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Leticia L Valdes
also known as Letty Valdes
About Leticia
Biography
I am Board Certified as an expert in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar. Not all lawyers are Board Certified. Board certification evaluates attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are Evaluated for Professionalism, and Tested for Expertise.
I am bilingual and I have extensive litigation and trial experience in both state and federal court. I graduated from Florida International University and Drake University Law School, where I was a Patricia Roberts Harris Fellow. I completed a program in negotiation and dispute resolution at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. I began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida in Tallahassee. I then worked for ten years as an Assistant Attorney General in Washington, D.C., where my areas of practice included premises liability, motor vehicle tort actions including cases involving wrongful death, and constitutional claims including police civil rights litigation. I have significant experience in alternative means of dispute resolution, and I am a Florida Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
22 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Morgan & Morgan
3705 North Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33607
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Posted by Christopher | February 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
The best lawyer at Lorenzo & Lorenzo
She knows the insurance company and knows how to beat their game.
Leticia Valdes
Replied last February 25, 2017Thanks for your kind words. I am glad I was able to get you a great result.
Posted by uton Solomon | July 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Auto Accident
I was in an auto accident a year and a half ago where my car got totaled after been hit by another driver doing an illegal u-turn which I ended up in a ditch face down and the response team had to use the jaws of life to remove the door to get me out of the vehicle. Due to the severity of the acciden...
Posted by Symone | March 17, 2014
Excellent Attorney
I've known Ms. Valdes since 2000 when she mentored and supervised me as a new attorney in the D.C. Office of the Attorney General. She is very professional and thorough when advocating on her clients' behalf. All the junior attorneys under Ms. Valdes' tutelage constantly sought her advice and guidan...
Posted by Chau | March 17, 2014 | Government
Experienced Litigator
Ms. Valdes and I worked together for almost two years as Assistant Attorneys General. She is sharp, detailed-oriented and a passionate advocate for her clients. Her legal expertise, work ethic and professionalism impressed clients, subordinates, colleagues and court personnel. Based on her years o...
Leticia L Valdes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Valdes is a hard working ethical attorney that understands the law and knows her way around a courtroom."
"Unlike many lawyers doing personal injury work, Ms. Valdez has extensive trial experience and knows the law. She is aggressive and cares about her clients. Her willingness to try cases should help any client get fair offers before having to rely on 6 strangers that will ultimately decide their fate if the case must go to trial. I highly recommend her."
"Ms. Valdes is a dedicated attorney who is committed to pursuing the rights of her clients. She is a valuable asset to the Tampa Bay area community."
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"Ms. Valdes is a well respected and effective litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Valdes is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and helps those who need help. I highly recommend her legal services."
"Attorney Valdes' exemplary record of representing the victims of personal injury speaks for itself. She is a tireless advocate for her clients and her mastery of the complex field of personal injury law is impressive. I endorse this lawyer with great enthusiasm."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Ms. Valdes is an experienced, formidable opponent, who knows her way around the courtroom. She knows how insurance carriers evaluate claims and now she will put that knowledge to work helping auto accident victims. Her clients are lucky to have her."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
2016
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
2017 - 2019
Senior Counsel, Law Offices of Jack Evans
2014 - 2017
Director of Civil Litigation, Lorenzo & Lorenzo, P.A.
2010 - 2014
Senior Trial Attorney, Allstate Staff Counsel
2009 - 2010
Associate, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC
1998 - 2008
Assistant Attorney General,, Office Of The Attorney General Washington DC
1994 - 1998
Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General Florida
Associations
2018 - Present
Florida Bar Civil Trial Law Certification CommitteeMember
2017 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
2012 - Present
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit MediatorCertified Circuit Mediator
2009 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
District of ColumbiaMember
1992 - Present
Florida BarMember
Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association
Member
2009 - 2018
Nathan B. Stubblefield FoundationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Motor vehicle accident
$1,200,000 + settlement.
Chakir v. George, 2D12-5075
Second District Court of Appeals Per Curiam Affirmance of the trial judge's decision to grant a new trial
Griffin v. Polk County Sheriff's Office, 2009 WL 5171754
Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's intentional infliction of emotional distress claim Granted.
Jones v. Lieber, 579 F.Supp.2d 175, D.D.C.,2008.
Motion to Dismiss Granted
Hobby v. District of Columbia, 2007 WL 4233627
Motion to Dismiss Granted.
Wilson-Greene v. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, 2007 WL 2007557
Motion to Dismiss Granted.
Briggs v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 468 F.Supp.2d 8, D.D.C.,2006
Motion for Summary Judgement Granted.
In Interest of B.G.C., 496 N.W.2d 239, Iowa,1992.
Education
N/A
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Florida International University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
2009 Labor & Employment Law Workshop
A Perfect Storm - Legal, Economic and Political Changes Affecting Your Workplace
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Back child support
06 Jan 2017
Q&A
Hello, when you check an old case and you see on Case Status, the word REPOTH, what it means??
09 Nov 2016
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When a purge payment is issued can CSE garnish my wages in that same 30 days?
04 Nov 2016