About Leesfield & Partners
Leesfield & Partners has established itself as a standard bearer of excellence among Miami Personal Injury Lawyers across six decades, recognized nationally for aggressive advocacy and consistent results in obtaining record-setting verdicts and settlements for injured victims. Founded in 1976 by Ira H. Leesfield in Miami, Florida, the firm has grown through hard work, commitment, and dedication to clients to become one of Florida's top personal injury and wrongful death firms.
The firm is 100% plaintiff-oriented and does not represent insurance companies, emphasizing their unparalleled experience and resounding dedication to clients through attorneys who answer calls and questions while combining strong legal skills with an understanding of each client's particular situation. With offices in Miami, Key West, and Orlando/Central Florida, Leesfield & Partners serves the entire state of Florida, winning major cases in both Federal and State Courts while also representing visitors from international locations including South America, Europe, and Canada.
Services
Leesfield & Partners specializes in a wide range of practice areas including:
Personal injury
Wrongful death
Medical malpractice
Negligent security
Premises liability
Product liability
Automobile accidents
and many others.
Strengths
Record-setting verdicts and settlements, including a $95 million verdict in a motor vehicle accident case (the largest in Miami-Dade County's history) and other historic results such as a $19.8 million verdict against Honda in a design defect case
Attorneys with specialized expertise in niche areas, such as watersports cases
Superior client communication with a commitment to promptly returning telephone calls and keeping clients informed about their cases, directly addressing what they identify as “the primary complaint about lawyers”
Multilingual capabilities with staff speaking both English and Spanish, making them accessible to a diverse client base
Extensive experience with over 40 years of fighting for clients in courtrooms across Florida and the country
Contingency fee structure where the firm doesn't get paid unless the client wins
Weaknesses
Potential resource limitations as a boutique firm when handling complex cases against large defendants with substantial legal teams
High selectivity in case acceptance might mean some potential clients with valid but less lucrative claims may be turned away
Focused primarily on litigation rather than offering a full spectrum of legal services that larger, more diversified firms might provide
Summary
Leesfield & Partners stands as one of South Florida's most established personal injury law firms, with a 50-year legacy of obtaining substantial verdicts and settlements for injured clients. Founded by Ira H. Leesfield in 1976, the firm has strategically expanded with offices in Miami, Key West, and Orlando to serve clients throughout Florida.
The firm distinguishes itself through its plaintiff-only focus, willingness to take on challenging cases that other firms decline, and record-setting verdicts including a $95 million motor vehicle accident verdict (the largest in Miami-Dade County history). Their reputation is built on aggressive advocacy, exceptional client communication, and specialized expertise in areas like maritime law, cruise ship accidents, and resort torts.
While Leesfield & Partners may be smaller than some competing firms with a more limited number of attorneys and practice areas, this focused approach allows them to provide personalized attention and take on complex cases with creativity and determination. Their extensive network of referrals from other attorneys and history of turning rejected cases into multi-million dollar settlements demonstrates their skill in navigating challenging legal scenarios and achieving justice for injured clients across Florida and beyond.