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Gary Shepard Lesser
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Biography
Gary S. Lesser served as the 74th President of The Florida Bar and is Managing Partner of Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC, a third-generation law firm with nearly a century of experience successfully fighting for injured clients and their families across Florida.
Gary is one of Florida’s foremost personal injury attorneys, leading a team of skilled trial lawyers who practice law with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to personal client service and getting the best results on cases.
Gary’s dedication to The Florida Bar is longstanding, with over 25 years of service, including more than a decade on the Board of Governors, and chairing the Legislation and Professional Ethics committees and receiving the Florida Bar President’s Award in 2017 and 2022.
Gary is highly respected in the legal field and often serves as a guest lecturer and commentator on personal injury and professional ethics in the local and national media. He is a dedicated community servant and currently serves as Founding President of the Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County, on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, the Executive Board of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Directors of The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, and Young Singers of the Palm Beaches.
Gary has been recognized for his leadership in the legal professional and charitable world, being awarded the Alumni Leadership Award from the University of Miami School of Law, the Luminary Award from the Alpert Jewish Family Services, the Florida Bar Tradition of Excellence Award and the 2024 Sidney A. Stubbs Professionalism Award from the Palm Beach County Bar Association.
A native of West Palm Beach, Gary graduated from Forest Hill High School before earning a degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a member of the Bar & Gavel Society, and he served as Editor-in-Chief of the law school’s newspaper.
Gary is happily married to his wife, Jennifer, and is the proud father of three daughters, Lillian, Josie and Rebecca.
30+ years working hard for injured clients and their families. Good results, good communication.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
75%
34 years
Medical Malpractice
15%
34 years
Insurance
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel PLLC
(561) 655-2028
Fax
420 Columbia Drive, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409
lesserlawfirm.com/our-attorneys/gary-lesser/Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel PLLC
(772) 283-6839
Fax
27 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL, 34994
lesserlawfirm.com/our-attorneys/gary-lesser/Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel PLLC
(561) 367-7799
Fax
4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite 205B, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
lesserlawfirm.com/our-attorneys/gary-lesser/Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel PLLC
(561) 283-3212
Mobile
261 North University Dr, Suite 500, Plantation, FL, 33324
lesserlawfirm.com/our-attorneys/gary-lesser/Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel PLLC
(561) 283-3212
Mobile
1023 Manatee Ave West, Suite 215, Bradenton, FL, 34205
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Gary Shepard Lesser's Reviews
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Posted by Kym | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend! Knowledgeable, honest and caring.
I just completed a case wherein I had suffered a fall at work. I was not only injured, but suffered sinus issues, loss of work, then lost my job. Mr. Lesser was referred to me by a family friend who is also an attorney. Mr. Lesser saw me immediately, and his Associate Attorney Alicia Zweig met wit...
Posted by Rickie | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you, Gary Lesser!
Gary Lesser listened and provided me with honest, caring and diligent advice in my case. We had no idea where to begin. Gary Lesser and his firm contact our doctors, medical providers, insurers involved while I had major surgery and then recuperated from that. Joseph Landy took care of the litigation...
Posted by Dave | March 2, 2015
Highly recommend! - They are very competent, effective and caring.
After my wife was hit by a pickup truck while walking across the street, we were a bit overwhelmed. We were trying to find good medical care, juggling the myriad of confusing medical bills, and dealing with an uncommunicative, pushy insurance company. It was a nightmare. Fortunately a friend recom...
Posted by Ernesto | February 10, 2015
Look no further.
I first used Gary about 17 years ago on a motorcycle accident by a referral. Gary handled everything very professionally from the start and kept me informed from the beginning. Now again I find myself in another situation I needing an attorney. I returned to Gary. Believe me I was very nervous from t...
Posted by Lesharn (Mattie daughter) | February 3, 2015
Ex- Client
i met Mr. Lesser through my now deceased mom Mattie Cooper. He came as a referral to her. I have never met a more honest attorney in my life. Mr. Lesser has never done anything below character for myself as a client, but he pulled from his personal account when I was awarded less than what he felt I ...
Gary Shepard Lesser's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Gary for more than 27 years and he is one of the most honorable, hard-working and competent attorneys I know. I have referred countless cases to Gary and has he achieved incredible results on every case plus throughout the case he spends quality time with each client to help them through the difficult time they are experiencing."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.He is a Lawyer's Lawyer who always puts his clients in the best possible position to maximize their personal injury claims"
"It is with great pleasure that I endorse Gary as a Personal Injury attorney, community leader and all around great person! I have referred several cases to him and have seen him handle each and every one with the highest level of legal knowledge and compassion."
"Gary is the best of the best. The cream of the crop. He has outstanding communication with his clients and treats them like gold. I have referred family and my closest friends."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Law Firm Since 2013, U.S. News & World Report
2023
Luminary Award, Alpert Jewish Family Service
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Florida Trend <agazine
2023
Ed Tancer Distinguished Alumni Award, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
2023
Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers, The National Trial lawyers
2023
Tradition of Excellence Award, The Florida Bar Solo & Small Firm Section
2023
Top Lawyer and Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders, Palm Beach Illustrated
2023
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Community Leadership Award, In Jacob’s Shoes
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Law Firm 2013, U.S News
2017
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2017
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2017
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trends Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Small Business Person of the Year, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
2014
Judge Learned Hand Award, AJC Global Jewish Advocacy
2014
Harriet Goldstein Award, Families First of Palm Beach County
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Character Counts Business of the Year, United Way of Martin County
2013
Business Builds Community, Community Builds Business, Legal PR News Awards
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Alumni leadership Award, University of Miami School of Law
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Supporter of the Year, Healthy Mothers Healthy babies
2010
Business Person of the Year, Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Florida Super Lawyers- Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2008
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trends Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Annual Young Leadership Award, Jewish Federation
1996
Israel Unity Award, State of Israel Bonds
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationABA Fellow
2011 - Present
Florida BarBoard of Governors
University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association
Former Vice President
University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association
For Executive Board
Florida Justice Association
Eagle Member
1999 - 2002
Palm Beach County Bar Association, CLE CommitteeChair
Education
1992
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
George Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Hebrew
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers