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George Alexander Vaka
also known as George A. Vaka
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Biography
George A. Vaka has been practicing since 1983. He has long been honored by his peers as one of the "Best Lawyers in America," and in 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2023 was named "Lawyer of the Year" for insurance law by that same organization. He has been an "AV Rated Preeminent Lawyer" by Martindale-Hubbell for more than twenty-five consecutive years, and has been recognized as a "Florida Super Lawyer" in both appellate practice and insurance law. Mr. Vaka was named a Fellow of the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel, a privilege bestowed on less than 300 attorneys nationwide. He has been recognized as "Legal Elite" for his years of work and superior legal accomplishments. Mr. Vaka is a member of "The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers;" an invitation-only, nationwide organization that extends membership to only the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as a civil plaintiff trial lawyer. His reputation as a legal expert began when he was defending Fortune 500 companies and the insurance industry at trial and appellate levels. He has represented clients in a wide variety of civil legal matters ranging from mass tort product liability cases, medical device litigation, aircraft disasters, environmental torts to medical malpractice. His representation of insurance companies was likewise diverse ranging from automobile insurance, professional liability insurance to petroleum and environmental cleanups, just to name a few.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Insurance
40%
Appeals
30%
Personal Injury
30%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
VAKA Law Group
(855) 389-8607
Mobile
(813) 549-1790
Fax
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 300, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Experience
Honors
2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
N/A
Best Amicus Brief Award, Florida Defense Lawyers Association
N/A
President’s Award for Outstanding Service, Florida Defense Lawyers Association
N/A
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
N/A
Best Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Magazine and National Law Journal
N/A
Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel, Fellow, American College
N/A
Leading American Attorneys, Leading American Attorneys
N/A
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyer
N/A
Best Lawyers, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine
N/A
Best Legal Eagle, Florida Monthly Magazine
N/A
Magazine and National Law Journal, Best Lawyers
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Vaka Law Group P.L.
1988 - 1999
Shareholder, Fowler, White, Gillen Boggs Villareal & Banker, P.A.
1983 - 1988
Associate Attorney, Shareholder at Fowler, White, Gillen Boggs Villareal & Banker, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
University of Florida College of LawEmeritus
2012 - Present
University of Florida College of Law, Law Center AssociationBoard of Trustees
1999 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationAmicus Curiae Committee
Hillsborough County Bar Association,
Appellate Advocacy Committee
Association Internationale de Droit des Assurance (Int'l Association for Insurance Law)
Defense Research Institute
President’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Insurance Company Practices
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Insurance Coverage Committee
The Florida Bar
Trial Lawyers Section
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice, Insurance Law Section
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section
Charter Member
American Bar Association, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
Member
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Member
2004 - 2005
University of Florida College of Law,President
2003 - 2006
Florida Justice Association,Board of Directors
2003 - 2006
Florida Justice Association, Appellate Practice SectionChair
1999 - 1999
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationFlorida Liability Claims Institute, Chairperson
1998 - 1998
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationEx-Officio
1997 - 1998
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident
1997 - 1998
Appellate Practice and Advocacy SectionMembership Committee, Vice-Chairman
1997 - 2000
The Florida Bar Appellate Practice and Advocacy SectionLegislative Committee, Chairman
1996 - 1997
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
1995 - 1996
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
1994 - 2000
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice and Advocacy SectionExecutive Council
1994 - 1994
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationConvention Chairperson
1992 - 1995
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1991 - 1999
Defense Research Institute
1991 - 1997
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationAmicus Curiae Committee
1991 - 1999
International Association of Defense Counsel
1989 - 1996
Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationEditorial Board, Trial Advocacy Quarterly
1986 - 2006
University of Florida College of LawAlumni Council, Member
Education
1983
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1979
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Hillsborough County Bar Association Bench/Bar Conference
“Preservation of Error for Appeal”
2008
University of Florida College of Law
Welcome to Law School
2005
Florida Liability Claims Conference
The Basics of Coverage
2005
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
The Care and Feeding of Experts in Your Insurance Case: Finding and Retaining Expert Witnesses
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Workhorse Seminar
Appealable Orders and Extraordinary Writs
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Annual Convention
“Good Hands? Good Neighbors? Good Grief!”
2001
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water: Cutting Edge Issues in Property Insurance Claims Following a Natural or Man-Made Disaster
Image is Everything – Winning Your Case in the Court of Public Opinion
2001
Annual Program on Successful Appellate Practice – First through Fourth Annual Program
Faculty Member
2000
Annual Program on Successful Appellate Practice – First through Fourth Annual Program
Faculty Member
1999
Annual Program on Successful Appellate Practice – First through Fourth Annual Program
Faculty Member
1998
Annual Program on Successful Appellate Practice – First through Fourth Annual Program
Faculty Member
Publications
2004
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
The Times are Changing and We Need to Change with Them
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Preserving the Denial of a Challenge for Cause for Appellate Review
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
North Florida Women’s Health & Counseling Services, Inc. v. State: A Blueprint to Help Challenge the Constitutionality of the 2003 Medical Malpractice Reforms?
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Sometimes Being An Appellate “Nerd” Pays Off
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Some Tips on Avoiding Pitfalls and Potholes to the Infrequent Traveler of the Appellate Highway
1998
Florida Bar publication
Multiple Liability Insurance Policies – Florida Automobile Insurance Law
1996
National Law Journal
CGL Policy is Not a Panacea for Employee Claims
1996
Trial Advocate Quarterly
Non-Disclosure of the Underinsured Motorist Carrier at Trial: Jury Deception or Protection of the Jury Process?
1995
Florida Bar publication
Multiple Liability Insurance Policies, Chapter 6 – Florida Automobile Insurance Law
1995
Florida Bar Journal
The First Party Insurance Bad Faith Claim: Basics and New Developments, Part II
1993
Florida Bar publication
Multiple Liability Insurance Policies, Chapter 6 – Florida Automobile Insurance Law, 2nd Ed.
1992
Trial Advocate Quarterly
The New Uninsured Motorist Statute: Implications and Possible Constitutional Challenges
1992
Florida Bar publication
Multiple Liability Insurance Policies, Chapter 6 – Florida Automobile Insurance Law
1991
Florida Insurance and Tort Law Update, Professional Education Systems, Inc.
Bad Faith Actions in Florida, Defendant’s Perspective
1990
Florida Insurance and Tort Law Update, Professional Education Systems, Inc.
Bad Faith Actions in Florida, Defendant’s Perspective
1990
Trial Advocate Quarterly
Bad Faith in the 90’s
1990
Trial Advocate Quarterly
Case Comment, Shelby Mutual Insurance Company of Shelby, Ohio v. Mary Lou Smith
1987
Trial Advocate Quarterly
Possibility Plus Foreseeability Equals Liability: It’s Time to Rethink the Proximate Cause Equation in Florida
1985
The Advocate (WPTLA)
Child Molestation: Intentional Act, Unintentional Injury?
1982
Florida Freedom of Information Clearing House Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 9, Contributing Author
Police Records Bill Clouds Status of Meetings
1982
Contributing Author
lpert, Florida Settlements and Release
1982
The Law in Florida
Alpert, Products Liability
Languages
English