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About Me
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About me: Mark A. Sylvester is a partner in the law firm of Leesfield, Leighton Partners, P.A., He specializes in complex civil litigation including personal injury,... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
dee,
2008-05-09
about 1 year ago.
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Client Review:
I'm a single mother with one child and was in a very serious car accident in 2000. I broke my left arm in a way that had to be put back together with...
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Endorsements
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I fully endorse Mr. Sylvester. I have known Mark since 1995. He is extremely knowledgble and personable. He is dedicated to perfecting his craft, and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kenneth Walton
, Miami (FL), About 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Patricia Kennedy
, Miami (FL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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10 years
since Mark Alan Sylvester was first licensed to practice law in FL.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Partner/Trial Lawyer at Leesfield & Partners, P.A. |
1999–present
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Florida Legal Elite Attorney |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2007 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
American Association for Justice |
2000–present
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| Board of Directors |
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. |
2005–present
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| Board of Directors |
Dade County Bar Association |
2004–2007
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Portfolio
Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
I fell at work and broke tib and fib ankle. no...
I can answer your question based on Florida law. Frequently, the laws in other states differ. In... more
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
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| Weather Related Crashes: Establishing Negligence Against Air Traffic Control |
American Association for Justice Aviation Section Newsletter |
2007 |
| Judicial Profiles - Monthly Judicial Profiles |
Dade County Bar Association Bulletin |
2007 |
| Federal Tort Claims and the Discretionary Function Exception |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Federal Tort Liability & Military Advocacy Section Newsletter |
2006 |
| Sanctions |
ATLA's Litigating Tort Cases |
2003 |
| Apportionment of Fault in Inadequate Security Cases," |
Trial |
2001 |
| Admissibility of Expert Testimony: What's Next?" |
Trial |
2000 |
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Cases
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- Title:
- Elfstrom vs. Hilton and Marc Jason Holmes
- Practice Area:
- Personal Injury
- Outcome:
- Verdict against Marc Jason Holmes - $40.6 millio
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This was a negligent security case. The Hilton settled on the third day of trial for a confidential amount. The jury after hearing the rest of the...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
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| Federal Tort Claims |
American Association for Justice - Annual Convention |
2008 |
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