Gary S. Lesser
Gary S. Lesser was born in West Palm Beach in 1967. After graduating from Forest Hill High School, Gary attended George Washington University, where he graduated with a B.A. in International Affairs. Gary was named to the Dean’s List and served as President Pro Tempore of the Student Senate. He was Associate Editor of the GW Hatchet, the school newspaper, and the Editor-in-Chief of the GW Journal, a monthly political opinion commentary. Gary attended University of Miami School of Law earning his Juris Doctorate. He was a member of Bar & Gavel Society, and served as Associate Editor of the Yearbook of International Law and Editor-in-Chief of Res Ipsa Loquitur, the law school’s newspaper.
The Firm was founded by Gary’s grandfather, Joseph Lesser, in 1927, and Gary has continued the Firm’s tradition of community involvement. He serves on The Florida Bar Board of Governors, and has also served as the Chair of the Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee and Chair of the Advertising Committee. Gary also served as the Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee and Chair of the Medical Legal Committee for many years.
Gary has lectured at seminars all over Florida on the topics of ethics and various personal injury legal issues. He has been interviewed by local and national media regarding cases, important ethical/legal issues, and his service to the community.
Gary S. Lesser is the Firm’s Managing Partner and concentrates his practice in general personal injury matters, and has handled numerous high profile cases. He has handled a large number of personal injury cases over the years, including automobile injury, wrongful/accidental death, premises liability (slip and fall), negligent security, product injury and other related injury cases.
Legal Communal Involvement:
- The Florida Bar - Board of Governors Member (2011-2013); Professional Ethics Committee (Chair for 2003-2004 and Vice Chair for 2001-2003); Advertising Committee (Chair for 2010-2011 and Vice Chair for 2009-2010); Professionalism Committee 2005-2008.
- Palm Beach County Bar Association - Professionalism Committee (Chair for 1999-2002 and Co-Chair for 1998-1999); Medical Legal Committee (Chair for 2005-2008, 2010-2011).
- Florida Justice Association - Eagle Patron and Member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee.
- Federal Bar Association - Health Law Section.
- University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association - Former Vice President and Executive Board Member.
- Martin County Bar Association.
- The Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court.
- American Bar Association.
- Florida Lawyers Action Group.
Communal/Charitable Leadership:
- Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc. - Board Member, 2011; Member of Investment Committee and Development Committee, 2011.
- Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County - Current Executive Board Member; former Chair of Campaign Outreach; Former Chair of the Business & Professional Division; Former President, Young Leadership Division; Board Member, 1995-Present.
- Meyer Jewish Academy f/k/a Jewish Community Day School - Current Executive Board Member, Former Fundraising Vice President and Legal Vice President.
- Florida Bar Foundation - Former Board Member, 2005-2008
- Current Board Member of the American Cancer Society, North County Unit.
- Economic Council of Palm Beach County.
Awards:
- "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell. (This independent rating, determined by other lawyers and judges, is the highest possible for both legal ability and general ethical standards. The Martindale Directory was first published in 1868).
- Recipient of the PR News Corporate Social Responsibility or Philanthropy Award, "Business Builds Community, Community Builds Business," 2011.
- Recipient of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County “Supporter of The Year” Award, 2010.
- Recipient of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce “Business Person of the Year" Award, 2009-2010.
- Florida Legal Elite/Hall of Fame (Only 1.8% of Florida attorneys who exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession as chosen by their colleagues are selected as Florida Legal Elite. Compiled by Florida Trend magazine. Only 56 of 90,000 Florida attorneys have been selected for the Hall of Fame.)
- Florida Super Lawyers; personal injury law. (This exclusive list is based upon peer recognition, professional achievement and independent voting, and limited to 5% of the lawyers per jurisdiction).
- South Florida Legal Guide; Top Lawyer. (Top Lawyers are selected based on a peer nomination procedure and are well regarded in the legal profession, have many years of experience and a distinguished record of achievement).
- Honoree at the 2010 Temple Beth David Annual Gala.
- Recipient of Jewish Federation Annual Young Leadership Award, 2001.
- Recipient of Israel Unity Award, State of Israel Bonds, 1996.
Representative Seminars Presented:
- Legal Ethics in Florida.
- Discovery and Ethics.
- Ethics in Civil Litigation.
- Ethics and Client Communication.
- Professionalism: Dealing with Difficult Clients.
Personal/Biographical Information:
- Born in West Palm Beach, Florida. Married to Jennifer, 1994. Three children: Lillian, Josie and Rebecca.
Education:
- B.A. in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1989. J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1992.
E-mail: glesser@lesserlawfirm.com
