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Mark Alan Sylvester

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Overview

Practice Areas

25% Car / Auto Accident
13 years, 100 cases
25% Slip and Fall Accident
13 years, 100 cases
25% Wrongful Death
13 years, 50 cases
15% Defective / Dangerous Products
13 years, 20 cases
10% Brain Injury
13 years, 10 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%)

Contact Information

1900 Sunset Harbour Drive

Suite 1905

Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Languages Spoken

English

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Mark A. Sylvester is a trial lawyer specializing in complex civil litigation including personal injury, wrongful death, aviation law, motor vehicle accidents,... more

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Posted by: dee, 2008-05-09 over 3 years ago.

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... more

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3 endorsements

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I have known Mark for 5 years and endorse his work. Mark is passionate about being a lawyer and getting the best results for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Levin , Miami (FL), Over 1 year ago

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... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kenneth Walton , Miami (Florida), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

License

12 years since Mark Alan Sylvester was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1999	03/04/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Founding Managing Partner at The Sylvester Law Firm, P.A.	2011–present
Partner/Trial Lawyer at Leesfield & Partners, P.A.	1999–2010

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Miami School of Law	Cum Laude	Juris Doctor	1999
Middlebury College	Cum Laude	B.S.	1995

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Rising Star	Florida Super Lawyers	2012
Legal Elite Attorney	Florida Trend Magazine	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	American Association for Justice	2000-present
Board of Directors	Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.	2005-2010

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 7

Answers:	11	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	2	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Estate of John & Jane Doe vs. Federal Aviation Administration (USA)

Outcome: >$ 2 million settlement

Estate of minor, Jane Doe vs. Sue Smith, Mr. Smith, and ABC Corporation

Outcome: $4.5 million settlement

Elfstrom vs. Hilton and Marc Jason Holmes

Outcome: Verdict against Marc Jason Holmes - $40.6 millio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
"Bad Call" - Litigating Cell Phone Cases	Trial Magazine	2010
Weather Related Crashes: Establishing Negligence Against Air Traffic Control	AAJ - Aviation Section Newsletter	2007

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Federal Tort Claims	American Association for Justice - Annual Convention	2008