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If you are looking for an attorney who cares about getting you the most compensation for your case, call Ryan Cardoso. As founder and principal attorney of Cardoso Law, PLLC, Ryan puts his clients first and obtains the best possible results for each case. Ryan and his team provide personal and individualized attention to each client’s case – no matter how big or small. As a result, he’s recovered many millions of dollars for people injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death negligence cases, and many other serious personal injury cases. He is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients.
Ryan’s track record includes winning jury trials, obtaining large settlements for his clients, and building a strong reputation in court and throughout his community. He works tirelessly to maximize personal injury awards for his clients. Ryan fights as hard as he can, as long as he can, to get justice for his clients. He stands up to powerful insurance companies, corporations, and governmental entities when they are at fault for injuring his clients. All the while, he sends a continual message to those who try to lowball or deny accident victims: “I won’t stand for it.” Ryan will never settle a case without client approval and always works hard to make sure his clients are fully informed throughout the process.
Ryan cares about each of his clients and provides them with the best possible legal representation. The way Ryan approaches a personal injury case is through clear communication with his clients. He puts an emphasis on transparent and meaningful client communication. Before prospective clients meet with him, they are often physically and emotionally hurt, confused, and stressed about their situation. Ryan takes the time to listen closely to what each client has to say about the accident and the impact that it has had on them and their family. He will then explain their rights and legal options while carefully answering any questions they may have about the process. He immediately makes his clients aware of any important developments in their cases, and he’s prompt when returning client calls.
Since 2014, Ryan has made a name for himself in the Pensacola community as a fierce advocate for accident victims. Ryan is an experienced trial lawyer who handles a wide array of personal injury cases throughout Florida. His practice areas include motor vehicle and boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip-and-falls, trip-and-falls, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death cases.
Ryan credits his law firm’s success to the genuine care he and his team have for each client and their mission to put clients first. By operating a boutique practice instead of a large-volume firm, Ryan has time to work with each client. This allows him to have close relationships with clients and to provide them with personalized attention they deserve after their lives have been turned upside down due to a serious injury. Long after representation results in a fair settlement or a favorable jury verdict, Ryan and his legal staff remember the name and story of everyone represented.
Ryan earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 2002 where he graduated with honors. He has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2003 and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. Ryan started Cardoso Law in 2009 and moved his practice in 2014 to Pensacola, where he’s become known throughout the community. His background includes several years as a criminal defense lawyer, where he secured numerous not-guilty trial verdicts for clients in court, and helped countless others to get their lives back on track.
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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Thank you to Mr. Cardoso and his team for their excellent care. Ryan navigated a delicate legal situation for me with confidence and mitigated my apprehension during a stressful time. His staff is sincere in their hospitality, and Brittany and Gabe were also available to answer questions and provide ...
Thank you very much for the review. It is always great to get feedback from our clients!
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Every time I've needed during my case Mr. Cardoso has been there for me. He gets back quickly with good information and has advised me greatly for getting back on my feet.
Posted by Adam | May 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The feeling that someone is on your side is invaluable. Especially when it feels that no one is and even you, yourself understand that!! That’s exactly what I felt with Ryan [Cardoso]. He and his staff definitely go the extra mile!! From the initial consultation through to my case being dismissed; I...
Posted by Wilbur | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ryan took my injury case back in May 2019. I'm nor really experienced with dealing with lawyers so didn't know what to expect. This law firm is top of the line in my book.Felt like the staff and Ryan treated us like family and they got my case settled in a very short time. Also I got more than i expe...
Posted by Chris | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I met Ryan Cardoso by chance and during a time that he was very busy. Speaking with him for a very very brief moment he encouraged me to continue to work with the individuals wished me the best and hope that I would not have to come back to see him. Fast forward a few months and no results I return...
"I highly recommend Ryan for any personal injury or criminal defense matter. He works extremely hard to achieve the best possible result for all of his clients."
"I have known Ryan for several years. Ryan works hard to get the best results for his clients. He is personable, professional, and skilled in all areas that he practices in."
"Ryan offers a knowledgeable, insightful and vigorous defense for his client while being able to maintain a level of professionalism with his peers. He is aggressive on the case and a gentleman off of it. It is truly a pleasure to work with an "old school" lawyer."
"I have referred a number of clients to Ryan, and they have all been thoroughly happy with his representation. Ryan is a smart and compassionate lawyer who is not afraid to fight hard for his clients. He is easy to relate to and has a great ability to get people to open up so that he can completely understand their situation to represent them well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lime many lawyers Ryan has the intellect and professionalism to be a great lawyer. And like some, he is an excellent communicator. What separates Ryan from most lawyers is his commitment and concern for his clients and his desire to achieve the best result possible. Ryan will be as concerned about your case, if not more so, than you are. I recommend him without hesitation."
"I have worked with Ryan on many cases, both criminal and civil. He is extremely thorough, creative, socially adept and highly intelligent. His intelligence, thoroughness, his level of preparedness, social aptitude and the fact he truly cares for the clients he chooses to represent makes him a truly outstanding lawyer. I have been a trial lawyer for thirty years, have a preeminent rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell ™ and would not stake my reputation or recommend someone who I truly did not believe is not only extremely effective but also has a high degree of personal and professional integrity. If I had a son, daughter or family member that needed the types of legal services Ryan provides, I would call Ryan Cardoso immediately."
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Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2002
Graduated with Honors, University of Florida College of Law
2009 - Present
Partner, Cardoso Law, PLLC
2008 - 2009
Litigation Associate, Fee & Jeffries, PA
2005 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender Office 13th Judicial Circuit
2003 - 2005
Litigation Associate, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP (Tampa)
2020 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member
2018 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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