Civil Trial Defense Law Firm
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis handles
litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts.
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Congratulations to our New Associates, Katie Staab, Kaila Dorish, and Natalie Keller, on being admitted to the Florida Bar
/in Firm NewsKatie and Kaila are now Associates at the firm’s Tampa Office where they will be serving our clients. Katie has joined the firm’s General Liability Practice Group while Kaila has joined the firm’s Medical Malpractice Practice Group. Natalie is now an Associate at the firm’s St. Petersburg’s office where she will be service our clients and handling primarily medical malpractice matter.
Please join us in congratulating Kaila Dorish, Katie Staab, and Natalie Keller on this incredible achievement and welcoming them to the practice of law.
Congratulations to our new Fort Lauderdale Associate, Sarina Bonanno, for being admitted to The Florida Bar
/in Firm NewsSarina is now an Associate at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office where she will be serving our clients and handling primarily medical malpractice matters.
Please join us in congratulating Sarina Bonanno on this incredible achievement and welcoming her to the practice of law.
Congratulations to our new Naples Associate, Hailey Hester, for being admitted to The Florida Bar
/in Firm NewsWe are pleased to announce that
Hailey Hester has successfully completed The Florida Bar Exam and is now a licensed attorney!
Hailey is now an Associate at the firm’s Naples office where she will be serving our clients and handling primarily general liability matters.
Please join us in congratulating Hailey Hester on this incredible achievement and welcoming her to the practice of law.
Congratulations to our new Jacksonville Associate, Robert Saavedra, for being admitted to The Florida Bar
/in Firm NewsRobert is now an Associate at the firm’s Jacksonville Office where he will be serving our clients and will be handling primarily the defense medical malpractice claims.
Please join us in congratulating Robert Saavedra on this incredible achievement and welcoming to the practice of law.
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2025 Edition
/in Firm NewsTampa, Florida | September 2024 – La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, P.A., an AV Preeminent rated Florida-based defense law firm, is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America. This recognition highlights the firm’s outstanding legal service in medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense litigation, and civil litigation defense.
For decades, Best Lawyers has been one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession, with selections made through a rigorous evaluation process involving top lawyers across the country. This year’s recognition emphasizes the firm’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional client service and legal expertise.
Managing Shareholder, Louis J. La Cava, expressed appreciation for the honor: “We are incredibly proud to have ten of our attorneys listed among the best in the profession. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.”
The firm’s attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers 2025 include:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa, FL
The firm is also pleased to announce that Jeffrey M. Goodis was recognized, once again, as “Lawyer of the Year” – Medical Malpractice Law Defendants. This is Jeff’s sixth recognition as Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year.” Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” award is given to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region who receives the highest peer feedback. This award is based on a rigorous peer review process that recognizes the top 5% of legal talent in private practice in the United States.
A Leader in Medical Malpractice Defense
With an impressive record handling medical malpractice defense cases, La Cava Jacobson & Goodis continues to be a trusted partner for healthcare professionals and institutions across Florida. The firm is renowned for its deep industry knowledge, strategic defense litigation, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges on behalf of its clients.
About La Cava Jacobson & Goodis
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, P.A. is an AV Preeminent rated Florida defense law firm specializing in medical malpractice, general liability defense, and appellate work. With over 50 lawyers across 7 locations in Florida, the firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of healthcare providers, insurers, businesses, and individuals. 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.
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2024 Rankings
/in Firm NewsTampa, FL – June 2024 – La Cava Jacobson & Goodis is proud to announce that it has been recognized in the Chambers and Partners 2024 rankings, highlighting the firm’s exceptional legal expertise and dedication to client service. This prestigious acknowledgment underscores the firm’s commitment to excellence across multiple practice areas.
Chambers and Partners has ranked La Cava Jacobson & Goodis for its outstanding work in Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense. In addition to recognizing the firm, Chambers and Partners has awarded Band 1 ranking to Louis J. La Cava and Jeffrey M. Goodis, and Band 2 ranking to David J. Nelson. These accolades reflect the firm’s deep expertise and successful track record in defending its clients across complex medical malpractice cases.
“We are honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners,” said Louis J. La Cava, founding shareholder of the firm. “This acknowledgment is a testament to our firm’s hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier legal services to our clients.” Commenting on the ranking, Jeffrey M. Goodis, Shareholder, shared “This ranking highlights the firm’s continued focus on delivering exceptional legal services and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.”
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, with its AV Preeminent rating, continues to lead in the field of litigation defense, particularly in medical malpractice defense, offering litigation and appellate services throughout Florida. With over 45 attorneys across 7 offices, the firm combines extensive resources with personalized attention to effectively meet the needs of its clients.
For more information about La Cava Jacobson & Goodis and their Chambers and Partners ranking, visit La Cava Jacobson & Goodis and Chambers and Partners.
Kari Jacobson Spoke at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Conference
/in Firm NewsCLM is dedicated to meeting the professional development needs of the claims and litigation management profession. CLM has over 50,000 professionals and gives members opportunities to expand their knowledge, build their personal brand, and advance their careers through continuing education programs, networking events, industry resources, and designations.
Michael Baska Selected by Super Lawyers® Rising Stars
/in Firm NewsThe annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
Our Fort Lauderdale Office New Location
/in Firm News550 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 150
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Congratulations to Kevin Joyce and Brendan Rowe, on Making Partner!
/in Firm NewsKevin Joyce practice is primarily focused on medical malpractice, nursing home and assisted living negligence, premises liability, transportation and trucking liability, and general civil litigation.
Brendan Rowe focuses his practice of law on the defense of physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other health care providers and facilities against claims of professional negligence.