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Gary Thomas Lazarus
About Gary
Biography
Gary T. Lazarus was born in Queens, New York, on August 26, 1965. He received his Bachelor of Science from St. John's University in 1987 and received his Juris Doctorate from Nova Law School in 1990. In 1992, Gary founded this Consumer Justice Firm, dedicated to the representation of persons injured due to the negligence of another.
Gary has participated in charitable organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ft. Lauderdale and is a sponsor of the State of Florida adopt a highway program.
In 2005, Gary was inducted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Less than 1% of the attorneys in the United States have been accepted as members of this organization.
Gary is also a member of the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 34 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Lazarus and Lazarus, P.A.
1625 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 225, Weston, FL, 33326-3217
Lazurus & Lazurus, P.A.
1 E Broward Blvd #700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
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Gary Thomas Lazarus's Reviews
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Posted by Toni | October 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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WASTE OF TIME
I don't know where to begin. He is a leach who is just after your money. Does not know anything and he is always behind and do not remember anything all he does dump his work to his assistant who is dumber than him. I was fooled by his consultation and hired him and after 11 months had to fire h...
Posted by SW | November 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Thankyou
For legal representation with positive results, look no further than Gary Lazarus at Law offices of Lazarus and Lazarus. 1-Professionalism personified 2-passion and dedication to you and your case. 3-you, your case and care are the priority to Gary and his firm. Gary makes himself available to you...
Posted by Mark | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ultimate Professionals.
Gary Lazarus IS the Ultimate Professional. He listens, cares and does what’s best for his clients. I never saw a lawyer work so hard to help me receive the maximum settlement amount. Arleen Lazarus works in tandem with Gary and together they are a Dynamic Duo. Thanks to Lazarus and Lazarus, I can be...
Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great & helpful
Gary Lazarus & team were helpful and assisted me with the settlement process in regard to my car accident case. Gary continued to maintain great communications at all times and ensured that I received a sensible settlement amount to finalize my matter. Very happy with my services.
Posted by Sarahi | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Sarahi Arce
Attorney Gary & Arlene are an amazing team. They represented me in an automobile accident and were successful in the case. They have represented friends as well and have done an amazing professional work.
Gary Thomas Lazarus's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on several files. He is knowledgable, well prepared, efficient, and results oriented."
"I have had the occasion to work with Gary on numerous PI cases and have found him to be not only an excellent attorney, but a true professional to deal with......he has a great reputation for battling in the trenches or just keeping an open line of communication with his clients. I do endorse Gary!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney, hands on, professional and among the several cases I referred to him over the last 12 years, they have resulted in large settlements/verdicts."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Gary Lazarus for almost 25 years. He's always been an exceptionally talented, zealous and effective advocate in all of his representation. He possesses a remarkable empathy for, and responsiveness to, all of his clients, and practices with the knowledge that every matter that comes before him,large or small, must receive his full attention and engagement."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Mr. Lazarus for over 20 years. In the past I have referred him family members, friends and business associates. I have chosen to refer them to him because I know he provides his clients with the highest level of care and service."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Trial Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Trial Lawyers
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Trial Lawyers
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Trial Lawyers
2016
Sponsor, Broward County PBA
2016
Sponsor, Fraternal Order of Police
2003
Silver Sponsor, Boys and Girls Club
2002
Silver Sponsor, Boys and Girls Club
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Senior Partner, Law Offices of Lazarus and Lazarus, PA
1991 - 1992
Partner, George and Lazarus, PA
1989 - 1990
Law Clerk, Mark Pollen
Associations
2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2005 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2000 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Motorcycle Accident
$500,000 settlement
Automobile Negligence
1.75 million dollar settlement
Auto Negligence
1.2 million dollar settlement
Pharmacy Error
Confidential settlement
Education
1990
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1987
St John's University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2006
Paralegal Association
Practicing civil law
Publications
2019
Lazarus Law publication
Florida Cracks Down
2011
DRW Magazine
Political Column
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a case and is it too late to sue?
24 Jan 2022
Q&A
I live in a no at fault state and was hit by someone who had no insurance. I have sustained injuries from that car accident.
26 Feb 2020
Q&A
How can I find out if a nail salon has insurance? They never called 911 & won't report injury that happened in the salon.?
06 Nov 2019