General Information

Year founded: 1980
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Overview

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Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. is a Jacksonville, Florida law firm that represents the injured, victims and consumers in all courts. For nearly four decades, the attorneys in our law firm have been leaders in Florida and the Jacksonville community. We have the legal experience and resources to properly use the justice system to help our clients. By focusing our efforts solely on trials, we prepare every case for presentation before a jury. Securing justice for our clients is a mission that we approach with a relentless work ethic. Our peers know they can trust us with their clients; as a result, around 80% of our cases are referred to us through other attorneys.

Rankings

Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. is metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Jacksonville
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Jacksonville
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. has 6 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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Awards

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  • JALA President's Award
  • JALA 100% Firm Participation Award
  • JALA 100% Firm Participation Award

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Management and Personnel

Managing Partner
Eric C. Ragatz
Associate Of Counsel
Katherine E. Loper
Associate Of Counsel
Jennifer L. Reiber
Associate Attorney
Katie D. McCranie
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