How To Choose The Best St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney For Your Case
If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, it’s important speak with a personal injury lawyer who can help you get the compensation you need for your injuries. But how do you select the right personal injury attorney for your case? What should you look for, and how can you be sure that your lawyer is the right choice?
There are some important things that can distinguish an attorney as capable and prepared to represent you effectively:
- Look for an attorney with experience. Attorney John R. Mathias, of the The Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A., has been practicing law since 1988.
- Look for an attorney with extensive training. Our lawyer is Board-Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by The Florida Bar — an accomplishment few Florida attorneys have achieved. He has also been certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a civil court mediator and a court-appointed mediator.
- Look for an attorney who understands personal injury law. Our attorney began his career working for insurance companies, including State Farm, Allstate and Nationwide, defending arson, fraud and injury claims. Nationwide Insurance Company provided additional negotiation training through the Pepperdine School of Law in California. He now uses this training and experience to fight those companies he once represented.
- Look for an attorney with professional associations. Attorney Mathias is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, The Florida Bar, the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and the St. Petersburg Bar Association.
- Look for an attorney who is highly rated. Our firm is committed to excellence. Attorney Mathias is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, a highly respected attorney ranking service. See our client testimonials to learn more.
Contact A St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer For A Free Consultation
For a free consultation to get answers to your immediate questions, call The Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A. at 727-362-2122 or send an email inquiry. We proudly represent injury victims in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa and throughout South Florida.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.