Amanda P. Baggett

Amanda’s extensive legal background and specialized expertise make her a leading advocate in complex both personal injury and wrongful death cases. Amanda is also a Board Certified expert in Construction Law by The Florida Bar. Through this certification, Amanda brings a unique and valuable perspective to cases involving roadway design and construction issues. This specialized knowledge gives her an edge in pursuing professional negligence cases and cases related to roadway design and work zone accidents.

Amanda has earned numerous accolades for her exceptional legal work and community involvement. Amanda was recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal as a Women of Influence honoree in 2014. She has also received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—an honor awarded to only 10% of attorneys nationwide. Since 2009, Amanda has been named to the Florida Super Lawyers list and is she has been recognized numerous times by Forbes. In 2024 and 2025, Amanda was listed among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Jacksonville by Women We Admire. Amanda has also been invited to speak at conferences, seminars, and podcasts on various legal and business ownership topics. With her unique expertise, purposeful leadership, and commitment to her clients, Amanda is a dynamic community leader.

Amanda joined Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in 2015 to work alongside her law partner and husband, Matt Baggett. Previously, Amanda was a shareholder at Rogers Towers where she handled complex litigation cases. At Baggett Law, Amanda’s leadership and strategic vision for the firm have played a pivotal role in driving the firm’s success. Together, Amanda and Matt are dedicated to achieving outstanding results for their clients in the shortest amount of time possible.

Outside of the office, Amanda dedicates her time to organizations that prioritize the needs of children and families in our community. Amanda leads Baggett Law’s annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive for local children in the community, and she regularly serves as pro bono legal counsel for families in need. She has served on various local boards and committees, including MOSH, the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, the Jacksonville Bar Association, and Jacksonville Country Day School.

Born in Hannibal, Missouri, and raised near Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia, Amanda attended the University of Georgia, where she earned a degree in advertising. She went on to earn her law degree at Mercer University in 2003. During law school, Amanda broadened her legal education by attending classes at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law and the University of Notre Dame in London.

Amanda is a devoted mother to four children, including a set of twins. When not advocating for her clients, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family.