Steven George Lavely
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We are board certified civil and criminal trial lawyers. We provide personal service and pride ourselves on being of great service to our clients. As board certified lawyers we are proud of the fact we can call ourselves experts or specialists in our field. We are proud, as only board certified lawyers can refer to themselves as experts.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 41 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
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Law Offices of Steven George Lavely
527 Manatee Ave East, Bradenton, FL, 342058802
Law office of Steven g. lavely
527 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, FL, 34208
Law Offices of Steven George Lavely
721 First Ave North, Saint Petersburg, FL
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Steven George Lavely's Reviews
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Posted by Hank | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
my lawyer
I retained Steve Lavely for as very serious criminal charge. Mr. Lavely was not judgmental but assured me my situation was workable. He worked hard and I could tell in court both the prosecutor and the judge repected him. Everyone makes mistakes; most aren;t as serious as mine. Thanks to Mr. Lav...
Posted by Rick | November 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
No. 1
Steve Lavely was recommended to me by an attorney friend. I was told that if Steve wasn't 100 percent sure about your case, he wouldn't take. He did take my case and told me to rest easy. The probability of winning was more than 100 %, he said. Steve did not fib or stretch the truth one bit. He and h...
Posted by lydia | March 26, 2012 | Personal Injury
lawyer review
I hired Mr. lavely when I was injured by a drunk driver. Mr. Lavely delivered results i was very happy with. He's a great lawyer. I now understand why it's so important to retain a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. There's a reason these fellows can call themselves experts. He's no...
Posted by Terry | March 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense
T C heartfelt compliment
I have known Attorney Lavely for more than twenty years professionally both as a civil and criminal lawyer. He has always excelled in his case research, obtaining witness testimony and courtroom demeanor. I personally, would use no other attorney to represent me or family. I have and would reccomend ...
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2011 | Car Accidents
my trial
Steve Lavely represented me for a car wreck. He was always available and I was very happy with the result we received from a jury. He was way more prepared than the insurance lawyer!
Steven George Lavely's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve Lavely is an excellent personal injury attorney. He has developed his law practice to best serve clients. As the lead attorney on each of his cases, Steve Lavely is able to provide top notch service and representation to each client. With Steve Lavely, you will be well represented."
"I highly endorse Mr. Lavely. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"As a life long resident and practitioner in the Tampa Bay area, I was fortunate to meet and personally observe Mr. Lavely's impressive skill set, whether in his flawless presentations during trial, or in his strategic negotiation control during mediation. His well-deserved reputation for zealous, yet, ethical advocacy of his clients are second to none. What sets Mr. Lavely apart from so many other practitioners in the field of personal injury is his ability to temper his acute legal acumen with his sincere, affable and down-to-earth personality, so that his clients are comfortable and educated as to their case and its many details. Mr. Lavely treats each client as if they are a personal friend and tenaciously fights to ensure his clients get the absolute best results and highest value for their case. He is a dear asset to the legal community and I highly endorse Steven Lavely."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Attorney Lavely is one of the top most respected PI attorneys in his region. He knows not only the technicalities of Personal Injury law but also how to work a case to get the best results possible for his client. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a competent and experienced lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Lavely. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
"I highly endorse this lawyer.Steve is a very well regarded Personal Injury trial Lawyer. I have known Steve through his work and frequent contributions to our Statewide Trial Lawyers Association (FJA) of which he is a valued and knowledgeable stalwart. You cannot do any better when you need a serious trial water for tough cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve has a great reputation for giving his clients his very best. In this day and age when so many lawyers work for very large volume practices, it is important to seek out top lawyers who not only give their clients 100%, but lawyers who get to know their clients as individuals instead of simply case numbers."
"Over the years Mr. Lavely has assisted me and various clients on Personal Injury matters. I find him to be a highly qualified and thoughtful Litigator. His strengths include his creativity and his unique ability to quickly grasp the legal issues in a case. I am aware of the tremendous results that he has achieved for his clients and highly endorse Mr. Lavely's work."
"Steve is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, as certified by the Florida Bar. He is conscientious and a true advocate for his clients. Unlike other lawyers, Steve is not afraid to go to trial against multi-billion dollar insurance companies."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Steve's work over the years and have been very impressed. I have consulted with him and consider him an expert in this field. You cannot attain Board Certification in Florida unless you are a proven and battle tested trial lawyer. He is one of the best attorney's I know. He fights hard for his clients and puts his heart and soul into his work."
"A lawyer earns his or her reputation in the courtroom. In today's day and age however, less and less attorneys are willing or have the skill set to successfully try cases. Steve is not one of those lawyers. Steve fights for his clients and is not afraid to try a case. His record in trial speaks for itself. It is a shame when those injured in accidents are further victimized due to the decisions they make regarding which lawyer they hire. If you hire Steve you will be treated fairly and fought for aggressively."
"Mr. Lavely is one of what is becoming a rare sort of personal injury lawyer. One who will obtain the full and fair value of a claim, even if it means going into the courtroom and trying the case. Many PI lawyers today are only prepared to settle your case for whatever the insurance company is willing to pay, even if it is not the full and fair value and some have never seen the inside of a courtroom."
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Experience
Honors
2012
2012 Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Civil trial board certification, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2005
A.J. Cone Trial Seminar, Florida Justice Association
2002
Group Championship, Vinoy Golf Club Group Championship
1990
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1982
Book Award Contracts, University of Miami School of Law
Work Experience
1984 - 1986
Assistant District Attorney, Assistant State Prosecutor
1983 - 1984
Certified Legal Intern, Dade County State Attorney's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Online Bar
2010 - Present
American Association for Justice
2004 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
1999 - Present
Trial Lawyers Association
1995 - Present
Florida Justice Association
1989 - Present
Florida Justice Association
2005 - 2010
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
2003 - 2010
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
verdict for the plaintiff
Plaintiff prevailed with a verdict of almost 300k. Defendant relied unusual expert to discredit plaintiff. Cross examination of defendant's expert was complimented by the trial judge.
Education
1984
law
1980
Bachelor of Arts
1973
Speaking Engagements
2009
Ten ways to get a multimillion dollar verdict
1999
How to win your personal injury case
1995
How to avoid having your employer sued for a dram shop incident
Publications
2009
Languages
Spanish
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