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Ira Leesfield

Ira Leesfield

Leesfield & Partners
  • Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Ira Leesfield is a prominent and respected Miami attorney. Mr. Leesfield is the managing partner of the nationally recognized law firm, Leesfield & Partners. The firm has earned a reputation for achieving outstanding results on behalf of their clients as well as exercising extraordinary initiative in prosecuting cases that benefit public interest. With an emphasis on cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and related fields, Leesfield & Partners has served the community by defending the rights of the individual. Ira Leesfield has headed these efforts, contributing more than five decades of litigation experience.

Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.
Honors: Honors
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University of Florida
B.A.
Honors: Honors
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Professional Experience
Leesfield & Partners
Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Admissibility of Expert Testimony: What's Next?
Trial magazine
Bad Call: Employer Liability for Distracted Driving
Trial magazine
Expert Dies on Witness Stand
Trial magazine
Litigating Tort Cases (Chapter 20: Sanctions)
ATLA
Show that the defense expert doesn't know the facts
Trial magazine
Speaking Engagements
Expanding Your Practice to a National and International Platform . . . Bar Rules and Ethical Considerations, 2013 AAJ Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA
Resort Torts Litigation Group
Unlimited Opportunities for Resort Recoveries: Everyone has a Case, 2013 AAJ Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA
Resort Torts Litigation Group
Cross-examination of Defendant’s Experts, 2013 AAJ Jazz Fest Seminar: Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases, New Orleans, LA
The Business of Law - Managing the Firm, Advertising & Ethically Handling Conflicts, 2013 Bench and Bar Program, Coral Gables, FL
Dade County Bar Association
The Anatomy of a Water Sport-Recreational Tort Case, 2013 Workhorse Seminar, Orlando, FL
FJA
How to Build and Expand your Law Firm through a New Practice Area - The Emergence of Resort Torts nationwide, Cutting Edge Trends in Personal Injury Practice Seminar, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Bar Association
Certifications
Board Certified
National Board of Trial Advocates
Awards
Miracle Maker Award
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award
Florida Justice Association
Crystal Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association
Melvin Belli Award
Melvin M. Belli Society
Jurisprudence Award
Anti-Defamation League’
Judge Learned Hand Award
American Jewish Committee
American ORT Jurisprudence Award
Florida Region of American ORT
Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 140270
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Federal Bar Association
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American Bar Association
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American Judicature Society
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Dade County Bar Association
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Monroe County Bar Association
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Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
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Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California and New Jersey Trial Lawyers Associations
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American Bar Foundation
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The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
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Western Trial Lawyers Association
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Federal Judicial Bar and Community Liaison Committee
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State of New York Bar Association
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National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board of Directors
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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1st Circuit
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3rd Circuit
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4th Circuit
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5th Circuit
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8th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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Federal District Court for the District of Columbia
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Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Bad Faith
  • Wrongful Death
  • Boating and Cruise Ship Accidents
  • Construction Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Brain Damage Accidents
  • Negligent Security
  • Aviation Accidents
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Ira H. Leesfield's Website Profile
Website
Leesfield & Partners Website
Blog
Cruise Ship Lawyers Blog
Blog
Florida Injury Lawyer Blawg
Blog
Key West Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Leesfield & Partners
Miami Office
2350 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33133
Toll-Free: (800) 836-6400
Telephone: (305) 854-4900
Fax: (305) 854-8266
Leesfield & Partners
Key West Office
615-1/2 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
Toll-Free: (800) 836-6400