Christopher F. Lanza

Christopher F. Lanza

3.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 32 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Debt Collection, Admiralty & Maritime

290 NW 165 Street, Suite P 600, Miami, FL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 75%

Our firm has represented almost 3,000 injury victims since 1999. I have represented over 3,000 clients since my practice began in 1994.

32 years | 2,485 cases

75%
Debt Collection 15%

Our firm has represented numerous companies throughout the country in obtaining judgments for breach of contract, credit card debt, mortgage default and other causes of action. We have also aided in collecting on foreign and domestic judgments.

26 years | 244 cases

15%
Admiralty and Maritime 10%

As a long time yachtsman, Chris Lanza started sailing at the age of 5 years old. He actively races sailboats locally and around the world. The firm has represented boat owners, dive shops, dive boats, dive instructors and dive equipment manufacturers in lawsuit brought against them here in the State of Florida. In addition, the firm has handled numerous cases against several cruise ship lines here in South Florida.

21 years | 75 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 32 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Christopher F Lanza PA

290 NW 165 Street, Suite P 600, Miami, FL, 33169

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Christopher F. Lanza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anita Bradshaw | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Alsome lawyer

Mr.Lanza Has Been My Family Attorney For Years. He has Won All Our Cases He Is The Best Wouldn't Trade Him For Anything.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do I have to give 1 star?

Horrible attorney! My case was actually partnered with him due to the fact he was an "incredible trial attorney". (According to my initial attorney) I had an accident in 2010, case settled end of 2015, still haven't received one penny!! During the settlement interview (mediation) I was convinced he w...asn't going to take it to trial. My case was pushed on for years unnecessarily! Such a huge "act" among the entire group at mediation. After the 3 hour back n forth BS, You wonder, "Is anyone really on MY side?" Sad situation!! Everyone else makes money except the actual client.

Posted by Rossy | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Mr. Lanza helped Me

I slipped and fell at a hospital. The hospital said it was my fault and refused to pay. I hired Mr. Lanza. He filed a lawsuit and after a few depositions settled my case at mediation for $65,000.00. His office staff was very nice and very helpful. I would very much recommend his services.

Posted by Christina | August 13, 2015 | Slip and Fall Accident

Good Lawyer

A slipped and fell at a store in Belle Glade. I hurt my thumb and had surgery. My first lawyer got no offers. I went to Mr. Lanza who filed a lawsuit right away. We went to mediation where the offered me only $2000.00. We took the case to trial and we got $93,000.00. My lawyer did a grate job.

Posted by derek | July 08, 2015

hit by car

I called Chris, he came down right away, did exactly what he sais he was gonna do!, his staff in the office were very helpful, and whenever I needed Mr Lanza he was there, Im really impressed and would reccommend him highley!!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

1993

Court Room Excellence, Order of Barristers

Work Experience

2005 - 2015

Managing Partner, Christopher F. Lanza, P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

Columbus Day Regatta Committee

Chairman

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Bar Member

2001 - Present

United States Court for the Southern District of Florida

Bar Member

1995 - Present

Coral Reef Yacht Club

Secretary

1994 - Present

Florida Bar

Bar Memmber

1994 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Foundation

Bar Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Atwell v. Story

Settled

Jane Doe v. Big Grocery

Settled

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Education

1993

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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