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Mr. Fine was born in New York, New York and was raised in the northeast, where he studied sociology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1976. In law school, he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Fine was admitted into the Florida Bar in 1976, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1977, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida in 1991, and the United States Court of Appeals 11th Circuit in 1982.
Upon graduation, Mr. Fine practiced as an Assistant Public Defender in the Third Judicial Circuit office in Lake City from 1976-1977. He then worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Gainesville office of the Public Defender from 1977-1980. In 1980, he founded the firm, which is now known as Fine, Farkash, & Parlapiano, P.A., where he wanted to exclusively represent victims of personal injury in claims against negligent parties.
Mr. Fine is a highly experienced personal injury attorney and is recognized for his commitment to the law. He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating* (AV) and was a Grievance Committee Chairman for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for 2006-2008. He coached a trial team for the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1994 and has taught as an adjunct faculty in the trial practice course at the law school since 1983.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
Personal Injury
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 49 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Fine Farkash & Parlapiano P.A.
(352) 235-9917
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622 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL, 32601-5305
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Posted by Brenda | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Brenda D. Kite: Client
I was in a car accident on 12/9/19 with my daughter. The other driver was at fault. I contacted the law office the next day and received an immediate response concerning my case. I met with Gabrielle not very long after that and my daughter and I immediately were referred to a chiropractor and starte...
Posted by Ron | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Phenomenal Attorney with Exceptional Results
Jack Fine is a phenomenal lawyer with the client's best interest at heart. Mr. Fine's experience and vast knowledge of the legal system proved evident in my case reaching a settlement before trial, as the big insurance companies were no match for his expertise. Mr. Fine was certain to keep me informe...
Posted by Geneva | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent Attorney who will fight for you!
Mr. Fine and his assistant were great when they handled a case for me. I was rear ended by another driver while stopped at the light. Mr. Fine fought hard for me to get me a good settlement. I highly recommend him and his team.
Posted by Calvin L | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent Attorney
Jack Fine is a excellent attorney. Jack Fine represented me for my very first car accident. I was young and didn’t know how the process worked. He made sure to explain everything to me and that I understood what was going on every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a...
Posted by Vicky | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
Stress free experience
Mr. Fine and his staff made dealing with a complicated slip and fall, very easy to deal with. They always dealt in a professional manner, and always answered my questions. I would not hesitate to recommend his firm.
Jack J. Fine's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Jack. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jack Fine is one of the best plaintiff's attorneys in Gainesville and universally respected amongst his colleagues. He is always a source of sage advice and counsel, and sets the standard in professionalism and dedication to his clients. I enthusiastically endorse Jack Fine."
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Experience
Honors
2009
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rating, Martindale
2007
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rating, Martindale- Hubbell
1986
Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Crime Prevention Association
1983
Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Department of Corrections
1980
Certificate of Appreciation, 82nd Airborne, U.S. Army
1977
Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif, Florida Chapter
1976
Honors Degree, UF College of Law, University of Florida
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Adjunct Faculty, Trial Practice Professor, University of Florida, College of Law
1982 - Present
Partner, Plaintiff's law firm
1994 - 1994
Coach, Trial Team, University of Florida, University of Florida, College of Law
1977 - 1981
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office, Eighth Circuit
1976 - 1977
Assistant Public Defender, Third Circuit, Public Defender's Office, Lake City Florida (Third Judicial Circuit)
Associations
2012 - 2013
American Board of Trial AdvocatesPresident North Florida Chapter
2006 - 2008
Florida Bar AssociationGrievance Committee Chairman, Eighth Judicial Circuit
1998 - 2002
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of CourtMaster
Sample of Legal Cases
Kellner v. David, 140 So.3d 1042(Fla. 5DCA 2014)
Plaintiff's verdict affirmed
Nieboer v. T.L., 394 So.2d 163 (Fla. 1st Dist. 1981)
Plaintiffs won in trial court and on appeal
Turner v. PCR, 754 So.2d 683 (Fla. 2000)
Supreme Court of Florida ruled for plaintiffs
Graham v. Vann, 394 So.2d 176 (Fla.App.1Dist 1981)
Civil Rights case, won by Plaintiffs
Education
1976
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Colby College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2001
Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference
Workers Compensation Immunity
1986
Educational Seminar
Premises Liability of Landlorda for Criminal Attacks
1982
Women as Victims, an Awareness Seminar
Legal Procedure--Overview of Testimony, Deposition, and Trial
Publications
2007
Florida Personal Injury (Lexis-Nexis Practice Guide)(legal consultant/editor0
Published book and online research guide for florida attorneys
2006
Florida Personal Injury (editor/legal consultantr--LexisNexis Practice Guide)
Published book and online research guide for florida attorneys
1984
Florida Bar
Criminal Trial Practice in Florida, Chapter "Objections to Evidence"
Languages
English