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also known as Les McFatter, Herbert Lester McFatter Jr.
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Les was born and raised in Bay County where he attended Rutherford High School, graduating in 1990. During his undergraduate years at Florida State University, Les was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. After obtaining his law degree from South Texas College of Law, Les spent the first 14 years of practice in Tallahassee working primarily in the areas of insurance defense where he developed a sub-specialty in the defense of catastrophic claims involving heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles. In 2012 Les accepted a position as a partner with Perry & Young prompting him to return to his beloved hometown. Les is a member the Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Les and his wife Jennifer have been married since 2000 and have two children. Les is active in the community serving on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Bay County as well as volunteering through the firm for a variety of charities and civic organizations. Les also enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, boating with his family, and cooking.
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Practice Areas
33%-40%
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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Posted by Art | May 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Help with my first legal issue.
Les and his staff were exceptional from the moment they became part of our legal action. This was the first time I had been involved with a matter such as this, and each and every time we had a question or concern, Les was there to provide guidance and support.
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Les many times, and I have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable and experienced in personal injury matters, as well as highly ethical and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any type of personal injury case."
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2012
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Florida SuperLawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012 - Present
Partner, Perry & Young
1900 - Present
Partner, Perry & Young - The Injury Firm
2009 - 2012
Shareholder, Banker Lopez
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Carr Allison
2001 - 2009
Attorney, McFarlain & Cassedy (And Predecessors)
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Mang Law Firm
2012 - Present
Florida Justice Association
2012 - Present
St. Andrews Bay Inns of Court
2006 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
1998 - Present
Florida Bar
Board of DIrectors
2011 - 2012
Trucking Industry Defense Association
2010 - 2012
Florida Trucking AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2012
Transportation Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2012
Florida Trucking AssociationMember
2001 - 2012
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
1997
1996
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
1993
AA
2011
Legal Roundtable
2009
Issues Unique to Defending Trucking Claims
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