Chad Hastings was born in Teaneck, New Jersey and raised in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he graduated from Port St. Lucie High School. Chad attended the University of Central Florida, where he received his B.S. in Finance in 1997. While at UCF, Chad was actively involved in Student Government as the Comptroller, served his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega as the Treasurer, and worked with Habitat for Humanity. Chad attended law school at the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University where he earned his J.D. in 2001.
Chad joined the Firm in 2007, having previously worked at a North Miami Beach firm where he developed the firm’s personal injury department. While working in North Miami Beach, Chad had significant jury trial experience, handled many bench trials and argued cases before the First District Court of Appeal. Prior to that, Chad was an associate with a prominent state-wide personal injury law firm, and he represented plaintiffs in personal injury and commercial litigation cases. Chad had significant jury trial exposure and actively participated in securing significant settlements, punitive damage claims, and jury awards for his clients.
Chad has brought his commitment, experience, and passion for helping injured clients and their families. Since joining the Firm, Chad has been inducted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national forum for lawyers who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Recently, Chad has also been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Trend Legal Elite.
Today, Chad continues to work hard for his clients and gives back to the community by taking leadership roles to help those in need. Consistent with the Firm’s mission of service to our community, Chad now serves as the Chairman of the Board for Surfer’s For Autism II, he served as the Martin County Bar Association President, Treasure Coast Justice Association President and as the Board Chair of the United Way of Martin County.
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Posted by Chris Boutchie | June 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had gotten into a car accident while in the back of a Uber and had to have 4 surgeries. Mr. Hastings took my cases and help me thru the whole case. He answered all my calls personally and help me thru over 2 years with this case. He answered ever question I had and explained the process. In the ...
Posted by Wesley | September 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Working with Chad Hastings at Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith was a positive and smart decision for me. When I got hurt on the job I knew very little about the insurance and workers compensation insurance industry. Fortunately for me, Chad and the entire firm do know about all these matters. Chad hel...
Posted by Danuta Rothschild | January 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Thank you very much to Chad Hastings for handling my case. Mr. Hastings is a professional, knowledgeable and considerate personal injury attorney. He is very honest and personable, and I felt comfortable and stress free during the entire process. I will highly recommend Mr. Hastings to all my friends...
Posted by PaulGreenwood | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Chad was excellent. I had a personal injury case(auto accident) that was originally with another attorney. That attorney wasted two years before telling me that he could do nothing for me. Original attorney didn't even bother looking at my auto insurance policy to see my coverages. I went to Chad fo...
Posted by Amy | September 12, 2014
I was a nervous wreck after my accident. I was T-boned at an intersection where a young girl ran a red light. She was looking down as she did so. I can only assume she was texting. I went to the Hospital by Ambulance with severe back pain, knee pain, head tingling, etc. When I was released I called ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Chad Hastings is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
"Chad is aggressive. He aggressively represents his clients and doesn't stop advocating for them until they are satisfied. He has commented that personal injury isn't about settling cases, it is about helping and guiding people in need through a maze with which they are unfamilar. Chad isn't your average personal injury lawyer. The respect he earns from his peers and his opposition translates into better results for his clients. He is well above the average personal injury lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Chad as an attorney in this community for several years and am proud to endorse him!"
"Chad is extremely knowledgeable with regard to the issues in personal injury matters. He has strong work ethic and is empathetic to his clients' circumstances. I highly recommend Chad."
"Chad has received excellent settlements for his clients. His clients have spoken highly about him and his work product."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chad has appeared before me many times for mediations over the years, and he is a well prepared, professional and skilled trial advocate. He is well respected by his opponents,a hallmark of a true professional. He is also a leader in the legal community and the Martin County Bar Association."
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2017
The Hastings Award - Dedication To The Pursuit Of Justice, Treasure Coast Justice Association
2014
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Member since 2009, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Employee Pillar of Character, United Way Character Counts
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014 - Present
Partner, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
2007 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC
2012 - Present
Martin County Bar AssociationSecretary
2012 - Present
Whole Child Connection Martin CountyVice Chair and Board Member
2010 - Present
United Way of Martin CountyBoard Member
2009 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2008 - Present
Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of CourtMember
2007 - Present
Palm Beach County Justice AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Georgia Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Martin County Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - 2014
Martin County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2013 - 2014
Treasure Coast Justice AssociationPresident
2010 - 2012
Martin County Bar AssociationSocial Chairman
2009 - 2011
Martin County Bar AssociationTrial Lawyers Committee Chairman
2001
Juris Doctorate
2009
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