Leland E. Garvin

Leland Eric Garvin, a Florida native and second generation trial attorney, began his legal career working as a Prosecutor. While at the State Attorney’s office, he gained invaluable trial experience representing the State of Florida in countless jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony levels.

Prior to taking the job with the State, and throughout law school; Mr. Garvin worked for one of the larger personal injury law firms in South Florida. When he wasn’t handling injury and auto accident cases; he made time for the Moot Court Honor Society. It was during his time with Moot Court that he developed a love for the courtroom and passionate advocacy.

After leaving his job as a prosecutor, Mr. Garvin started his own firm handling both criminal defense and injury cases. More recently he and his father Jeff decided to combine their two practices to better serve the needs of their clients.

In 2009, Leland was selected as “one of the best up and coming attorneys” in the state of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine and listed in the 2009 edition of Strathmore’s Who’s Who.

In 2010, Mr. Garvin was named by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as one of the Top Young Lawyers in Florida. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers for this list.

Leland was also selected as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers Association in 2012.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Justice Association in addition to being a member of the PULSE Committee for the American Heart Association.

Leland is a member of American Association for Justice, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Broward County Justice Association, Broward, and Lee County Bar Association. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and select criminal defense litigation.

He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida.

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (2006) | Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Certified Legal Intern

Honors: Moot Court Honor Society

Florida State University - Panama City campus

B.S. (2003)

Honors: Dean's List

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Garvin Injury Law

2008 - Current

Assistant State Attorney

Office of the State Attorney 17th Judicial Circuit

2006 - 2008

Florida Drivers Still Most Vulnerable in U.S.

June 2, 2015

Effective Advocacy or Golden Rule Violation, SWFL Membership Appreciation Dinner, Bonita Springs, FL

December 3, 2013

Florida Justice Association

Creating Raving Fans in a Motor Vehicle Practice, Florida Justice Association Winter Ski CLE, Breckenridge, CO

January 16, 2020

Florida Justice Association

Top 40 Lawyers under 40

The National Trial Lawyers Association

Top Young Lawyers in Florida

Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

top 40 lawyers under the age of 40

The National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

one of the best up and coming attorneys

Florida Trend Magazine

2009

Florida Justice Association

Eagle Member

Current

Florida Bar Association

Member

Current

Broward Bar Association

Member

Current

lee county bar association

Member

Current

American Association for Justice

Member

Current

Florida

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

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Q. In the state of Florida how long do I have to file for any kind of claim/alternative negligence,malpractice etc?

October 11, 2021

A: Generally speaking, you have 2 years from the negligent act or 2 years from when it was discovered (or should have been discovered w/ due diligence). For medical negligence, there is a max of 4 years (with some exceptions that are listed in Florida Statute 95.11.

I would suggest a Google search for Florida Statute 95.11 and read the statute...

I hope that is helpful.

-Leland

Q. Hello, I was wondering if there was a way to determine if any attorneys have had cases involving a certain individual?

December 15, 2020

A: Sorry to hear about this. I would suggest doing a search of the clerk of court in the county where the physician practices using their name. Additionally, you could go to the Florida Department of Health website and do a search for adverse incidents. I would share a link but the website won't let me.. You could go to google or call Tallahassee for this.

I hope this is helpful.

-Leland

Q. I was hit by another car and come to find out my ins was canceled and I didn’t know it what happens now?

September 17, 2020

A: If the other party was found to be at fault (or mostly at fault) then the fact that you don't have insurance wont prevent you from bringing a claim against them.

As it relates to being in a no-fault state that also won't prevent you from bringing a claim so long as a medical provider will be able to testify that you have a "permanent injury"; given that fact, I wouldn't wait any longer to see a doctor so that your symptoms are documented.

There are many doctors in FL who are willing to enter into an agreement with your lawyers to be paid out of a settlement. This process is often referred to as a letter of protection.

I hope that is information is helpful.



Take care,

-Leland ... Read More