Sean Christopher Domnick

Sean Christopher Domnick

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Personal Injury, Birth Injury

2401 PGA Blvd #140, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 30%

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35 years

30%
Birth Injury 10%

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 5 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2020

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa

2401 PGA Blvd #140, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410

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Sean Christopher Domnick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | February 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intelligent, diligent, and well prepared

I have known Sean Domnick both personally and professionally for over 20 years, and can wholeheartedly say that he is one of the best civil trial attorneys that I have come across in my many years of legal practice. He is intelligent, diligent, and is always well prepared to zealously represent his c...lients in order to obtain the best results. His passion as an advocate on behalf of his clients is unparalleled. Sean’s expertise and professionalism is also shared by his partners as well as the other members of his firm of Domnick, Cunningham & Whalen. Notably, Sean has served as a mentor for many of the young lawyers in Palm Beach County and they all look upon him as an inspiration. I am very lucky to have Sean as a colleague and friend.

Posted by Robert | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassion and Conviction

When you go through a catastrophic event such as what had happened to my son, finding the right lawyer to represent us was critical. We had contacted several lawyers and law firms, but felt strongly that we had found the right person in Mr. Sean Domnick. Sean had the right mix of compassion and con...viction. This combination was what we needed and we knew he would advocate on our child's behalf. Our case was very complex and many firms were reluctant to take it on, but Mr. Domnick was able to simplify the process and focused on the specific events which lead up to the injury of our child. For example, when we were at the hospital, there were many events which occurred, but Mr. Domnick focused on specifics. "How did they miss that?" he asked. Sean also helped give us the strength to follow through and seek justice for our child. Our child went through numerous surgeries and rehab and will forever be physically disabled as a result of the event. As a family, we were emotionally drained. It would be much easier to move on with our lives and accepted the injustice because to seek justice means to relive and recount the horrible events again. However, Sean helped us see that while reliving the events was difficult, living with the injustice would be far worse. Sean made numerous trips to our home in Canada to personally meet our child and our family. This personal connection gave us assurance of his commitment to the case. Mr. Sean Domnick is an exceptional lawyer and an exceptional person who has earned our trust.

Posted by jeri | October 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

beyond my expectations

I am thankful that I had the opportunity to have Sean Domnick represent me in the darkest time of my life. He was honest, pursued the truth, and bold in confronting the opposing attorneys. He always was professional, caring, and I felt that I truly had an ally in this difficult time. I highly rec...ommend him to anyone in need of an attorney. Jeri

Posted by Paula | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated attorney

Sean Dimnick was thorough and personable. You did not feel like a number. He was always available and went above and beyond with his work on our case. We highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2014

Trustworthy, understanding, personable personal injury attorney

Professional, knowledgeable, understanding...all the things I needed when approaching a law firm for my injury case. I am from out of state. Sean Domnick was referred to me by a local lawyer . I am so glad he did.

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Sean Christopher Domnick's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sean Domnick is an excellent trial attorney and advocate. I have known Sean for decades. He has a tremendous work ethic and the ability to get results and justice for his clients. I highly recommend Sean and his law firm."

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Jeffrey Gale

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"The best! Strikes fear in the heart of negligent medical providers."

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Stafford Shealy

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean was tenacious for his client, but the rare opposing counsel that was professionally honest."

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Andrew Winston

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Top of the foodchain. If I were injured, Sean is one of the lawyers I would want handling my case."

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Bradley Winston

Litigation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent, trustworthy and practices at an extremely high level. His clients will receive excellent service."

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Melvin Wright

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thorough, prepared, intelligent, talented and a proven record of success. Sean's reputation among his peers is unmatched. One of the best."

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Andrew Buzin

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sean Domnick is credit to the profession and a zealous advocate for his clients. He is widely recognized as one of the finest lawyers in his area of practice. I am proud to endorse Sean."

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Millicent Daniels

Personal injury lawyer

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David Wolf

Personal injury lawyer

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James Holland

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Shannon McLin

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Jeffrey Gale

Workers compensation lawyer

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Patrick Tighe

Personal injury lawyer

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Bruce Batts

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Graves

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Andrew Buzin

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J Olmstead

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Top 100: 2025 Florida Super Lawyers Top List, SuperLawyers

2025

500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Lawdragon

2025

The Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2025

The Best Lawyers in America Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Miami Super Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers

2024

Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in America

2023

Top Lawyer, Palm Beach Illustrated

2023

Joe Tonahill Award, American Association for Justice

2022

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2018

Jon E. Krupnick Award, Florida Justice Association

2018

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Legal Elite

2018

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2018

W. Mckinley Smiley Jr. Award, Florida Justice Association

2018

AAJ Certificate of Recognition, American Association for Justice

2018

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2017

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2017

Above and Beyond Award, American Association for Justice

2017

Florida Super Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers

2017

Miami Super Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers

2016

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2016

Florida Super Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers

2016

Miami Super Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers

2016

Best Lawyers in South Florida, Best Lawyers in South Florida

2016

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice

2015

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2015

B.J. Masterson Award for Professionalism, Florida Justice Association

2015

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2014

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2014

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Lawyer of the Year” Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice

2013

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2012

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2012

Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice

2011

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2011

Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyer

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

South Florida's Top Lawyers 2010, Miami Herald

2009

South Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2007

Crystal Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

2007

Silver Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

2004

Golden Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

2004

Shoe Leather Award, Florida Justice Association

2003

Silver Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

2003

Shoe Leather Award, Florida Justice Association

2001

Bronze Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

2001

Shoe Leather Award, Florida Justice Association

2000

Golden Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

1999

Silver Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

1998

Silver Eagle Award, Florida Justice Association

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa

2008 - 2017

Managing Partner, Domnick &Shevin pl

Associations

2017 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

2017 - Present

International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

Palm Beach County Justice Association

Board Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Code & Rules of Evidence Committee

2008 - Present

American Association for Justice, National Finance Council

Member

2007 - Present

American Association for Justice

Board of Governors

1996 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Board of Directors

2024 - 2025

American Association for Justice

Immediate Past President

2022 - 2023

American Association for Justice

President-Elect

2021 - 2022

American Association for Justice

Vice President

2018 - 2024

Palm Beach County Justice Association

President

2018 - 2019

American Association for Justice

Parliamentarian

2017 - 2017

Palm Beach County Justice Association

President-Elect

2016 - 2016

Palm Beach County Justice Association

Secretary

2016 - 2018

American Association for Justice

Chair, Budget Committee

2016 - 2018

American Association for Justice

Executive Committee

2016 - 2017

American Association for Justice, Executive Committee

Member

2016 - 2017

American Association For Justice, Budget Committee

Chair

2011 - 2013

American Association for Justice, Key Contact Program

Co-chair

2003 - 2005

Florida Justice Association, Executive Committee

Member

1999 - 1999

Miami-Dade Justice Association

President

1998 - 1998

Miami-Dade Justice Association

President-Elect

1997 - 1997

Miami-Dade Justice Association

Secretary

1996 - 1996

Miami-Dade Justice Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

POLICE MISCONDUCT WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT

$1.7M WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT

CERVICAL CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS VERDICT

$21 MILLION VERDICT

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Education

1989

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

Florida Justice Association Winter Ski Convention

Deposing Expert Witnesses

2025

American Association for Justice Winter Convention

Advocacy Track: Everything to Know on Experts

2025

ABOTA Leadership Conference

How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from our Top Presidents

2024

The Western Trial Lawyers Association

The Epidemic of Missed Strokes

2024

Florida Justice Association Winter Ski Seminar

Opening Statements

2024

Florida Justice Association Annual Convention

How to try a case without asking for medical bill economic damages – pain and suffering only

2023

Maryland Association for Justice Annual Convention

Closing Argument: Framing Universal Issues

2023

Kansas Trial Lawyers Association Convention

Human Damages

2022

Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar

The Psychology & Sociology of Trial on Damages Issues

2022

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Why We Do What We Do

2021

The Western Trial Lawyers Association

Hospital Liability for Doctors

2021

Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar

Maximizing Human Damages

2021

CaseMetrix

Birth Injury Litigation Webinar

2020

Florida Justice Association Convention

The Modern Day Art of Storytelling at Trial

2018

Seminar

Business of Law Seminar

2018

Masters of Justice Convention

Discussion on Tomorrow’s Tech Trends

2018

Masters of Justice Convention

Technology Seminar

2018

Fall Conference

Keynote Speaker: “The Trial Lawyer – Promoting Safety -Demanding Accountability-Forcing Change"

2018

Annual Education Program

Professionalism

2018

Annual Convention

Jury Selection in the Age of Polarization

2017

Workhorse Seminar

Winning the Shell Game - Finding Coverage in Nursing Home Neglect Cases

2016

Workhorse Seminar

War Games and Northrup Issues

2016

Experts Webinar Series

Orthopedic Experts

2016

Annual Convention

Using Agency to Rope in Hospitals

2014

Masters of Justice Medical Malpractice Seminar

Embracing and Defeating Daubert in Malpractice Cases

2014

Experts Webinar

Orthopedic Expert

2010

Florida Justice Association Medical Malpractice

Hey Buster, What Now? Amendment 7 and What It Means to Your Cases

Languages

Spanish

English

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