction which less than 3% of attorneys in the state receive....

Practicing in Volusia County since 1983, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989, national Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense attorneys, Certified Mediator, Airline Transport Pilot, Masters in Aviation Safety, Adjunct Asst. professor, ERAU. Aviation litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle accident, Truck accident, aircraft disaster, premises liability, dog bites, slip and fall, products, medical malpractice.

Attorney Matthew Spohrer is a Partner at Spohrer Dodd. His legal practice includes handling cases that involving personal injuries, civil rights, wrongful death, intentional torts, contract and insurance disputes, and consumer protection. He has litigated cases with recoveries of more than one million dollars. Attorney Spohrer co-authored “Focusing the Jury” which appeared in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Newsletter’s Winter 2009 edition. He professional affiliations include the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Florida State Bar, the American Association for Justice, and the Florida Justice Association. He is an active member of the ACLU of Florida’s Board...

Wesley D. Fina is the founder of The Fina Law Firm, P.A. Prior to starting The Fina Law Firm, he worked for Schutt, Schmidt, and Noey, a civil litigation firm, handling a wide variety of civil matters and taking several cases to trial. Mr. Fina received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida Coastal School of Law in May 2012 where he graduated in the top 10% of his class and received several Book Awards for earning the highest grade in his courses. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the Florida State University College of...

Greg Prysock is the managing partner of the North Florida offices of Morgan & Morgan, and is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He was raised in Florida and attended the University of Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1991. He then attended the University of Florida College of Law, graduating with honors in 1995. Greg began his legal career working for a statewide civil trial defense firm, specializing in medical malpractice, nursing home, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. In 1999, he joined Morgan & Morgan and began pursuing claims...

I am a Shareholder at St. Denis & Davey Professional Association. Having practiced law since 1998, I provide experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation for an array of legal needs. My practice areas include Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Construction Litigation, Automotive Franchise and Dealerships, Class Actions, and Nursing Home Litigation. I defend insurance companies, construction developers, contractors, retailers, dealerships, and others throughout Florida. I am committed to providing zealous advocacy and delivering successful outcomes for my clients.

I received my B.S. in Finance from Florida State University. In 1998, I obtained my...