MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers
Personal Injury | Serving Tampa, FL
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Jeffrey "Jack" Gordon Has Built one of the most referred law firms in Tampa Bay.
With the vast majority of cases being referred to MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers through Medical Malpractice & Complex Personal Injury, Mr. Gordon has created a firm where his experience is recognized among his peers. "We have been fortunate enough to earn the trust of those in the legal industry. And that's an honor we do not take lightly. I'm blessed to get to do what I love, but even more blessed that it provides the kind of support, relief and justice that is so often difficult to find in this world."
Jack Gordon is a five-time, board-certified civil trial lawyer by the Florida Bar, Board-Certified by the NBTA in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pre-trial Practice Advocacy and Board-Certified by the ABPLA in Medical Malpractice Law.
A highly skilled trial attorney, twice selected as a Leading Attorney of the Southeastern U.S. in Forbes, Mr. Gordon has been named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers® in Florida, the Top 50 Super Lawyers® of Tampa Bay, and has been inducted into Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame. He has been recognized in Florida Top Verdicts for securing the largest award in a lawsuit against a Dram Shop in 2011 ($8,250,000) and the largest award in a motorcycle accident lawsuit in 2017 ($14,950,000). He also gained national recognition for his efforts to challenge tribal sovereign immunity on behalf of critically injured clients in multiple lawsuits against the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Auto Accidents
- Product Liability
- Consumer Protection
- Surgical Mistakes
- Misdiagnosis
- Birth Injury
- General Negligence
- Slip and Fall Incidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Brain Injuries
- Misdiagnosis By A Doctor or Nurse
- Serious Injuries
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia or Thrombosis
Call 813-761-9447 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Jeffrey "Jack" Gordon
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Massachusetts
Education
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1989
- Juris Doctor
- Tulane University, 1986
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major: English
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Trial Law Institute (Member)
- Diversity Law Institute (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) (Member)
- Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame (Member)
- Lifetime Member to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Member)
- Selected for America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® (Member)
- National Board of Trial Advocacy (Member)
- American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (Member)
Attorney Fritz Gray
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1984
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Education
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1980
- University of Wyoming, 1977
- B.A.
- Major: Business Administration and Theatrical Arts
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) (Member)
- American Association of Justice (Member, since 1982)
- Florida Justice Association (Member, since 1984)
- Florida Justice Association - Board of Directors (Member, 1994 - 1998)
Attorney Steve Zaloudek
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 1995
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2001
- New York, 2002
- Florida
- Georgia
Education
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 1994
- J.D.
- Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, June, 1991
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- New York State Trial Lawyer's Association
Attorney Jamal Roberts
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2023
Education
- Stetson University College of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Pasco Hernando State College
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Major: Supervision and Management
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Member of the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for 2025
Attorney José A. Barreiro
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Supreme Court of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Education
- Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- American Bar Association (Member)
- National Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Florida Bar Association (Member)
- Florida Justice Association (Member)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
Attorney David Mitchell
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Education
- Stetson University College of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Stetson University
- Masters of Business Administration
- University of Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Major: Finance
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Stetson University College of Law chapter of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Founder
Attorney Andy Steingold
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1987
Education
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987
- Juris Doctorate
- University of South Florida, 1983
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Mayor of the City of Safety Harbor (former)
- Vice President of the Pinellas County Mayors Council (former)
- Pinellas Planning Council (former)
- President of the Metropolitan Planning Council (former)
- President of the Pinellas Mayors’ Council (former)
- Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services Board (former)
- Pinellas Charter Review Commission (former)
- Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (former)
- Pinellas Prescription Drug Abuse Council (former)
- Delta Theta Phi. Member: Moot Court Board; Trial Board. Former Prosecutor, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1987-1991
Attorney Jose Estrada
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1998
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 1997
- Juris Doctorate
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1984
- B.S.
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Florida Bar Association
“Attorney Jack Gordon is the most knowledgeable attorney practicing in the area of Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice that I have had the pleasure of working with. Any person who is injured through the medical malpractice of doctors or hospitals would have the best representation if they hire attorney Jack Gordon and his law firm.”
Vera Brooks of Brooks & Brooks – 2023
“All medical malpractice…cases are referred to MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers and they always do a great job for my clients.”
Sami Thalji of Stamatakis + Thalji + Bonanno - 2023
“Outstanding group of lawyers who are not scared of the tough case.”
Scott Tozian of Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis, P.A. – 2023
“I am opposing counsel with MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers, and despite the fact that we are on opposite sides, it has always been a pleasure working with the medical malpractice lawyers at this firm. That is my area of specialty, and I am always thrilled to see them on the other side as I know that the litigation process will be professional and the cases will be handled in an appropriate and effective manner.”
Anonymous – 2023
“I have referred multiple complex cases to MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers and Jack Gordon and staff were exceptional in their response and handling.”
Anonymous – 2022
“Jack Gordon of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is not only a superb trial attorney, he is family to me. He genuinely cares about his clients and their plight. My case was very complicated and spanned over years; he was there fighting for me in my corner every step of the way. He is impassioned, tenacious and an expert! I could not have wanted for a greater attorney. Thank you Jack!”
Jennifer Bellevue – 2021
“For a personal injury lawyer, Jack Gordon knows more about the medicine than most doctors. He'll be my lawyer if I ever get hurt because of someone else's negligence.”
Matt Jowanna of Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A. - 2021
“I referred a very difficult premises liability case to Mr. Gordon, after another prominent plaintiff's lawyer turned it down. Over an extended period of time he successfully appealed an unfavorable ruling and obtained a very favorable settlement for the client. Outstanding tenacity and expertise by Mr. Gordon.”
Scott Tozian of Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis, P.A. – 2021
“MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are extremely thorough. All attorneys know their area of the law very well.”
Anonymous – 2021
“Jack Gordon at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is amazing! He is very personable, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. I highly recommend him and his firm.”
Lara LaVoie of LaVoie & Kaizer, P.A. – 2020
“The law firm of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are true advocates for their clients as well as ethical, honest and very skilled. I only have positive experiences as to their caliber of professionalism.”
Mark Mclaughlin of Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, O'Hara & Bocchino, P.A. – 2020
“My experience with the medical malpractice attorneys at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers has been extremely positive. They are the opposing counsel, and even though I am litigating against them, they well understand the notion that you can disagree without being disagreeable. They are always professional, civil and courteous. I respect this firm and its medical malpractice department and give them the highest rating possible.”
Anonymous – 2020
“Jack Gordon, at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is one of the finest men I know both as a lawyer and a person.”
Anonymous – 2020
“I couldn't have asked for a more experienced, knowledgeable, supportive, trial lawyer than Jack Gordon of MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers. He treated me like family, believed in me, and went above and beyond to help me with my plight. I am eternally grateful.”
Jennifer Bellevue – 2019
“MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is absolutely top-notch. They are the absolute best at what they do.”
Matt Jowanna of Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A. - 2019
“The team at MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers are good lawyers.”
Scott Tozian of Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis, P.A. – 2019
“Attorney Jack Gordon is the most knowledgeable attorney practicing in the area of Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice that I have had the pleasure of working with. Any person who is injured through the medical malpractice of doctors or hospitals would have the best representation if they hire attorney Jack Gordon and his law firm.”
Anonymous – 2019
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Jeffrey "Jack" Gordon
This attorney practices in Florida and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2023 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2023 |
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