Florida / New York Legal Advice
Personal injury claims in New York courts
Also serving New Yorkers injured in Florida
Our Florida law firm maintains an active presence in the New York legal community. We serve clients throughout New York. We also assist accident victims who split their time between Florida and New York. If you have suffered injuries in a serious accident in New York or Florida, contact Leesfield Leighton & Partners, P.A., to discuss your case in a free consultation.
New Yorkers in Florida
Firm founder, Ira H. Leesfield, is a native New Yorker and longtime member of the New York Bar and New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Together with firm partner, Thomas Scolaro, another New York attorney, we provide effective representation for many New Yorkers who have been injured while vacationing or wintering in Florida.
Ira H. Leesfield
Born, Brooklyn, New York
Attended Abraham Lincoln High School, Brighton Beach, N.Y.
Past President of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Senior Florida Governor, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Board of Directors of the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Member, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Invited Guest and Speaker, ATLA Weekend with the Stars, New York, N.Y.
Recipient, 2001 Anti-Defamation League
Jurisprudence Award
Recipient, 2002 Melvin Belli Award
Recipient, 2002 American Ort
Jurisprudence Award
Representative Trial Verdict:
Eimers v. Honda Corp. (tried under New York Law) -
$19,800,000
Thomas Scolaro
Born, Garnerville, New York
North Rockland High School, Thiells, New York
Manhattan College at Riverdale, New York
Legal Intern, Rockland County Public Defenders' Office
Legal Intern, Rockland County District Attorneys' Office
Young Lawyers Section, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Experienced personal injury representation in New York
Mr. Leesfield and Mr. Scolaro are licensed in New York and Florida. They handle a wide range of personal injury cases involving accidents and product liability claims based in New York.
For additional verdicts and settlements for cases in Florida and around the United States, please visit our verdicts and settlements page
27 Years of Service to New York Co-Counsel
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"I have retained Ira Leesfield as co-counsel in a major motorcycle product liability case pending in Brooklyn Federal Court. When I was referred to George and Ira, I was told that they were the best in the field. My experience with them has proven this to be true. I am constantly impressed with the depth of their knowledge, the thoroughness of their preparation and the commitment and zeal which they bring to the case. They are diligent advocates and consummate professionals." - Michael S. Kelton, New York |
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*Co-Counsel and Participation Fees Paid
For effective legal advice in a personal injury claim, contact a skilled New York and Florida trial lawyer. At Leesfield Leighton & Partners, P.A., we represent clients in Florida and New York and work with co-counsel in nationwide litigation and class action lawsuits.
