I am a Florida Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Litigation Handling personal injury cases throughout Florida. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., I received my undergraduate degree from the State University of NY at Geneseo, receiving Graduate of the Year recognition. I attended Law School at Syracuse University, earning my Juris Doctor with high honors in 1979. While a student at both universities, I received recognition awards for my scholastic achievements and community service. I served as a police legal advisor for the City of Tampa Police Department, and have been the lead trial attorney for several major insurance companies. I have tried numerous cases on both state and federal levels throughout Florida. I have several reported decisions from Florida Appellate Courts and the Florida Supreme Court.
Since 2002, I concentrate my efforts exclusively for clients that have been injured by the negligence of others.
I have been featured as a lecturer in Tort Litigation and Ethics by several professional organizations, and has also been published in several legal periodicals. I am a former vice president of the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida and a past officer of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida. I have served on the Florida Bar Continuing Education Committee.
I reside in Central Florida with his three sons and am active in various law related, civic and religious organizations. Member of the Florida Bar, the Seminole County Bar, the Orange County Bar, The Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, The Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, The Puerto Rican Bar Association and the Hispanic Bar Association. Admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, the Federal Middle District Court of Florida, the Federal Northern District Court of Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
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Acquired: 1980
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1711 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Posted by Michael | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Unprofessional and Passive in Case Resolution
I asked for an update on my case and he responded that he and his team were "evaluating". Weeks go by with me following up via email. No answer. When I messaged him today that I wanted a response or I was going to review him, THAT made Luis respond, "Thanks for the threat." He states that h...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
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I hired this attorney and has been dealing with him for years for couple accident cases. I can say, "Do not listen to the hype he puts in his presentations to gain your trust look at the real facts." The real law states," you never can get more than you pay for" in lei-mans terms under uninsured mot...
Posted by Iris | January 31, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mr.Luis Figureoa is a very excellent lawyer. I'm very gratefull of his work with my case. He keep me posted and review every detail of my case. He worked hard to get the most of my case. He fight for people rights. He is very accurate and know his job to the last detail. I would hire him again if I...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the community, has an excellent courtroom presence and obtains great results."
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2008
Board certification Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
2008
Service, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida
2002
SOAR Award, Nationwide Insurance Company Trial Division
2001
SOAR Award, Nationwide Insurance Trial Division
1991
Service Award, West Coast Claims Association
1986
Service, Tampa Police PBA
2016 - 2023
Civil litigation specialist, DH and Associates
1992 - 2002
Statewide Managing Attorney, Nationwide Insurance Company
1990 - 1992
Associate General Counsel - Litigation, Cigna Insurance Company
1985 - 1990
Managing Attorney, Fireman's Fund Insurance Comany
1980 - 1984
Assistant City Attorney / Police Legal Advisor, City Of Tampa
2013 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
2012 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2012 - Present
Puerto Rican Bar Association of FloridaVice President
2011 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
2011 - Present
Florida Bar, CLE CommitteeBoard Member
2009 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaMember
2002 - Present
American Association For JusticeMember
2002 - Present
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)Member
1984 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1983 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1980 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1980 - Present
Florida BarMember
2009 - 2010
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2013
Central Florida Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
Hispanic Bar Association of Central FloridaTreasurer
2006 - 2009
Seminole County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2009
Puerto Rican Bar AssociationVice President District 5
2000 - 2010
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2009
Hispanic Bar Association of Central FloridaMember
Verdict 1,500,000 minus comparative (35%)
verdict 678,000 excess verdict
1,010,000
41,000 after comparative reduction
verdict 32,000
verdict 192,000
verdict 181,225.01
Defense Verdict
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
End of Racism and Sexism in 21st Century
2001
Effective Utilization of Litigation Paralegals
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Spanish
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