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| Trial, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Governmental and Police Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Landlord/Tenant, Toxic Torts, Medical Malpractice Defense, Correctional Facility Healthcare |
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Jeffery R. Lawley joined the firm in 2010 and has since become a shareholder and Senior Partner. Mr. Lawley is an experienced trial attorney who maintains a complex litigation practice with a focus on general liability, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, contract disputes, law enforcement professional liability and the defense of civil rights claims. He handles all phases of litigation at the state and federal levels with an emphasis in municipal and governmental liability, premises liability, automobile negligence and correctional facility healthcare. Mr. Lawley has served as trial counsel for several national companies in matters throughout Florida. Additionally, he has managed litigation throughout the Southeast as regional counsel for a national corporation directing discovery and trial strategy in catastrophic transportation accidents.
Mr. Lawley also defends claims for personal injury and wrongful death involving medical devices and pharmaceuticals. He has represented a diverse clientele of product manufacturers, medical professionals, state hospitals and health care facilities. Mr. Lawley has fashioned his success by building an open dialogue of communication with his clients regarding all aspects of the litigation process. Mr. Lawley handles pre-suit investigations, accident reconstruction, discovery, mediation, arbitration and trial. His experience in analyzing complex legal issues at each stage has resulted in successful dispositive motions and significant reduction of litigation costs for his clients.
Mr. Lawley is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling with his wife to wine regions around the world and spending time with their mini-Australian shepherds.
He has received an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell which reflects the greatest degree of ability and integrity as recognized by the legal community including judges and attorneys. Mr. Lawley is also the firm's vice-liaison for The Harmonie Group.
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EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH (B.A., 1997)
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL (J.D., 2002)
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MEMBER
Florida Bar (2002)
Tennessee Bar (2002)
U.S. District Court
Southern District of Florida (2004)
U.S. District Court
Middle District of Florida (2004)
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Florida (2018)
U.S. Court of Appeals
Eleventh Circuit (2018)
Broward County Bar Association
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
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