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John Powers

"We refer our clients to Ira Leesfield because he consistently produces results that exceed our expectations. In 2015, it took Ira and Tom 14 months to obtain $6 million above the defendant's stated insurance coverage. He never ceases to amaze me!"

John K. Powers, Esq., Albany, NY Past President, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
President, Melvin M. Belli
Richard Hailey

"Ira Leesfield and his firm have been the premier 'go to' Florida office for decades. They have perfected a level of client representation that continues to produce results second to none. As important, however, is that Ira practices a high level of 'give back' to both the Bar and his community."

Richard D. Hailey Past President, American Association for Justice
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jack Baldwin

"I have known and worked with Ira for over 30 years as he forged a position of leadership and trust between Texas and Florida Trial Lawyers."

Jack BaldwinBoard of Directors, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Marshall, Texas
Steve Kuzmich

"In 2016, our firm worked with Ira on a very complicated wrongful death case. He spared no expense or effort obtaining a record result. This is our "go to" Florida firm."

Steve KuzmichPast-President, Denton County Trial Lawyers Association
Lewisville, Texas
Frank Herrera, Jr.

"My long-term working relationship with Leesfield Scolaro is a source of professional pride. There is no firm I can recommend more highly in Florida as co-counsel."

Frank Herrera, Jr.Director Emeritus, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
San Antonio, Texas
Debbie Dudley Branson

"I consider Ira a friend and strong colleague. His firm is responsive, hard-working, and known to bring quality results."

Debbie Dudley BransonPast President, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas, Texas
Mark Kitrick

"I know Ira, and have served with him on the AAJ Board of Governors for many years. We are both past presidents of our state trial lawyers groups and I am a member of the Belli Society where Ira is Past President. For decades, Ira has been an outstanding, passionate friend and trial lawyer to so many, including consumers and lawyers in Ohio."

Mark Kitrick, Esq., Columbus, OH Past President, Ohio Association of Justice
Alexa D'Amato Barrera

"The attorneys at Leesfield Scolaro are all heart, have the highest integrity, full of determination, professional, on the cutting edge of legal theory, and most importantly, friends to their clients and co-counsel."

Alexa D'Amato Barrera, Esq., Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Louis J. Muggeo

"Our Florida cases go to Tom Scolaro and Leesfield Scolaro, P.A. From personal experience, I can assure other Massachusetts lawyers that these are determined, thorough and highly professional trial lawyers. There is no better choice in Florida than Leesfield Scolaro."

Louis J. Muggeo, Esq., Salem, MA
Jeff S. Korek

"Our firm has worked closely for over a decade with Ira Leesfield and his firm. Their results for New York clients and his involvement in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association make his firm our first choice for Florida cases. Ira's results for our firm and other New York trial lawyers are well known. I look forward to working with his firm in the future."

Jeff S. Korek, Esq., New York, NY Past President, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Gary N. Gober

"My good friends Leesfield Scolaro, P.A. came through again. For years, I have known of their ability to get things done. Finally, I had an opportunity to co-counsel with them on a difficult, but important case, which they settled for $800,000. The results were prompt and productive, and I cannot wait for us to work together again."

Gary N. Gober, Esq. Nashville, TN
Eric Ratinoff, Esq.

"I have known Ira Leesfield and his firm for many years. Ira is my first choice in Florida for my referrals. In my experience, the firm's level of ability and professionalism is superlative. They are also wonderful co-counsel who can be counted on to work collaboratively to obtain outstanding results -- whether through settlement or trial."

Eric Ratinoff, Esq., Sacramento, CA Board Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
Adam D. Ingber

"Tom Scolaro and his firm have earned the reputation for creativity and aggressive advocacy with outstanding results for lawyers throughout the country. This is certainly true in Chicago, as Leesfield Scolaro continues three decades of co-counseling with Illinois lawyers. Tom is unstoppable and I look forward to our next case."

Adam D. Ingber, Esq., Chicago, IL
Samuel F. Kafrissen

"Several years ago, I referred a difficult products liability case to your office. From start to finish, I appreciated the professional way that you and your office handled this matter and kept me in the loop. You have truly lived up to your reputation for hard work and excellent results. I look forward to working with you again in the future."

Samuel F. Kafrissen, Philadelphia, P.A.
Larry Levy

"Our law offices in Elmwood Park, New Jersey sent a major wrongful death case to Leesfield Scolaro about 18 months ago. This case was just resolved, and, along with the clients, we cannot be more pleased with the result. Great job! We will continue to work with the Florida statewide offices of Leesfield Scolaro."

Larry Levy, Elmwood Park, NJ
Frank Verderame

"I worked on a number of cases with Ira Leesfield and his firm for the past 30 years. Many of those cases include Arizona residents vacationing in Florida, or taking cruises out of Florida. My clients love Ira and his firm for their magnificent work and courteous treatment to both clients and referral counsel. I look forward to continuing my co-counseling relationship with Leesfield Scolaro."

Frank Verderame, Esq., Phoenix, AZ Past President, Arizona Association for Justice.
Ronnie Berke, Esq.

"I have known and worked with Ira and his firm for over 25 years. We served on the American Association for Justice Board for 24 of those years with the opportunity to co-counsel numerous six and seven figure verdicts and settlements. For me, and so many others in Tennessee, Leesfield Scolaro is the "go to" firm in Florida and I rely on him without reservation."

Ronnie Berke, Esq., Chattanooga, TN Past President, Tennessee Association for Justice and Melvin Belli Society.
Bernard Smalley

"It is my pleasure to recommend with confidence Ira Leesfield and his firm, Leesfield Scolaro, P.A., for personal injury referrals for Pennsylvania. I have known Ira for over 30 years, having served on the American Association for Justice Board together. During that time and to present, his firm has obtained excellent results for the clients I have referred, and I can recommend him and his firm without reservation."

Bernard Smalley, Esq., Philadelphia, PA Past Member, Board of Governors, Philadelphia Bar Association
Peter R. Masciola

"I have been most fortunate to work with the extremely professional firm of Leesfield Scolaro, P.A. I specialize in representing military families with their Federal Tort Claims against the government for serious personal injuries. The co-counsel relationship the Leesfield firm has developed with my firm has been marked by an ease of cooperation that promises to lead to success in the courtroom."

Peter R. Masciola, Esq. Washington, D.C.
Calvin Allen

"Ira Leesfield and his firm have had a strong and welcomed presence in Key West for 39 years. I have had the privilege of co-counseling cases for many years with him. There is no law firm more respected or with better results in Key West than Leesfield Scolaro."

Calvin Allen, Esq., Key West, FL
Richard E. Warner

"Leesfield Scolaro are terrifically effective. My clients have been amazed at their speed and skill in attaining justice in great proportion."

Richard E. Warner, Esq. Marathon, FL
Richard M. Klitenick

"What a pleasure working with the Leesfield firm as always! Most trial firms I have known over the years do not do half the preparation for trial that Ira's firm does just for mediation. They could not have worked harder, been more committed or achieved a better result in my client's jury trial here in Key West. My thanks to the entire Leesfield firm for an outstanding job."

Richard M. Klitenick, Esq. Key West, FL
Scott Miller

"It has been a pleasure to co-counsel with Leesfield Scolaro. The firm has worked diligently on behalf of our client and obtained great results. The clients ave been impressed with the firm's responsiveness and efficiency. The firm has been great to work with, and I look forward to referring other cases in the future."

Scott Miller, Esq. Orlando, FL
Donald C. Barrett

"I referred a case to Leesfield Scolaro based upon their stellar reputation in the field of personal injury. The manner in which they obtained a prompt and fair settlement is impressive, and I would, without hesitation, refer similar cases to them in the future."

Donald C. Barrett, Esq. Dania Beach, FL
M. Claire Wilkinson

"It was my pleasure to work with Ira Leesfield and Carol Finklehoffe regarding a complicated brain injury motor vehicle case. They were always prepared, organized, and extremely capable. The next time I have a matter requiring the assistance of Florida Counsel, Ira and Carol will be the first people I call."

M. Claire Wilkinson, Esq., Ontario, CA Vice President, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Clive Garner

"We have had the pleasure of working with Ira Leesfield and his colleagues on a number of cases in Florida over the years. They are great lawyers and with our firms working closely together, we have been able to secure some excellent results for our mutual clients."

Clive Garner, Partner, Irwin Mitchell, London, England

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Client Reviews
★★★★★
I have known Ira for several decades and without a doubt he represents the best of the profession- a never ending commitment to his clients and a perpetual desire for learning and sharing his expertise with his colleagues. Richard
★★★★★
I found, and still find, that Ira’s firm will evaluate the case fairly and provide the client with a reasonably expectation of the process involved and will avoid giving false hope where there is none. Also Ira’s firm consistently keeps in constant touch with the client as well as referring attorneys so each knows the progress of a case. Finally I can tell you that if I personally were injured, Ira Leesfield is the first person I would call. Michael Browning
★★★★★
I'm impressed and very satisfied with the handling of my injury case at this law firm. I was helped and walked through every step of the way. I'm happy to report a fantastic settlement achieved by this excellent law firm. Thank you Rosa
★★★★★
The people at Leesfield Scolaro are extremely professional and compassionate! I would refer your Law Firm to anyone that was in need of an attorney! Thank you my friends. Karen
★★★★★
Our family highly recommends the team at Leesfield and Scolaro. Every step of the way, Barbie Leon was there to make sure we were updated on the progress of the case as well as answer any questions we had. Barbie was in constant communication with our family. She is thoughtful and caring and worked hard to make sure we understood everything that was happening around us. Linda