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
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 NewsLa Cava Jacobson & Goodis is proud to announce Mark Messerschmidt and Amanda Smith as the firm’s newest partners.
Mark 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.
Jenifer Worley Elected to Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
/in Firm NewsJenifer Worley has been elected to The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The FDCC is a professional trade association of vetted and premier defense and corporate counsel and industry executives dedicated to leading the profession by advancing the principles of integrity, professionalism, fair civil justice, and intellectual capital.
Happy Thanksgiving!
/in Firm NewsWishing you hope, joy, peace, good health, favor, and love on this Thanksgiving Day. Good food that fills your table, good health as you work hard, and good times with your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving from La Cava Jacobson & Goodis.
Thank You Veterans
/in Firm NewsOn this Veterans Day, La Cava Jacobson & Goodis wants to remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free. We thank each of you among us who have served, and those who are currently serving as well. Thank you for always protecting the country and the people.
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