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Steven George Lavely

Steven George Lavely

Law Office of Steven G. Lavely
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims ...
  • Florida
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Bradenton personal injury attorney Steven G. Lavely is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who is considered a specialist in civil trial law. Less than two-percent of Florida lawyers can claim this distinction. He is also one of the less than five-percent of Florida lawyers named a Florida Super Lawyer. Mr. Lavely is rated the highest possible rating on AVVO—a 10 out of 10—and is a proud member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.

“I am very proud of the honors and distinctions I have achieved, as they are either earned from advanced testing by independent agencies or peer review. The importance of my Florida Bar Board Certification is to let you know I cared enough to set myself apart as one of the very few lawyers on Florida’s west coast to achieve this distinction. With this distinction, you can be confident your lawyer can not only obtain a fair settlement, but if the insurance company refuses to be fair, your lawyer can prepare your case for trial, and has extensive training and experience doing so.”

Mr. Lavely is married and has three children, as well as several dogs and cats. (When you come to his office, you will notice the family setting.) His hobbies all revolve around sports, and he is an avid golfer with a single-digit handicap.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Law Office of Steven G. Lavely
- Current
Assistant State Attorney
12th Judicial Circuit
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Certified Legal Intern
Dade County State Attorney's Office
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (1984)
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Honors: several book awards for the highest achievement per class
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University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree (1980) | Political Science
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Awards
AV rating
Martindale Hubbell
Top Attorneys in Florida
Miami Magazine.
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
The Florida Bar
Florida Super Lawyer
Florida Super Lawyers
Florida Super Lawyer 2010- present
One of America's Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations
Sarasota Injury Lawyers.
member
- Current
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Tampa Injury Lawyers.
member
- Current
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Florida Justice Association
member
- Current
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Saint Petersburg Injury Lawyers
member
- Current
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Manatee County Injury Lawyers.
member
- Current
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Pinellas County Injury Lawyers.
member
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 449547
member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
How to get a multi million dollar verdict
Clearwater Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
How to avoid having your employer sued for a dram shop incident
American restaurant association
How to win your personal injury case
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Ten ways to get a multimillion dollar verdict
Clearwater Bar Association
Certifications
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
The Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Law Office of Steven G. Lavely Website
Website
Steven G. Lavely's Website Profile
Blog
The Law Office of Steven G. Lavely Blog
Contact & Map
Law Office of Steven G. Lavely
St. Petersburg, FL Office
721 1st Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Telephone: (727) 550-8800
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Law Office of Steven G. Lavely
Bradenton, FL Office
527 Manatee Ave. East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Telephone: (941) 747-7994
Cell: (941) 713-0762
Fax: (941) 748-1794
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours