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ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST LAW FIRMS
Awarded yet another Best Law Firm in 2023 by US. News and World Report, MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers continues to be recognized in the top echelon of law firms in the nation. Since 1975, the lawyers of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers in Tampa, Florida have served victims and the families of those who have been victimized by negligence. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, nationally board certified in Civil Trial Law by The National Board of Trial Advocacy and nationally Board Certified in Medical Malpractice Law by the ABPLA, Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon, managing partner, leads a team of some of the most dedicated and talented legal minds in the profession. “It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the nation’s best legal practices for personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death amongst so many talented and hard-working lawyers,” says Gordon.
ONE OF TAMPA BAY’S MOST REFERRED LAW FIRMS
Achieving multiple verdicts and settlements in excess of millions of dollars, MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers earned a lifetime membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has become one of the most referred law firms in the Tampa Bay area. “We do more than navigate the overwhelmingly complex waters of the legal process,” says Brett Berger, partner. “We champion the cause for justice, fairness and proper compensation for those who are facing seemingly impossible opponents.”
WHY THEY’RE ONE OF THE BEST
Most cases don’t go to trial and most lawyers don’t either. The vast majority of cases are settled without achieving the highest possible result. So when the defendant recognizes that experienced trial lawyers such as MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are prosecuting the claim, they tend to consider the value of the case to be higher. The attorneys of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers have been acknowledged and recognized with numerous awards and honors. These achievements include:
- Top 100 SuperLawyers® in the state of Florida
- Top 50 SuperLawyers® of Tampa Bay
- In 2023, Mr. Gordon was inducted into Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame
- Consistently designated as a Legal Elite by Florida Trend’s Magazine
- Consistently recognized from The Best Lawyers in America©
- Consistently AV® rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
SUPERIOR TRIAL RESOURCES
MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is committed to outstanding trial presentation by retaining the most qualified experts. To enhance the presentation of evidence in the courtroom, they collaborate with the best expert witnesses and consultants.
- Leading Academic Medical Professionals Including Physicians, Engineers, Professors of Medicine, and Scientists from the top universities in the United States.
- First-Rate Trial Consultants utilizing a complete array of multimedia presentation tools and techniques providing competitive advantages at trial.
- Top-Notch Video Producers with decades of experience in broadcast and surrounding industries to create presentations than stand apart from the rest.
HAVE A TOP-RATED LAW FIRM FIGHT FOR YOU
“It takes outstanding people to achieve outstanding results. And it takes a team of outstanding people to accomplish real change,” says Jack Gordon. “Achieving the best results and making the world safer is our larger mission. Every case provides an opportunity to improve the world for us, for our families and for generations to come.”
Regardless of the type of negligence that has caused suffering, you do not have to face your ordeal alone. Take advantage of a free consultation with MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers and receive an honest assessment of your claim with no risk. Learn how experienced and qualified trial lawyers can assist you with securing the justice you deserve.
Rankings
MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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About Our Clients
“Attorney Jack Gordon is the most knowledgeable attorney practicing in the area of Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice that I have had the pleasure of working with. Any person who is injured through the medical malpractice of doctors or hospitals would have the best representation if they hire attorney Jack Gordon and his law firm.”
Vera Brooks of Brooks & Brooks – 2023
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“All medical malpractice…cases are referred to MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers and they always do a great job for my clients.”
Sami Thalji of Stamatakis + Thalji + Bonanno - 2023
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“Outstanding group of lawyers who are not scared of the tough case.”
Scott Tozian of Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis, P.A. – 2023
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“I am opposing counsel with MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers, and despite the fact that we are on opposite sides, it has always been a pleasure working with the medical malpractice lawyers at this firm. That is my area of specialty, and I am always thrilled to see them on the other side as I know that the litigation process will be professional and the cases will be handled in an appropriate and effective manner.”
Anonymous – 2023
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“I have referred multiple complex cases to MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers and Jack Gordon and staff were exceptional in their response and handling.”
Anonymous – 2022
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“Jack Gordon of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is not only a superb trial attorney, he is family to me. He genuinely cares about his clients and their plight. My case was very complicated and spanned over years; he was there fighting for me in my corner every step of the way. He is impassioned, tenacious and an expert! I could not have wanted for a greater attorney. Thank you Jack!”
Jennifer Bellevue – 2021
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“For a personal injury lawyer, Jack Gordon knows more about the medicine than most doctors. He'll be my lawyer if I ever get hurt because of someone else's negligence.”
Matt Jowanna of Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A. - 2021
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“I referred a very difficult premises liability case to Mr. Gordon, after another prominent plaintiff's lawyer turned it down. Over an extended period of time he successfully appealed an unfavorable ruling and obtained a very favorable settlement for the client. Outstanding tenacity and expertise by Mr. Gordon.”
Scott Tozian of Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis, P.A. – 2021
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“MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are extremely thorough. All attorneys know their area of the law very well.”
Anonymous – 2021
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“Jack Gordon at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is amazing! He is very personable, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. I highly recommend him and his firm.”
Lara LaVoie of LaVoie & Kaizer, P.A. – 2020
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“The law firm of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are true advocates for their clients as well as ethical, honest and very skilled. I only have positive experiences as to their caliber of professionalism.”
Mark Mclaughlin of Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, O'Hara & Bocchino, P.A. – 2020
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“My experience with the medical malpractice attorneys at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers has been extremely positive. They are the opposing counsel, and even though I am litigating against them, they well understand the notion that you can disagree without being disagreeable. They are always professional, civil and courteous. I respect this firm and its medical malpractice department and give them the highest rating possible.”
Anonymous – 2020
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“Jack Gordon, at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is one of the finest men I know both as a lawyer and a person.”
Anonymous – 2020
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“I couldn't have asked for a more experienced, knowledgeable, supportive, trial lawyer than Jack Gordon of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers. He treated me like family, believed in me, and went above and beyond to help me with my plight. I am eternally grateful.”
Jennifer Bellevue – 2019
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“MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is absolutely top-notch. They are the absolute best at what they do.”
Matt Jowanna of Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A. - 2019
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“The team at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are good lawyers.”
Scott Tozian of Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis, P.A. – 2019
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“Attorney Jack Gordon is the most knowledgeable attorney practicing in the area of Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice that I have had the pleasure of working with. Any person who is injured through the medical malpractice of doctors or hospitals would have the best representation if they hire attorney Jack Gordon and his law firm.”
Anonymous – 2019
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Practice Areas
- Consumer Protection Law
- Immigration Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Awards
- Firm of the #1 Medical Malpractice Attorney in Tampa Magazine’s TopLawyers® 2016-2023.
- Firm of one of the Top 100 SuperLawyers® in Florida and one of the Top 50 SuperLawyers® in Tampa Bay.
- Firm with trial lawyers listed as a Best Lawyer in America® since 2012.
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report® as leading a Best Law Firm® in the country since 2019.
- Firm with trial lawyers selected among the Best Lawyers in the Bay Area by Tampa Bay Magazine.
- Firm with a trial lawyer selected as one of the Leading Attorneys of the Southeastern United States, by Goldline Research and profiled in Forbes Magazine.
- Firm with multiple trial lawyers rated AV Pre-eminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can obtain in the areas of legal ability and ethical standards.
- Firm with a trial lawyer who earned a 2014 and a 2015 National Litigator Award from the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents.
- Firm with a trial lawyer named to Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine.
- Firm with a trial lawyer inducted into Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame which is comprised of merely 185 members.
- Firm with a trial lawyer Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Advocacy.
- Firm with a trial lawyer Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Pre-Trial Practice Advocacy.
- Firm with a trial lawyer Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in Medical Malpractice law.
- Firm with a trial lawyer elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates. ABOTA membership is by invitation only to trial lawyers of high personal character and honorable reputation, upon nomination, election and approval by the national board.
- Firm with a Lifetime Member to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to the 1% of U.S. lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts/settlements.