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Jan C Trendowski

Personal injury Attorney at Jacksonville, FL

5.0   32 reviews

also known as Mintzer Sarowitz

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  • State Years
    Florida - FL 7 years
    Massachusetts - MA 10 years
    Rhode Island - RI 15 years
    Connecticut - CT 39 years
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2016
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State MA
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State RI
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 39 years
    State CT
    Acquired 1983
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

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Practice areas
  1. Personal injury
    80%
    Personal injuries of all types including motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, and wrongful death

    40 years

  2. Litigation
    20%
    general civil litigation including construction law, business law, and insurance law, both state and federal courts.

    40 years

Jan Trendowski has been a civil trial attorney for over 30 years and has tried over 120 jury cases to verdict. His trials have covered all types of personal injury matters including assaults, auto collisions, premises liability, and medical malpractice. He is licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida. Since joining the Florida Bar, he has expanded his practice to include cases involving defective construction and claims by people against their homeowners insurance carriers. In 2018 he was Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Specialist. In 2021 he was appointed to the Code and rules of Evidence Committee of the State Bar.

 Aside from his trial work, Attorney Trendowski has been involved in animal rescue for many years and has been the Legal Director for the National Bikers Against Animal Cruelty since 2009. He resides with his wife and 7 rescue dogs in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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3110 South Ponte Vedra Blvd.6100 Greenland Road
Suite 104
Jacksonville, FL, 32258
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Posted by Lorena | April 29, 2021
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personal injury consultation for an existing case
Atty Trendowski responded to my call within an hour. I was seeking a new attorney and he was very helpful. He did not rush me and listened to my existing case for almost a half hour. Although he was not able to handle my case at that time, he did refer another lawyer that could help me. One of the nicest Attorneys I have dealt with!
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Posted by Amina | April 17, 2021
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Excellent Attorney
I spoke with Mr Trendowski , I am very happy with the outcome. Thank you again sir. Respectfully, Amina
Posted by Ingrid | October 30, 2020
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Esq.
Not only is Jan an excellent attorney, he is one of the kindest, most caring people I have ever encountered.
Posted by Patricia | October 26, 2020
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The Best Lawyer Ever
A few years ago I hired Jan to help me write a new will. He was such a caring person so when I found myself in a world of hurt recently after buying a used car, I immediately turned to Jan for help. He stepped in and within 24 hours all was resolved (when I was trying to deal with these people for two weeks on my own I had gotten absolutely nowhere). So it's not true that exceptionally accomplished attorneys only appear in the movies. To say I am pleased with the outcome, is a huge understatement.
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Posted by patrick | May 14, 2020
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A great person to have on your side when you are unsure of what to do.
I contacted Mr. Trendowski after experiencing a rather bizarre incident inside a major box store retailer. After exhausting all avenues of help from the retailer I began reaching out to attorneys. While Mr. Trendowski wasn't the first attorney I contacted he certainly was the most empathetic and was more than willing to help me out knowing this wasn't some high dollar lawsuit that either one of us was going to walk away rich from. Jan quickly explained to me the action I needed to take as well as explaining to me the risk involved with pursuing some sort of scorched earth policy which was initially what I had in mind. He also began to take action on my behalf to settle this dispute. At the end of the day and after some strongly worded letters to the retailer everything was resolved perfectly and I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. I went from being completely out of options to getting my desired results in a matter of weeks and it all stemmed from a basic consultation. Jan certainly went above and beyond anything that I could have ever expected and he will be the first person I call if, God forbid, I ever need anymore legal advice.
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Posted by Jessica | February 19, 2020
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Amazing and Caring Lawyer
I hired Jan about 2 years ago living in CT but had a Florida case. He was able to manage both states and took the time, care and effort to keep me posted on everything as it was happening. Even when I was not understanding of something he was quick to calm me down and explain thoroughly. He is caring and smart and his customer care is paramount. I highly recommend.
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Posted by Terry | October 27, 2019
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Flawless
I hired Jan for a motorcycle accident in April 2019. He and his colleagues were first rate right from the get go. Very personalized service guided me through the entire process Flawlessly and with great care. The results of the suit were better than I expected I highly recommend Jan and his practice.
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2018
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Excellent advice
Jan Trendowski is an excellent attorney. Very willing to help and efficient. Strongly recommend him if you need help.
Posted by Randy | February 26, 2018
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Personal Support
I contacted Jan out of the blue to get some direction on issues dealing with my fiancee and myself. He spent a considerable amount of time with me (at no charge) to see if he could direct me to the best spot to get the right professional support. He was very knowledgeable and clearly understood our issues. I have to say that he is very bright and very comfortable to work with. He would be my first choice for help if I needed help in his area of expertise. In addition he clearly cared about our issues from the heart.
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Posted by Annette | January 18, 2018
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Outstanding!
From the very beginning of a difficult and personal process, Jan offered my husband and I dedicated, courteous, hands on assistance. The incredible competence and vast knowledge provided by him proved to be impeccable and withstood opposition. Mr. Trendowski consistently and continuously led us through the legal layers with tact and kindness in such an extraordinary way that it has totally changed by past negative view of attorneys into a new positive light. Jan's caring performance and actions showed me that there actually ARE legal professionals out there that really DO passionately advocate for their clients!
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Posted by Louis | August 24, 2017
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Helpful Advice
My wife and I suffered property damage due to negligence of a remediation company directly following Hurricane Matthew. The company shuffled us off to their insurance company which offered us almost nothing of what the damages were. I was referred to the Robertson Law group by a friend and was fortunate enough to have Jan look over our case. He was very helpful, very knowledgeable, very expedient and very personable. He has been a great help help and I recommend him without reservation.
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Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2017
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Very helpful
Jan was incredibly helpful during a very painful time in our lives. He was professional, responsible and kind. He helped us receive the funds due us. I HIGHLY recommend him!
Posted by Beryldene | July 17, 2017
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My Lucky Day
Jan represented me in a suit against homeowner's insurance. He is super knowledgeable and experienced.His sharp mind is always at work while his attention to detail and his client is singularly amazing. Winning simply could not have happened without Jan. It was indeed my lucky day to have Jan as my attorney.
Posted by John | June 29, 2017
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CANNOT DO BETTER
Jan represented me in a faulty construction case against a builder and his insurance company recently. he has extensive prior experience in this field and quickly brought about a very favorable conclusion the matter. His professionalism and responsiveness are quite frankly a rare commodity in today's professional arena. I recommend Jan and his firm without reservation and encourage the reader to at least consult with him on any litigious matter.
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Posted by Lisa | June 28, 2017
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Extremely Nice and Knowledgeable
I had to consult with Jan Trendowski concerning an issue I have. I am a storm victim who during Hurricane Matthew hired a local contractor who turned out not to be licensed or insured after telling me he was. Jan was extremely nice even though I was noticeably distraught about the situation. His knowledge of contractor laws helped me make decisions on what I could do. I left his office feeling much better and armed with information that I needed. I would highly recommend Jan!
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Posted by Beth | March 15, 2017
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Very knowledgeable, friendly and great follow through
I consulted Jan on a case that was not his speciality, he still took the time to speak with me on multiple occasions, and to give me his thoughts and legal cases to back up the arguments. Very comprehensive. Responsive to questions in a timely manner. Very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend Jan, and will use his services if the occasion arises.
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Posted by Robbie | September 16, 2015
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Very knowledgeable and great to work with!
Jan is a knowledgeable and well-organized attorney. He professionally handled my case and won on every count at trial. He also took the time (on weekends and holidays if necessary) to answer my questions and concerns. He takes professionalism to the next level. He is a confident attorney and I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Steven | September 14, 2015
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Liquor Liability Attorney
We just completed a week long trial involving a Dram Shop Act liability case. Attorney Trendowski new the law better then anyone in the court. He was successful in getting the jury to render a favorable decision for the us..the Bar Owner! I say fight to the end!!!
Posted by BO | December 6, 2014
Jan is excellent
Jan recently worked on a case for us and did an excellent job. We are very pleased with the results but most importantly very happy to worked with Jan. He is a true professional and truely cared about us and getting us the best results.
Posted by Erica | May 3, 2014
Highly Recommended - Excellent Lawyer
Atty. Trendowski is knowledgeable, quickly responsive to inquiries, and trustworthy, as well as being very humble and easy-going - an all around great person to deal with. He did an excellent job of tailoring our abundance of available evidence to focus on the most important & legally-pertinent issues. Jan also handled cross examinations beautifully, avoiding being confrontational when it wasn't necessary or in the best interest of the case. Probably the most helpful in my situation: Jan was wonderful at reassuring & calming me throughout my emotionally-charged case, while always remaining realistic and keeping me grounded. Atty. Trendowski was a great stabilizer to have with me, especially in the courtroom. Even while I was quite upset with the situation, I felt very comfortable & confident with his handling of the case. Atty. Trendowski's staff was just as helpful & pleasant to deal with. I will confidently refer my friends and family to Jan's excellent service in the future.
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  • Hourly Rates $ 400-400 per hour
  • Contingency 33%-33%
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner - Florida
  • The Haymond Law Firm
  • 2020 - Present
  • Attorney
  • The Robertson Firm
  • 2016 - 2018
  • Partner
  • Trendowski & Allen
  • 1996 - 2016
  • Associate
  • Donovan & Morello
  • 1992 - 1996
  • Senior Trial Attorney
  • CNA Insurance Companies
  • 1989 - 1992
  • Staff trial Attorney
  • Sentry Insurance Group
  • 1986 - 1989
  • Associate
  • Bai, Pollock & Dunnigan
  • 1984 - 1986
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Education

  • Western New England College School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1983

Legal Cases

  • Dzienis v. PIgs Eye Pub et al
  • After five days of trial and four hours of jury deliberation, the jury returned a defendant's verdict on all counts. As there were no blood alcohol tests and witness observations were contradictory, liability was a difficult issue for the plaintiff.
  • Rohrbach vs. Chernau Jury Trial Results in Favorable Defense Verdict
  • The plaintiff asked for $306,391 and the jury after 6 hours of deliberation came back with an award of $46,341, including $13,341 in medical specials. The jury did not award lost wages or future medical costs totalling $10,000.
  • Brian Flynn vs. The Grand, et al; Shawn M. Perkins vs. Lounge, LLC (Consolidated Cases)l
  • The jury was asked for $4.5 million. After 2 1/2 hours of deliberation, a verdict was reached for the defense.
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Associations

  • Bikers Against Animal Cruelty
  • Legal Director
  • 2009 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Board Certified - Civil Trial
  • Florida Bar
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • 2014-2015 Top Attorneys in Connecticut
  • American Registry
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • 2013-2016 Connecticut Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • 2010, 2013, 2015 Top Attorneys in New England
  • American Registry
  • 2010
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Publications

  • Annual publication
  • Connecticut Liquor Statutes and Regulations Handbook
  • 2010

Speaking Engagements

  • CLE
  • Litigation for Paralegals
  • 2016
  • Annual Conference
  • Subrogation against liquor establishments
  • 2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (7)
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Jennifer Antognini-O'Neill
Litigation Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Trendowski is a leader in the field of liquor law liability. He is very generous in sharing his keen insight and time."
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Sylvia Rutkowska
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for Dram Shop, liquor liability and negligent supervision actions. He is very knowledgable, very professional and experienced in all aspects of the same."
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Pamela Cameron
Litigation Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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William O'Donnell
Unknown Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jan recently assisted me as I prepared for a dram shop trial, and his knowledge and guidance were invaluable. He possesses an extensive knowledge of the law, a strong work ethic and a dedicated commitment to his clients. Jan is an experienced and professional trial attorney who is well respected by the bench and the bar, and I endorse him without hesitation."
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Leslie McPadden
Litigation Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan was extremely generous with his time and knowledge is helping me evaluate and strategize my reckless service of alcohol/dram/wrongful death case. His practical advice and seasoned insight gave me invaluable tools in maximizing the strengths of my client's case."
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Steven Ciardiello
Litigation Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan possesses the highest degree of trial skills, professionalism and his character is beyond reproach. I have worked with Jan and have found his work for our mutual clients to be exemplary."
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Theodore Heiser
Litigation Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jan for many years as a fellow practitioner and as opposing counsel on several matters. Jan is a consummate professional. He has extensive knowledge of the law and the practice. He is a pleasure to work both with and against."
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Scott Camassar
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I am privileged to know Jan for many years, and endorse him without reservation. He is an excellent lawyer, always thorough and prepared, and works extremely hard for his clients. He is courteous, professional, and well respected by the bench and bar."
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Kevin Kratzer
Litigation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Gregory Allen
Litigation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jan for years. I have found him to be highly respected in the legal community. He was even recently named a New England Super Lawyer. He has extensive litigation and trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants. He is dedicated to his clients and the practice of law."
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Erin Smith
Construction and development
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Louis Rubano
Personal injury
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Jennifer Antognini-O'Neill
Appeals
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Pamela Cameron
Personal injury
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Theodore Heiser
Litigation
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Scott Camassar
Personal injury
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Kevin Kratzer
Criminal defense
Jacksonville Personal injury Lawyer Jan C Trendowski
Jan C Trendowski
Personal injury Attorney
Jacksonville, FL
Licensed for 39 years
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