Civil Trial Defense Law Firm
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts.
Fort Lauderdale
4901 NW 17th Way
Suite 606
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel: (754) 301-5060
Fax: (754) 551-6884
St. Petersburg
200 Central Avenue
Suite 250
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Tel: (727) 477-1013
Fax: (727) 550-0811
Jacksonville
1200 Riverplace Boulevard
Suite 201
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Tel: (904) 564-1900
Fax: (904) 980-9231
Tampa
501 East Kennedy Blvd.
12th Floor
Tampa, Florida 33602
Tel: (813) 209-9611
Fax: (813) 209-9511
Miami
7700 North Kendall Drive
Suite 411
Miami, FL 33156
Tel: (786) 724-2600
Fax: (305) 847-3788
West Palm Beach
701 Northpoint Parkway
Suite 330
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: (561) 282-1470
Fax: (561) 689-5013
Naples
9150 Galleria Court
Suite 100
Naples, Florida 34109
Tel: (239) 300-9679
Fax: (239) 734-3546
Employee Appreciation
/in Firm NewsIn the month of August, we look to enable our employees to do something just because they can! It all started as a tease, and it has now become a firm tradition. From going somewhere special to dinner, to celebrating a special occasion, to getting something off their wish list, we empower our employees to treat themselves to something Just Because they Can!
So in August, we express our gratitude to our employees not for specific reason or occasion but Just Because… #EmployeeAppreciation #ThankYouTeam #Gratitude #JustBecause
Jonathon P. Lynn Was Named Best Lawyers in America® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
/in Firm NewsOnly a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade significant. Lawyers are selected based on impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.
Best Lawyers® in America is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal industry. It has been regarded by both the profession and the public, as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. A listing in Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as a significant honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. The lists of outstanding attorneys are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Louis J. La Cava Was Named Best Lawyers in America® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
/in Firm NewsOnly a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade significant. Lawyers are selected based on impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.
Best Lawyers® in America is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal industry. It has been regarded by both the profession and the public, as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. A listing in Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as a significant honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. The lists of outstanding attorneys are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
7 La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
/in Firm News“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”
Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in America list:
About La Cava Jacobson & Goodis
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, an AV Preeminent-rated Florida Insurance Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With over 40 attorneys across 7 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida. The attorneys of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and they have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results.
Lou La Cava Has Completed Florida Supreme Court Arbitration Training and Is Now A Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
/in Firm NewsCongratulations to Courtnee Reid for Being Selected by The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
/in Firm NewsThe National Black Lawyers is an invitation-only professional development and networking association comprised of the top African American attorneys from across the country. The National Black Lawyers was created to celebrate legal excellence by promoting attorneys as subject-matter experts, developing a strong national network of top African American attorneys, and facilitating the exchange of timely information to enable their members to maintain their status as leaders.
Honoring our Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day
/in Firm NewsLa Cava Jacobson & Goodis Sponsors the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association Annual Seminar
/in Firm NewsThis year La Cava Jacobson & Goodis sponsored the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association Annual Seminar in downtown Tampa. Thomas Saieva, spoke at the seminar on the topic of Technology for the Modern Attorney/Law Firm. Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc. is the local voice and the standard for excellence for the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.
Happy Holiday from La Cava Jacobson & Goodis
/in Firm NewsLa Cava Jacobson & Goodis want to wish you a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the New Year.
Congratulations to Mark Messerschmidt and Amanda Smith, on Making Partner!
/in Firm NewsMark Messerschmidt practice is primarily focused on defending healthcare professionals, such as doctors, hospitals and other healthcare-related entities and providers.
Amanda Smith practice areas include medical malpractice, general liability, premises liability and automobile liability.