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La Cava Jacobson

7 La Cava Jacobson Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

August 22, 2023/in Firm News

The Best Lawyers in America®Tampa, FL, United States, July 31, 2023 — La Cava Jacobson is pleased to announce that 7 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

La Cava Jacobson would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in America list:

  • Kari K. Jacobson – Construction Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Louis J. La Cava – “Lawyer of the Year” Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Litigation – Insurance, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Jonathon P. Lynn – “Lawyer of the Year” Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • David S. Nelson – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Thomas Saieva – Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Tia J. Jones – “Ones To Watch”
  • Mark R. Messerschmidt – “Ones To Watch”

About La Cava Jacobson

La Cava Jacobson, an AV Preeminent-rated Florida Insurance Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With over 40 attorneys across 7 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida. The attorneys of La Cava Jacobson are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and they have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results.

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Lou La Cava Has Completed Florida Supreme Court Arbitration Training and Is Now A Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Lou La Cava Has Completed Florida Supreme Court Arbitration Training and Is Now A Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

August 18, 2023/in Firm News

Louis J. La Cava Lou La Cava has earned the distinction of qualifying as a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. This certification allows him to offer arbitration services throughout the State of Florida. He has successfully completed the training requirements of Supreme Court Approved Arbitration Training Program and meets the qualifications set forth on rule 11.010, Florida Rules for Court-Appointed Arbitrators, as a designated “Supreme Court of Florida Qualified Arbitrator.”

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Honoring our Nation's Heroes on Memorial Day

Honoring our Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day

May 26, 2023/in Firm News

Honoring our Nation's Heroes on Memorial DayThis Memorial Day, La Cava Jacobson are thankful for those who gave their lives while serving. And we’re thinking of those who have lost someone they love. Thank you for your sacrifice, and we wish you a Happy Memorial Day.

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La Cava Jacobson

La Cava Jacobson Sponsors the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association Annual Seminar

May 24, 2023/in Firm News

This year La Cava Jacobson sponsored the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association Annual Seminar in downtown Tampa. Thomas Saieva, spoke at the seminar on the topic of Technology for the Modern Attorney/Law Firm. Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc. is the local voice and the standard for excellence for the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

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Happy Holiday from La Cava Jacobson

Happy Holiday from La Cava Jacobson

December 20, 2022/in Firm News

La Cava Jacobson 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.

Happy Holiday from La Cava Jacobson

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Congratulations to Mark Messerschmidt and Amanda Smith, on Making Partner!

Congratulations to Mark Messerschmidt and Amanda Smith, on Making Partner!

December 16, 2022/in Firm News

Amanda SmithMark MesserschmidtLa Cava Jacobson 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.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2022/in Firm News

Happy Thanksgiving!Wishing 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.

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Thank You Veterans

November 10, 2022/in Firm News

On this Veterans Day, La Cava Jacobson 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.

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La Cava Jacobson host Client Presentation: Avoiding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: The Teamwork Approach

October 5, 2022/in Firm News

La Cava Jacobson 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.

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Eight La Cava Jacobson Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023

September 13, 2022/in Firm News

The Best Lawyers in America®Best 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 would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 for work in:

 

Louis J. La CavaLouis J. La Cava
Litigation – Insurance
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Kari K. JacobsonKari K. Jacobson
Construction Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

David S. NelsonDavid S. Nelson
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Jonathon P. LynnJonathon P. Lynn
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

 

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2023 for work in:

Tia J. JonesTia J. Jones
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Mark MesserschmidtMark R. Messerschmidt
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

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550 West Cypress Creek Rd.
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Naples, Florida 34109

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Jacksonville, Florida 32207

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