Civil Trial Defense Law Firm
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts.
Fort Lauderdale
550 West Cypress Creek Rd.
Suite 150
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
Juanita Serrano represents NFPA at the 2022 AAFPE Conference
/in Firm NewsJuanita Serrano represents National Federation of Paralegal Association at the AAfPE Conference. The AAfPE’s National Conference is the a meeting of paralegal and legal studies educators. The meeting provides opportunities for educators to acquire essential and cutting-edge information and resources to ensure that paralegal and legal studies students are as knowledgeable and marketable as possible in the continuing challenging legal market. Juanita is currently serving as Board Advisor for the NFPA Board of Directors.
Shareholder, Jeffrey Goodis, and Associates, Brittany Hudson and Andrew Hudson, host Client Presentation: Avoiding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: The Teamwork Approach
/in Firm NewsShareholder Jeffrey Goodis along with Brittany Hudson and Andrew Hudson spoke to a group of gastroenterologists about avoiding medical negligence claims. The theme of the presentation was teamwork and communication. Our lawyers encouraged the physicians to work closely with their physician extenders and staff to identify issues and work to resolve them. We would welcome the opportunity to present to your group as well.
Congratulations on Your Admission to the Practice of Law
/in Firm NewsLa Cava Jacobson & Goodis would like to congratulate our law clerks, Kevin Heckman, Taylor Kinmon and Dylan Farrow on passing the Florida Bar exam. We applaud their outstanding achievements and welcome them as our newest Associates.
Jeffrey M. Goodis Named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® for Medical Malpractice Law
/in Firm NewsCongratulations to Jeffrey M. Goodis for being named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, St. Petersburg (2023). The Lawyer of the Year distinction is awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the Lawyer of the Year for each specialty and location.
Eight La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
/in Firm NewsBest Lawyers® announces the release of the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™, which honor and celebrate the professional accomplishments of the top legal talent in the country who were selected by their peers through
Best Lawyers’ purely peer-review selection process.
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 for work in:
Louis J. La Cava
Litigation – Insurance
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Kari K. Jacobson
Construction Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Jeffrey M. Goodis
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
David S. Nelson
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Jonathon P. Lynn
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Erin M. Diaz
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2023 for work in:
Tia J. Jones
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Mark R. Messerschmidt
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Miami
/in Firm NewsLaCava Jacobson & Goodis, an “A.V.” rated medical malpractice and insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Miami, Florida.
The office will be helmed by Gregory Glasser, who will be joined by Mario Gomez, and will further the firm’s statewide footprint to better serve its’ clients. Messrs. Glasser and Gomez bring over 50 years of experience defending all types of general liability cases. In addition, the office opens with full support staff to meet our clients’ needs.
“We’re excited to be joining a firm with a statewide profile and one that is recognized for its high standard of excellence,” said Mr. Glasser. “Miami is a strategic market for our firm as it will allow us to better serve our clients and meet their ongoing needs in the State’s largest metropolitan area. Greg and his team have built a strong reputation in the Miami legal community and their practice and client base closely parallel the core practices and clients that LJG was founded upon” stated founding Shareholder, Louis J. LaCava.
Located in the Dadeland Commercial District, the new office brings LJG’s office count to 7 providing statewide and coast-to-coast coverage within the Sunshine State.
ABOUT LJG’S MIAMI TEAM:
Gregory Glasser
Gregory Glasser is active in the South Florida community, having served on the Board and as a Vice President at the Alper Jewish Community Center, and he sponsors multiple programs for Patches (a not-for-profit pediatric care center).
Mr. Glasser’s practice will focus on commercial litigation, catastrophic injury cases (premises liability, negligent security and motor vehicle accidents), insurance coverage disputes, and the defense of professional malpractice matters. His clients range from large insurance companies, banks and hotels, to individuals and their businesses.
Mario Gomez
Mario Gomez is an experienced trial attorney having served as both defense counsel and in-house counsel throughout his career. Mr. Gomez’s practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury claims involving premises liability, automobile negligence, trucking, and negligent security. Mario has gained significant trial experience throughout his over two decade career. He has first-chaired dozens of cases to verdict.
Mr. Gomez has given dozens of seminars on issues of general liability defense, coverage matters and bad faith litigation. He is an active member of the Florida Bar. Since joining La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, Mario will continue handling general liability defense, automobile liability defense, insurance issues, and general civil litigation matters.
Wishing You a Warm Happy Memorial Day
/in Firm NewsAs we head into the Memorial Day weekend, La Cava Jacobson & Goodis would like to honor the memory of our servicemen and women who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom and wanted to thank their families for their sacrifice. We would also like to thank every person who has served and protected the country. We are forever grateful for the ultimate sacrifice of those who died for our country. May their courage and dedication never be forgotten.
Nita Serrano Appointed to the Thirteenth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Circuit Committee
/in Firm NewsThe Supreme Court of Florida recently approved the appointment of Juanita Serrano to the 13th Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee “A”. The Unlicensed Practice of Law Circuit Committees (UPL), are involved with complaints alleging that an individual is practicing law without a license and are investigated by one of 31 local circuit committees composed of lawyers and nonlawyers.
Lou La Cava Accepted Into the International Society of Barristers
/in Firm NewsCongratulations to Lou La Cava, on being inducted as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers. The ISOB was created in 1965 and is dedicated to preserving trial by jury, the adversary system and an independent judiciary. The organization was formed to recognize each era’s best advocates and to have them join to support the retention of trial by jury, professionalism, and ethics. Membership is by invitation only which is proceeded by a rigorous screening process that considers the lawyer’s ability, experience, accomplishments and ethical standards as assessed by trial lawyers and judges.
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Brett P. Gliosca & Mark R. Messerschmidt
/in Firm NewsBrett P. Gliosca recognized by Best Lawyers® in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.
Mark R. Messerschmidt was awarded recognition on the Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch list. Recognition by Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch is based entirely on peer review and employs the same methodology that has made Best Lawyers the gold standard for legal rankings worldwide.