Joseph Anthony Mesa III

Joseph Anthony Mesa III

also known as Tony Mesa

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Coconut Grove, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

2665 S Bayshore Dr, Ste 1103, Coconut Grove, FL

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Mesa Law Firm

2665 S Bayshore Dr, Ste 1103, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathy | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Exceptional attorney!

Joseph Mesa (Tony) represented my husband for an auto accident case and I have nothing but great things to say about him. He is professional and very present. We never had a problem contacting him and he always contacted us with any update regarding our case. If you are looking for an attorney who wi...ll fight for you, keep you in the loop and not cheat you, Tony is the BEST attorney. He truly values his clients and will make sure you are satisfied every step of the way. Besides being such an exceptional attorney, he is a great person, he really made us feel like he has known us for a long time, treating us as if we were his family. Thank you Tony for all you do and may God keep growing and prospering your business!

Posted by Martin | October 02, 2014 | Personal Injury

Compassionate and trustworthy Attorney

Joseph "Tony" Mesa is a compassionate and trustworthy attorney who helped me with my personal injury claim about two years ago. I was severely injured and confused about the process of filing my claim. Tony was the voice I needed when I had no idea who to turn to. Over the length of the entire proces...s, he kept me informed and updated with the progress of my claim. Because of his knowledge and expertise in the profession, Tony was able to settle out of court and I was able to completely pay off all the expenses accumulated as a result of my accident. He is hands down an outstanding attorney whom I have had the extreme pleasure of being represented by. I would definitely recommend Tony to anyone who has a personal injury claim.

Posted by Diana | October 29, 2012 | Personal Injury

Exceptional attorney.

Attorney Tony Mesa handled my personal injury case for an automobile accident. In toto, my case took about two and a half years to resolve. The laws, statutes, and claim process can be quite complicated and intimidating for the average person. Thank goodness I had exceptional legal representation. Du...ring the discovery phase there were requests and questions which related to some of the most personal and private parts of my life. When it came time to disclose any such information Mr. Mesa was sensitive, understanding, and made sure that such particulars were dealt with in the most careful manner possible. In making imperative decisions pertaining to my case, he was extremely thorough and advised me of all the reasons to support and those to oppose each choice. With his comprehensive knowledge, professionalism and ability to attain remarkable results this attorney comes with my highest accolades.

Posted by Kika | October 26, 2012

ONE OF A KIND

In my line of work and due to personal matters I have had to deal with many attorneys over the years and if I had to compare them to Mr. Joseph A. Mesa (Tony) I can NOT. Tony is truly one of a kind. Not only as an attorney but as a person. Never have I come across an attorney who is as professional, ...thorough, diligent, and with such integrity as Tony.........At the same time making you feel like you are family. Like your case is the only thing on his mind. No matter what time or day I know I can always count on him. When friends, family, clients, and/or business associates ask me to refer them to a good attorney, I always tell them "Good attorneys I know a few but if you want the best go with Tony." He is one of Gods angels put on earth.

Posted by Lawrence | June 18, 2012 | Personal Injury

Very satisfied

After initially hiring another attorney and not seeing any progress for the first 6 months, I begin the unpleasant task of finding new counsel. This time, I was going to do my homework and find the best possible representation. Through a very trusted friend, I heard about Tony Mesa. After my first... conversation with him, I thought wow, what a night a day difference. He not only educated me on the entire process, he laid out a very detailed plan of what needed to be done, not only by me, but also what he was going to do. I can honestly say looking back at it now; it was followed to the T. Even the smallest details that are often over looked or deemed unimportant, were addressed. Things like who to go to for therapy can make a huge difference in the client’s life. A big thank you to all the doctors that were involved. This was my first and hopefully last time dealing with something like this. What I enjoyed most about working with Mr. Mesa was his high level of professionalism. In this world of over promising and under delivering, it was just the opposite with him. Thanks again to Mr. Mesa and everyone involved in this very difficult situation.

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Joseph Anthony Mesa III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Malatesta

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Ryan Paulus

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well-known, well-respected lawyer who fights hard for all clients. Highly recommended."

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Richard Robles

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Tony on various matters. He is a highly effective and aggressive litigator. He truly cares for his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Evan Oshan

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent lawyer with skills."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Paul Botros

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There are very few lawyers on my go-to list for personal injury matters here in Miami-Dade County and the surrounding areas. Tony Mesa consistently represents his clients with an unparalleled mixture of intellect and tenacity that gets results. Whether he is facing off against an individual, insurance company, or corporation, Tony Mesa does not quit until every stone has been turned, every witness interviewed, and every fact uncovered to ensure his clients are compensated for their injuries. I highly recommend Tony Mesa to any individual that has been injured in an accident or otherwise, and am confident that he will demand justice be served."

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Wendy Polit

Personal injury lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony Mesa is an excellent lawyer who truly cares about his clients and works tirelessly to obtain favorable results for them."

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Francisco Sanchez

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Tony, as I find him to be an outstanding personal injury attorney. As an attorney in Miami I know there are hundreds of personal injury attorneys to choose from when it comes time to recommend one to any client of mine (or anyone for that matter) who has been injured due to someone's negligence. However, the choice is always an easy one for me - I always recommend Tony. His exceptional blend of legal skill, professionalism, work ethic and true compassion for his clients (he really cares) makes it a no brainer for me every time. He obtains great results for his clients and is extremely responsive to their needs while getting those results. I highly recommend Tony to anyone who has suffered an injury and needs the help of a personal injury attorney."

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Javier Finlay

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Goldfarb

Litigation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph "Tony' Mesa has an outstanding legal mind, but his real skill is his ability to apply his knowledge to effectively resolve disputes. He is a problem solver and someone who I would recommend (and have recommended) to handle virtually any legal dispute."

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Michael Foster

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I've known Tony for the better part of a decade - personally and professionally. He's a terrific young lawyer, who gives the same attention to his largest and smallest matters. My recommendation is unreserved."

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Danise Ponton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know him to be an outstanding person both personally and professionally. On a personal level, "Tony" is kind, good-spirited and always willing to help others. More importantly, on a professional level, Tony is the type of attorney who studies every angle of a case to ensure his clients receive any and all benefits to which they are entitled. He knows his field of practice (Personal Injury) in and out and is more than qualified to handle any such claim. In any case he is a part of, Tony makes every effort to obtain the very best result. For this reason alone, I full-heartedly endorse Mr. Mesa and recommend him without exception as he is one of the most qualified attorneys available in his field. Undoubtedly, I endorse Mr. Mesa as a wonderful person as well."

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Jorge Martinez

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mesa is a sharp, seasoned attorney that works diligently on behalf of his clients in order to consistently achieve the best results possible on each and every matter in which he is retained. Mr. Mesa is accessible and responsive to the needs of each of his clients and customizes his approach to each case in a manner that allows him to consistently meet, or exceed, his clients' desired results. In addition to above (and most importantly), Mr. Mesa is an extremely ethical person and lawyer. Without a doubt, I would recommend him to any person who has suffered an injury and, in fact, I have already done so on previous occasions."

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Rene Ruiz

Litigation lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Tony Mesa on several matters and have referred numerous other matters to him. Tony is an extremely intelligent and diligent attorney and he zealously advocates on behalf of his clients with integrity. Tony is a first-class professional and I always know that any client I send his way is in the best possible hands."

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Danise Ponton

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Richard Robles

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Javier Finlay

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2002 - 2007

Associate, Bilzin Sumberg

2001 - 2001

Summer Associate, Bilzin Sumberg

2000 - 2000

Summer Associate, Holland & Knight

Associations

2011 - Present

Cuban American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

Education

2002

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor

1999

Florida International University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1995

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

High School Diploma

Languages

Spanish

English

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